Jul 17, Local Spotlight It's taken me a little while to visit Cuchara — although I had heard good things since it opened, it never sprang to mind to try. I looked online prior to my visit, and the menu had some interesting offerings. The mula de nopal, grilled cactus filet stuffed Finally Discovering Down House Where have you been all my life?
Jun 25, He lived in the Heights and I had never been, so it seemed perfect. Sometimes there's just a connection, an instant attraction, a chemistry you can't deny. And that's how I felt Unfortunately, I can't More Articles by Truong, Minh T.
When planning our trip to L. A I knew it would be an opportunity to gain an insight into how it all works and what the future may hold.
We can also go to Platform in Culver City. It's like a new shopping center. There are also lots of galleries and interesting buildings in Culver City. Are you planning to see anything there? It will be my first time in L. A and Culver City had not even been on my radar so what better place to begin. I arrive early giving myself enough time to indulge in my morning coffee ritual. As I open the door, Minh suddenly appears so I ask him if he would like a coffee too expecting to begin with the customary tradition of coffee and interview.
I prefer that beauty reveal itself and am drawn to quiet, empty locales where I can spend quality time observing without feeling rushed or intruded upon.
How is the digital age changing photography e. Social media has cultivated a sophisticated viewer with a short attention span, who is inundated by beautiful, well-composed images. More than ever, as a photographer, we are forced to rely on our own originality, which is a good thing. It can be a challenge to balance this with maintaining a brand image but I think the idea of a brand is becoming more fluid and less of a solid thing in the new media world.
Thismintymoment radiates a delicate balance of fantasy, anonymity and intrigue. What inspires you? Do you find that the images, moving or otherwise, that you compose tend to centre around certain themes or ideas? Is there a feeling or moment you look to capture or create? I never seek out a particular moment or feeling but I guess you could say I put myself in the right environment for that moment to find me.
I tend to play with scale and relatability in my images but the underlying theme is more an exploration of unrestricted beauty. My perfect image is one that strikes a precise balance between newness and familiarity—fresh yet somehow deeply personal. It would display a contemplative mood and linger on long after one has seen it.
Beauty is present when the dots connect and when all the pleasure centres ignite. There is always an inherent emotional component and it is always inspiring. I think we can appreciate that which is within our immediate grasp more deeply—maybe because we are not spread so thin. For me, it brings more clarity and appreciation of the present moment. And if you look back in history, artists have played a significant role in shaping our world.
I feel lucky to have discovered this form of self-expression and that people seem to enjoy my work.
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