Telephone #5 –  (Zine, 2020)

No.5213

GAJOOB Review by Bryan Baker:

“Telephone #5”, the brainchild of Andrew Shaw and a group of global collaborators, is a fascinating experiment in visual translation. Akin to a game of Telephone, each participant was tasked with interpreting a photograph using their phone’s camera, resulting in a series of images that are as diverse as they are intriguing.

The concept behind “Telephone #5” is truly unique. Drawing parallels between image translation and literary translation, the zine explores the complexities of conveying meaning across different mediums and cultural contexts. Just as a translator must decide what aspects of a text to prioritize, so too must each participant decide what elements of the original photo to capture in their own interpretation.

The images themselves are a testament to the diversity of the participants’ environments and perspectives. From Salt Lake City to Miami, from China to Kauai, each photograph offers a glimpse into the world of its creator. The array of different styles and subjects is a joy to behold, making “Telephone #5” a zine that you can return to again and again.

What makes this project particularly remarkable is the sense of community it fosters. Despite being physically separated, the participants are united by their shared goal of translating the original image. The result is a collection of photographs that feel both personal and universal, capturing the essence of our shared human experience.

“Telephone #5” is a testament to the power of collaboration and creativity.

Media: Zine.

Visit SaltGrass Printmakers


Posted

in

by

Tags:

dabodab is conglomeration of websites published by Briyan Frederick (aka Bryan Baker) which are now joined together here on dabodab. GAJOOB, Tapegerm, Homemade Music, Discover Zines, The Joy of Print, Local Historical and others, each categorized into topics below. read more.

Topics

It’s a testament to their creativity and technical prowess that they’re able to construct such a complex sonic tapestry using a seemingly disparate array of sound sources.gajoobzine.com/albums/johannes-bergmark-guido-hubner-nisip-noaptea-cassette-2019/

Newest Updates