I have always had a strange fascination with graffiti; the aesthetics, the meaning, the reasons behind it, and the secret nature of it. While it is often viewed as destruction and vandalism, it is also beautiful art that I believe should be taken more seriously. Graffiti artists often have a subtext to their art. That is, there is often a meaning to their pieces. They often speak the artist’s opinions on the world, society, and the people that surround them. They often contrast and challenge the world around them. And because graffiti artists often paint anonymously, it is often said to be one of the purest forms of self expression; no critiques, no one to impress, no agenda, just telling people what you believe and how you feel in any way you want to express it.
Since I was able to navigate a computer, I’ve always wanted to know more. I always had a burning curiosity for how things worked, how I could change them, and how I could make them better. This interest only grew through high school, especially after I enrolled in a video production class. I loved the way video took art combined them with the nerdy side that I was longing to explore. A film is not just a mechanical process, it requires creativity and imagination. But at the same time, without a solid knowledge of video equipment, computers, and advanced programs like Final Cut Pro, a videographer cannot create anything. Phillip Bloom has always been someone that inspires me and pushes me to work harder. Phillip Bloom is a videographer from London who has really taken the technology side of video to a new level. He is an example of someone who truly uses technology to unlock art forms that could never be captured before. His skill has got him work with Discovery Channel, Lucasfilm, Sky One, and the list goes on. Often, Bloom’s work has a subtle subtext to it; meaning that he uses his videos to prove and share a deeper meaning. Philip’s videos are very active in the sense that he leaves it up to the audience to decide the meaning of his work. His videos often show the contrast between the cities and the beauty that can be found in them.
In a world where Hollywood has turned to special effects, advertising, and famous actors, Christopher Nolan has not lost focus on what matters to him. And that is the fact that movies are about telling stories. His films are based with a solid text supported by a strong subtext that makes the audience actually think about what they are watching. Films like The Prestige and Momento are not for a passive movie viewer. Most of his movies are of a subjective nature, leaving the meaning of the film and it’s characters up to the discretion of his audience.
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