Azalia Liu
Backstage at the Beijing Opera
by Photography by Joanne Gallant-Chilton
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About the Book
This photographic project involved documenting the process that Beijing Opera Azalia Liu underwent in preparation for a performance. Photographing Azalia's process began backstage on each occasion with Azalia preparing for a performance. The artistry and skill of this preparation process takes about four hours. Each stage of the process is meticulously undertaken with care and ritual: from putting on her facial makeup to preparing and attaching the hair pieces, to applying the accessories and head piece, and finally the costume.
My approach during each session was to interfere as little as possible with the natural flow of events. There was minimal conversation between Azalia and me; neither was there instruction given for posing or stopping the procedure. The working space was often small and movement of my equipment had to be done with care.
Two photographic formats were used during the process, 35mm digital and a toy camera. Time and spontaneity from start to finish is clearly seen within an uncontrolled environment. While one format gave me instant results the other gave me unpredictable results.
My approach during each session was to interfere as little as possible with the natural flow of events. There was minimal conversation between Azalia and me; neither was there instruction given for posing or stopping the procedure. The working space was often small and movement of my equipment had to be done with care.
Two photographic formats were used during the process, 35mm digital and a toy camera. Time and spontaneity from start to finish is clearly seen within an uncontrolled environment. While one format gave me instant results the other gave me unpredictable results.
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Features & Details
- Primary Category: Arts & Photography Books
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Project Option: Small Square, 7×7 in, 18×18 cm
# of Pages: 32 - Publish Date: May 24, 2016
- Language English
- Keywords toy camera, sepia, art, photography, Azalia, Beijing, Opera, Singer
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About the Creator
Joanne Gallant-Chilton
Canada
Bio Born in Summerside PEI of Acadian heritage, Joanne grew up knowing that creativity nourishes the soul. The first camera given to her during her early childhood years became a way to explore and express the world around her.