Andreas Webb

Photography (MA)

This digital pinhole image, created with a handmade camera, beautifully captures the serene gradient of light and color. The soft transition from blue to pink evokes a tranquil, dreamlike quality, showcasing the unique ability of pinhole photography to blend hues seamlessly and create a soothing visual experience that traditional lenses often miss.

Using a handcrafted digital pinhole camera, I was able to capture the essence of colour and light in my digital pinhole photographs. These pictures exhibit a distinct viewpoint by combining vivid colours and soft focus. Every image captures the subtle dance of light, exhibiting a unique, almost dreamlike quality that conventional cameras are unable to capture.

Warm, golden tones are used to abstractly depict an intimate moment in this digital pinhole photo of my partner. A personal connection is transformed into an ethereal, timeless visual experience that encourages viewers to feel the subtle emotional depth inside the abstraction. The smooth curves and soothing light give a sense of closeness and kindness.

Created with a handcrafted camera, this digital pinhole image delves into the essence of recording light. The gentle transition between different blues reflects the nuanced colour interactions, resulting in a calm, dreamy ambiance. The delicate, ethereal properties of light can be revealed through pinhole photography, as demonstrated by this abstract artwork.

About

Andreas Webb is a London-based artist specialising in pinhole photography, using both traditional photo paper and innovative digital techniques. born in Wales but with Cypriot heritage Andreas tries to blend the old and the new within his art work.

The interest Andreas has with light and colour, and how they interact in particular settings at particular times, lies at the core of his work. With carefully crafted cameras by hand, each item functions as a documentary of these fleeting traits. Made from carefully chosen materials that represent his artistic vision, each camera is a labour of love. He uses a range of methods, frequently recycling commonplace items and using unique mechanisms to adjust exposure and depth of field. This hands-on technique not only makes each camera uniquely functional and aesthetically pleasing, but it also gives it a personal touch that extends his creative expression.

An additional indication of Andreas’ dedication to his work is the fact that he uses his portable darkroom to create pinhole photographs in real time, enabling an instantaneous and immersive interaction between the artist and the surroundings. Through his photographs, he celebrates the intricacy and beauty of light in all its forms while allowing people to see the world through a fresh perspective.

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