NIGHT SHIFT
TOM BLACHFORD Presented by Duran|Mashaal
Artist Statement What began for Tom Blachford as a fateful discovery one night has developed into an ongoing series and exploration into the interplay between Architecture, Moonlight, Mountains and the tension of an unspoken narrative. Shot using only the light of the full moon, the elements combined yield a cinematic result that invites the viewer to complete their own story beyond the single frame. Both nostalgic and original the scenes exist simultaneously between the past and the present, like portals through time. The evocative results have captivated Blachford to revisit Palm Springs for 7 full moons, including a Super Moon, over the course of 5 years. Each trip, a pilgrimage to the desert to pay homage to these shrines of hedonism. Initially shot covertly, Blachford now works closely with the community in Palm Springs. With the support of The Palm Springs Modernist Committee, Modernism Week, homeowners, car collectors and location scouts in the area. Blachford has been able to gain access to high profile properties such as the Kaufmann Residence, Frank Sinatra Twin Palms and the FreyII house as well as dozens of lovingly restored Alexander tract homes.
NIGHT SHIFT Ce qui a commencé pour Tom Blachford comme un coup du destin s'est transformé en une série continue et une exploration de l'interaction entre l'architecture, le clair de lune, les montagnes et la tension d'une narration tacite. Prises uniquement à la lumière de la pleine lune, les éléments combinés donnent un résultat cinématographique qui invite le spectateur à compléter sa propre histoire au-delà de la simple image. À la fois nostalgiques et originales, les scènes se situent simultanément entre le passé et le présent, comme des portails dans le temps. Les résultats saisissants ont incité Blachford à retourner à Palm Springs pour sept pleines lunes, dont une super pleine lune, sur une période de cinq ans. Chaque voyage est un pèlerinage dans le désert pour rendre hommage à ces sanctuaires de l'hédonisme. Initialement photographiées en secret, Blachford travaille désormais en étroite collaboration avec la communauté de Palm Springs. Avec le soutien du Palm Springs Modernist Committee, de la Modernism Week, des propriétaires, des collectionneurs de voitures et des repéreurs de la région. Blachford a pu avoir accès à des propriétés très en vue telles que la résidence Kaufmann, Frank Sinatra Twin Palms et la maison FreyII, ainsi qu'à des dizaines de maisons de campagne Alexander restaurées avec amour.
As Seen In
NIGHT SHIFT
Abrigo Corner IV 1 750X 500MM - Edition of 12 prints-+2 Artist proof - $1500 CAD - $1950 CAD framed 900MM X1350MM - Edition of 10 prints- +2 Artist proof - $3500 CAD - $4750 CAD framed 1200X1820MM - Edition of 3 prints +2 Artist proof - $5500 CAD - $8750 CAD framed
1070 E Apache Side 750X 500MM - Edition of 12 prints-+2 Artist proof - $1500 CAD - $1950 CAD framed 900MM X1350MM - Edition of 10 prints- +2 Artist proof - $3500 CAD - $4750 CAD framed 1200X1820MM - Edition of 3 prints +2 Artist proof - $5500 CAD - $8750 CAD framed
1659 Via Roberto Miguel 750X 500MM - Edition of 12 prints-+2 Artist proof - $1500 CAD - $1950 CAD framed 900MM X1350MM - Edition of 10 prints- +2 Artist proof - $3500 CAD - $4750 CAD framed 1200X1820MM - Edition of 3 prints +2 Artist proof - $5500 CAD - $8750 CAD framed
Los Robles Affair I 750X 500MM - Edition of 12 prints-+2 Artist proof - $1500 CAD - $1950 CAD framed 900MM X1350MM - Edition of 10 prints- +2 Artist proof - $3500 CAD - $4750 CAD framed 1200X1820MM - Edition of 3 prints +2 Artist proof - $5500 CAD - $8750 CAD framed
Toledo Targa 750X 500MM - Edition of 12 prints-+2 Artist proof - $1500 CAD - $1950 CAD framed 900MM X1350MM - Edition of 10 prints- +2 Artist proof - $3500 CAD - $4750 CAD framed 1200X1820MM - Edition of 3 prints +2 Artist proof - $5500 CAD - $8750 CAD framed
Camino Real 750X 500MM - Edition of 12 prints-+2 Artist proof - $1500 CAD - $1950 CAD framed 900MM X1350MM - Edition of 10 prints- +2 Artist proof - $3500 CAD - $4750 CAD framed 1200X1820MM - Edition of 3 prints +2 Artist proof - $5500 CAD - $8750 CAD framed
Navaho Dr I 750X 500MM - Edition of 12 prints-+2 Artist proof - $1500 CAD - $1950 CAD framed 900MM X1350MM - Edition of 10 prints- +2 Artist proof - $3500 CAD - $4750 CAD framed 1200X1820MM - Edition of 3 prints +2 Artist proof - $5500 CAD - $8750 CAD framed
1030 W Cielo Dr IV 750X 500MM - Edition of 12 prints-+2 Artist proof - $1500 CAD - $1950 CAD framed 900MM X1350MM - Edition of 10 prints- +2 Artist proof - $3500 CAD - $4750 CAD framed 1200X1820MM - Edition of 3 prints +2 Artist proof - $5500 CAD - $8750 CAD framed
Vista Las Mustang I 750X 500MM - Edition of 12 prints-+2 Artist proof - $1500 CAD - $1950 CAD framed 900MM X1350MM - Edition of 10 prints- +2 Artist proof - $3500 CAD - $4750 CAD framed 1200X1820MM - Edition of 3 prints +2 Artist proof - $5500 CAD - $8750 CAD framed
Camino 2477 750X 500MM - Edition of 12 prints-+2 Artist proof - $1500 CAD - $1950 CAD framed 900MM X1350MM - Edition of 10 prints- +2 Artist proof - $3500 CAD - $4750 CAD framed 1200X1820MM - Edition of 3 prints +2 Artist proof - $5500 CAD - $8750 CAD framed
Doric Dichotomy 500X 900MM - Edition of 12 prints-+2 Artist proof - $1500 CAD - $1950 CAD framed 785MM X1189MM - Edition of 8 prints- +2 Artist proof - $2350 CAD - $3250 CAD framed 1000X1500MM - Edition of 3 prints +2 Artist proof - $5500 CAD - $8750 CAD framed
Bruce & Milla 500X 900MM - Edition of 12 prints-+2 Artist proof - $1500 CAD - $1950 CAD framed 785MM X1189MM - Edition of 8 prints- +2 Artist proof - $2350 CAD - $3250 CAD framed 1000X1500MM - Edition of 3 prints +2 Artist proof - $5500 CAD - $8750 CAD framed
Deckards Grill 500X 900MM - Edition of 12 prints-+2 Artist proof - $1500 CAD - $1950 CAD framed 785MM X1189MM - Edition of 8 prints- +2 Artist proof - $2350 CAD - $3250 CAD framed 1000X1500MM - Edition of 3 prints +2 Artist proof - $5500 CAD - $8750 CAD framed
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