Searching for the Light
Daydream 001
Hey Dreamers,
Tell me, what’s your Christmas wish? As much as I find joy in the holiday vibes this time of year, December has a way of making me feel suspended, frozen in ice. In Vancouver today, the ‘sun’ will set at 4:13pm, and under heavy cloud cover, daylight becomes abstract, a distant memory until spring. The nights grow impossibly long. Yet in the darkness, a tiny light has begun to emerge —soft, steady, reminding me that even now, something new is forming.
I’ve been away for a moment; reflecting, recharging, but I definitely haven’t forgotten about you. Moving forward, I’ll be writing you twice a month to share what I’m working on as it comes into focus.
LATEST
I’ve been moving between worlds again capturing photographs, and assembling the bones of new LEATHERS material. The long December nights are reaching into my work too, everything feels a little darker, a little glossier, lit by screens and streetlight.
Btw, there’s a new Instagram account for the darker side of my photographs. If you’re into that Hellraiser × Blade Runner vibe… follow @chromephantom.
MEMENTOS
I’ve been thinking about how certain objects keep returning to my work, like symbols from a dream. A Polaroid freezes the glint of light off a red latex glove; a mask without a face looks back toward the viewer. I wanted to release a little of that analog magic into the world — you can now collect select Polaroids on Bandcamp.
FASCINATION
This month’s fascination is Michael Mann’s Manhunter (1986). A blue bedroom, ocean waves that sparkle like chrome, it’s a dreamscape you can experience while wide awake. Do you recognize the LEATHERS lyrics inspired by this scene?
in the bedroom
we bathe in cobalt blue
what are you feeling?
staring at the ceiling
ocean waves
a silhouette of change
i’ve been healing
while the moon is wailing
NEXT TIME
I’ll unveil my Twin Peaks Christmas tree, some fresh photographs, and an adventure in block printing. Much love, and thanks so much for being here.
xx
Shannon
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I’ve been more reflective here in LA as well since the time change. Going from 5:00 PM straight to eternal midnight really does a number on my emotions and perceptions of time. Excited to hear that there is a light that never goes out, and I’m excited to see what you’ve got in the works.
WILD new direction with the photography - love it! 😮 How do you feel about taking the Voight-Kampff test? 😉
🙂🖤