the Notes
I step into the depths of unwanted spaces, where light gets caught in the webs of neglect, casting shadows that whisper secrets. Here, in the prison of forgotten corners, I find my muses. They are the rusted chains of a once-vibrant life, the peeling paint that tells tales of time, and the haunting echoes of laughter and despair. Each frame I walk through becomes a dialogue between darkness and light, a rich tapestry woven from the remnants of what was and what could be. The air is thick with stories, and as I delve deeper, the abandoned walls speak louder, revealing the beauty within decay.
In these unusual ways, the art takes shape. Inspiration amidst the ruins, where other eyes might see only desolation. The texture of grime becomes a canvas, each scratch a brushstroke of history. I learn to dance with the shadows, to embrace the unseen, the unspoken. It is playful work, this seeking of the light in the darkness, a challenge that fills me with exhilaration. Every click of the shutter is a heartbeat—a celebration of what is often overlooked. In the end, the muse is not a singular vision but a collection of fragments, each one begging to be reimagined and reborn, swirling in the vibrant chaos of existence.
the Colluders
With heavy hands, the space bares,
A mind adrift in listless air,
Yet minds ignite where souls fades,
A second eyes sees the light invades.
With four eyes be wander, art takes flight anew,
In tandem, dreams and colors grew.
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In shadows where old crafts remain,
One breathes new life into art's domain,
With hands that trace forgotten lines,
Reviving lost and ancient signs.
An artist’s soul, we weave the past,
To make the fading beauty last.
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Ex-journalist, copywriter, analyst, field researcher, photographer and sometimes an educator; he has published work in numerous magazines and books. He has also served as a judge at various photography competitions, a co-curator, facilitator of various mentorship programmes. He has participated in group and solo exhibitions over the years and has been engaged as a speaker on behalf of imaging groups, technology companies and tertiary institutions.
He used to be actively engaged in built heritage conservation awareness through his photography, writing & exhibitions.
