Slinkachu
The simplest way to describe Slinkachu is as a London-based artist who creates very small street-based installations and then photographs them: from far away and up-close.He modifies tiny human figurines from model train sets and places them in real urban situations, capturing them sight-seeing, camping, grocery shopping, fighting and dying.
|
Research: Akiko Ida & Pierre Javelle
Since 2002 these professional photographers have been directing series a photos called "MINIMIAM" ("miam" being the french word for yum") that place miniature people in a world of over-sized food. Using train model figurines and placing them in every day situations that playfully connect with fruits,vegetables and pastries amongst various other food products.
FIRST SHOOT
Worst Photo
I believe this is my worst photograph of the shoot for many reason; first of all the photos focus point is very off and instead focuses more on the brick wall than the actual figurines. The shot doesn't tell a story, leaving the viewer confused and unsure of what the picture is
Best Photo
This is my best photo because in my opinion the level of exposure suits the picture perfectly as well as the angle of the picture . The focus point is accurate. The picture also includes the use of aperture, this has allowed me to add a dimension to the photo by blurring the front of the photo and magically focuses on the rest of the picture.
Shoot 2
Worst Photo
This is my worst photo in my second shoot This because the exposure setting is very under exposed,lights in the back-round make an appearance and makes the picture look fabricated; viewers can hardly see what's happening in the photo. The dull exposure it was taken at results in the picture looking miserable, gloomy and fake.
BEST PHOTO
In my opinion this is my best photo of the second shoot. This is because I like the light and the position of the miniature model. The focus is accurately placed where I want it to be. However one thing I could've improved on was the focus of where the angle so the photo could been taken properly.
Shoot 3
Worst Photo
This is my worst photo of the shoot. The figurines in the photo are tilted, the bluetac is showing and its focus point is inaccurate. The picture tells no story and lacks vibrancy.
Best Photo
This is my best photo because the figures I have used are placed on a power spot. The photo also uses chiaroscuro, this creates the faint shadow under the motorcycle is shown in my picture due to the light coming through the window. The photo includes the rule of thirds, which has enhanced this picture.
Shoot 4 - "Dig for victory"
Worst Photo
I believe this is my worst photo the picture is blurred which is due the camera shake resulting in the focus point inaccuracy. The figure composite is not well organised The image to the viewer could be unclear and unrecognizable. It does not tell the viewer the story behind the picture that I'm trying to get across.
Best Photo
This shoot was inspired by one of Britain's many motto's during WWII the motto"Dig For Victory" was hope for the common man and had given Britain the strength and courage that won us the war.. The figurine is used to represent the 'common' man digging through dirt and sand towards victory and freedom. I like the sand in this picture and the texture it creates. The photo has a small depth of field, so the focus point of the picture is sharp. The picture stays true to its meaning and story. I had edited the color of the picture on Photoshop to fit in with the theme of the 1940's.
Shoot 5
Worst
This is my worst picture because its blurred and disoriented due the camera shake. Its unclear to see whats going on. It has no story to draw the reader in. Aperture is present but does not do anything for the photo.
Best
This is my best photo because the picture looks as if it's come to life! The picture depicts a real life scene- a woman carrying her groceries and crossing the road and the car stopping to let her cross. Aperture is a key element in this photo as there are shadows cast under the car and figurine.
Shoot 6 - Working In The Style Of Joe Iurato
Joe Iurato is a street artist who's works are built on a foundation with aerosol and stencils. He falls somewhere in between simplistic and photorealistic, his multi-layer stencils offer a whimsical and imaginative view on life. While Iurato’s murals have mostly graced neighborhoods along the east coast United States for years, he’s more recently become noted for his unique and refreshing placement and photography of miniature painted wood cutouts in public spaces.
Examples Of His Work
My Attempt In Working In The Style Of Joe Iurato
Worst Photo
This is my worst photo because the picture does not tell what I wanted to put across. The main subject of my photo is out of focus and this resulted in me taking a picture of the ground instead. It's boring, dull and has no meaning whatsoever.
Best Photo
For my final shoot for Slinkachu, I wanted to depict the life of a homeless man. I wanted to show the public, man without the modern luxuries we have today, to show 'how the other half live' so to speak. For my inspiration I used the work of street artist Joe Iurato
I chose this my best photo because the photo gets across what I wanted to portray. The cardboard shows the harsh reality of homelessness as well as adds creativity to the photo. I made the 'sleeping bag' out of coffee sachet, the colour adds to the moody and dull shown in the photo. However if I was to change one thing in the photo is the focus point, I would want it to focus on both figurines, also made out of cardboard.
I chose this my best photo because the photo gets across what I wanted to portray. The cardboard shows the harsh reality of homelessness as well as adds creativity to the photo. I made the 'sleeping bag' out of coffee sachet, the colour adds to the moody and dull shown in the photo. However if I was to change one thing in the photo is the focus point, I would want it to focus on both figurines, also made out of cardboard.