Issue 21 – In Conversation with .. 10!

The editorial is titled “Analogous” and it revolves around the phenomenon of the
optical unconscious. In its origin, the adjective ‘analogous’ refers to elements which
can be placed in comparison, due to their natural similarities.
We as a society have adapted to the fact that there is always a chance of a lens
being pointed in our direction and an image being taken with us in the background,
as part of the optical unconscious of the camera. The concept of the optical unconscious
parallels a target-like symbolism, wherein their use can intrude upon privacy
and be seen as a modernized weapon, stripping away our control over our own
image. In essence, we become the very image itself. In most cases, the individual
taking the shot is not even aware of someone elses presence, focused on another
aspect of the image, but the camera is always aware.
Through this editorial, we worked on showcasing the true emotions of an individual
finding themselves within the optical unconscious, —with a great focus on capturing
the unspoken bond formed between individuals appearing within the same frame.
They share common ground, and similar emotions, and therefore can be seen as
analogous.
Considering the current socio-political climate being engrossed in war, this editorial’s
narrative serves as a metaphorical translation of a weapon target parallel to the
aim of a camera. To translate this concept into visual elements, the editorial is set in
Berlin’s brutalist post-war architecture.
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