A not-so-great example of camera phone art. Spooky, yes. But is it art?
So, you’ve been snapping mini-masterpieces on your cell phone and itching to let the world see your genius at work. Maybe you weren’t invited to participate in SENT: America’s First Phonecam Art Show and felt, frankly, a little left out. Well, you’re day has come to shine. Your genius will be recognized. Artphoto, the UK based photography mag and website wants your submissions now! I mean, they sent me an “International Press Release” today that was all in CAPS! They must be serious. Anyway, if you don’t believe me, they also have a contact number in the release. Go forth cell phone photogeniuses! The future belongs to you.
Here’s an excerpt (all in caps):
“ARE YOU CRAZY ABOUT YOUR MOBILE CAMERA PHONE? (Yes, you are….admit it.) DO YOU TAKE PICTURES OF EVERYTHING, EVERYWHERE, (You know you do.) MAYBE YOU HAVE A COLLECTION OF RELATED PICTURES, (Hmmm) SOMETHING FUN, SOMETHING QUIRKY? (Quirky, for sure) NO PORNOGRAPHY THANK YOU. (Darn!)
PLEASE SUBMIT 9-12 RELATED IMAGES AND UP TO 50 WORDS EXPLAINING YOUR COLLECTION, DON’T FORGET TO ALSO INCLUDE NAME, CAMERA PHONE DETAILS, CONTACT DETAILS AND HOW YOU HEARD ABOUT US. SEND JPEGS TO pix@emergingart.co.uk CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS DECEMBER 23TH 05.
Oh, and if you have any quirky, detailed, non-pornographic questions about this project you can deliver those to:
Angie Patchell
(publisher)
www.emergingart.co.uk
Tel: 0044+(0)207 6221660
Random Funny Link:
UFO Captured On Cellphone Camera In UK (Makes we wonder about this Angie Patchell lady…hmm. UFO’s, Cellphones, UK…Something don’t seem just right.)
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