2010-03-01

The Cosplay’s the Thing

Few photographers in Taiwan can resist the call of the cosplayer: that aficionado of the fantastic who dons eye-catching costumes and welcomes cameras to record the result. The events at which the cosplayer appears are some of the most lively gatherings in pop culture. In Taiwan these events provide a perfect opportunity to get better acquainted with your community and your camera. When that professional model or friend has a full calendar, count on the cosplayer to ride to your rescue, plastic lasergun drawn and turquoise hair streaming.

Watch this post for a discussion, revised from an earlier feature, about cosplay and photography. Here is an excellent opportunity for new photographers to build portrait-making skills and for photographers of every kind to develop a style. We’ll get a sense of the culture, then talk about the pictures we can make.

See you soon.

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2010-02-14

Interview: My Several Worlds

Alton's Interview

Carrie Marshall Kellenberger interviewed me recently for her publication My Several Worlds. Catch the interview here.

Here's wishing you joy, peace, and abundance in the Year of the Tiger. Happy new year!

Alton Thompson 唐博敦
Taipei, Taiwan 台灣 台北
2010
© Melody Hsiao 蕭聿婷

2010-02-09

Taipei Artists Collective Inaugural Exhibition

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Grail
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
2007
Alton Thompson


You are invited to join us for the Taipei Artists Collective inaugural exhibit. The exhibit opens at the historic Taipei Mayor's Salon on February 9 Tuesday and runs through February 27. Daily open hours are from 11:00 to 18:00 (6:00 pm).

The show features work by eight Taipei artists working in a variety of media. I'm one of them, with colour photographs on display. Other media represented include oil painting, black-and-white photography, watercolour on paper and watercolour on wood.

More information about the venue, including directions and contact information, appears at the Mayor's Salon official site (mayorsalon.com.tw). More information about the exhibit may be found at the event's Facebook page.


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