Tuesday 26 June 2012

WILLIAM MILLER: 'Ruined Polaroids'


For anyone that has read this blog before, you may have noticed that the theme of 'polaroids' crops up quite regularly. It does seem that there is a new wave of love for this cumbersome, yet wonderful camera and the photos it produces. In this post, I am looking at the photography of William Miller, who turns damaged polaroids into fascinating and beguiling abstract artworks.


A year ago, Miller bought a polaroid camera (an old Polaroid SX-70 to be precise) at a yard sale in the States. From that point on, every photo he took was warped from failing mechanisms and over-exposure. However, the results of these chemical reactions are not hideous, in fact, they are rather beautiful. What I love about the 'Ruined Polaroids' collection, is that they are reminiscent of abstract landscapes or unreal rock formations, bursting with colour and unrepeatable singularity.




Tuesday 12 June 2012

EMPIRE 7" LIMITED EDITION ARTWORK

I have made these one of a kind collages to be included with our Empire 7 Inch vinyl single. They will go to the first people to pre-order the single when it becomes available from 12 noon (UK time) this THURSDAY 14th JUNE.

Click here to pre-order: alpines.bigcartel.com

EDIT: They have all gone to the earliest customers! Thank you