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Issue 022, Volume Six | Fall 2020
Matthew Cardinal, Untitled, 2020.
Photo Courtesy of the artist
I keep a film camera on me as often as I can, using it to document things I see that catch my eye. I try to take photos that I want to see.
I use a false colour, infrared inspired film a lot of the time. I love the unpredictable and dreamy results. It turns yellows to pinks, dark blues to green, and greens to purple. Film forces me into accepting the photos I take. With digital I find I'll take too many of the same photo then try to decide the best between many similar shots which is a process I don't enjoy at all. It's a nice way of keeping a record of things I see.
I feel like there is less worry in using analog photography in a way. As long as I have the negatives it will be fine. I like the physical aspect of it over having files on a hard drive. The tactile nature of film makes it feel more real for me.
Matthew Cardinal, Untitled, 2020.
Photo Courtesy of the artist
Matthew Cardinal, Untitled, 2020.
Photo Courtesy of the artist
Matthew Cardinal, Untitled, 2020.
Photo Courtesy of the artist
Matthew Cardinal, Untitled, 2020.
Photo Courtesy of the artist
Matthew Cardinal, Untitled, 2020.
Photo Courtesy of the artist
"The tactile nature of film makes it feel more real for me."
Matthew Cardinal, Untitled, 2020.
Photo Courtesy of the artist
Matthew Cardinal, Untitled, 2020.
Photo Courtesy of the artist
Matthew Cardinal, Untitled, 2020.
Photo Courtesy of the artist
Matthew Cardinal, Untitled, 2020.
Photo Courtesy of the artist
"Film forces me into accepting the photos I take."
Matthew Cardinal, Untitled, 2020.
Photo Courtesy of the artist
Matthew Cardinal, Untitled, 2020.
Photo Courtesy of the artist
Matthew Cardinal, Untitled, 2020.
Photo Courtesy of the artist
Find Matthew Cardinal's recently released debut solo album Asterisms at the links below, where it is available to stream and purchase on multiple platforms including Bandcamp and the Arts & Crafts web store:
https://matthewcardinal.lnk.to/asterisms
https://shop.arts-crafts.ca/products/matthew-cardinal-asterisms
