Featured Artist · December 2019

Brian MacAlister

Former chef turned photographer. Always looking for something that connects the two frames — a color story, the way geometry is divided, a simple idea like opposites or positive/negative space.

Canberra, Australia · @brianmacalister · Olympus Pen EE · Portra 160/400

Why film?

I originally trained in fashion and textile design so taking up photography was just another way to explore visual ideas. Film felt like a better fit as I am interested in things that are process driven.

Why half frame?

I heard about the half frame format from a friend. I was juxtaposing the digital stuff I was shooting in pairs before that anyway so it made sense to look into it further.

What are you trying to show?

I am always looking for something that can connect the two frames — a color story, the way the geometry is divided, a simple idea like opposites or positive/negative space.

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