When did Chema Madoz start photography?

Chema Madoz began exhibiting in 1985, after an education divided between art history studies and hands-on photographic training. Only in 1990 did he succeed in defining his inspiration and developing his own language: he decided to work with objects exclusively.

Where did Chema Madoz grow up?

He was born in Madrid in 1958 and was a pupil of Javier Valhonrat in the photography workshops of the Fine Arts Academy of Madrid. He studied History of Art at the Complutense University of Madrid at the same time as attending photography courses at the Image Teaching Centre.

How does Chema Madoz work?

Chema Madoz uses photography to create optical illusions. Whatever that is shown, is unlike the reality of objects. At times, one thinks, “that’s not possible!” Madoz’s photographic subjects are perfectly balanced and interestingly composed to make a visual illusion.

What camera did madoz use?

Hasselblad camera
In an interview published in 2001, Chema explains that he currently uses a Hasselblad camera to take his photos. The book, Chema Madoz: Objetos 1990–1999 was presumably shot entirely with this camera, rather than the 6×6 Mamiya he has used previously.

Where is Wes Naman from?

Albuquerque
Wes Naman, whose portraits of people with faces wrapped in Scotch tape went viral, is at it again, and this time he’s using rubber bands to create creepy caricatures. The 38-year-old photographer from Albuquerque took the Internet by storm last year after Wired posted photos he’d published on his website.

How does Chema madoz take his photos?

In an interview published in 2001, Chema explains that he currently uses a Hasselblad camera to take his photos. The book, Chema Madoz: Objetos 1990–1999 was presumably shot entirely with this camera, rather than the 6×6 Mamiya he has used previously.

What is Wes Naman work about?

Wes Naman, whose portraits of people with faces wrapped in Scotch tape went viral, is at it again, and this time he’s using rubber bands to create creepy caricatures. The 38-year-old photographer from Albuquerque took the Internet by storm last year after Wired posted photos he’d published on his website.

Where does Wes Naman work?

Working as a commercial photographer by day, Wes says that such creative photography side projects help him keep his work interesting. “What I’m ultimately aiming for with my work is to create a catalyst to help people see the world a little differently,” he says.