Sunday, November 14, 2010

In Which We Write on Photographs,..

How I feel when I write is how I felt in my very first typophoto: from the white chatter and turbulent swirl of life's stream, I emerge in stillness, calm. The air into which we are all dissolved is laden with our songs, crossing oceans to flow through us. In that moment of stillness I breath my song into that zephyr, and let if fly with the great harmony.

As you will see, I owe the shape of this epiphany to Justin Tan and Hanna. The premise is simple: we share photographs, we react, and then we write on them. I present for your edification some of my favorite typophotos. I'll let their words wash over you. Experience more of their work (or my own attempts) here.


Words: Hanna Photograph: Jordan Baylon



"Saudade" Words: Justin Tan Photograph: Marina Mayumi


And here are some typophotos I admire from frequent collaborators and friends of the project:


Words: Marina Mayumi Photograph: Justin Tan


Words: Crystal Lee Photograph: Justin Tan