Eiffel graduated from the University of East London with a MA in International Contemporary Art and Design Practice. Currently a photography lecturer at Lim Kok Wing University of Creative Technology, his works have been published and shown at many exhibitions and workshops.
I met Eiffel last week at the SIPF Workshop where he showed some images from his work in progress, A Matter of Life and Death. The images were shot in large format and I would love to see the prints. A good example of why the screen may not be the best way to view photos.
a promise that couldn’t be fulfilled, from (“a matter of life and death“)
© Eiffel Chong, 2008
a trace of mortality, from (“a matter of life and death“)
© Eiffel Chong, 2008
mathematical equations with emotional contours, from (“a matter of life and death“)
© Eiffel Chong, 2008
Eiffel’s work is an intellection distillation of Malaysia’s banal landscapes and interiors. His work points towards life and death in a non-fatalistic manner. Instead, he is interested in how the photographic medium can translate a particular time and space, memories and thoughts into something permanent. I personally think that the images say more with less, and makes one just want to stare and think about it. I’m reminded of Dan Holdsworth’s work. Looking forward to meeting Eiffel again the next time I head up to Kuala Lumpur.
Visit Eiffel’s website to see his other works. this used to be my playground is another series worth looking at.
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wah lao eh. you basically sum up everything i want to say in that 2 sentences of yours. how do you do that? and i had difficulties in explaining to people what i am doing currently.
maybe i should plagiaries what you have written here. ahahaa
and a huge thanks for the introduction of me in your site, yao hong.
Hmmm. am now really getting into the mood of this photography stuff. The other day I went to the Kuala Lumpur Photography event and learnt a lot of new things. Truly a picture is worth a 1000 words. I have visited so many blogs on Kuala Lumpur photography and now coming to this blog, makes me see life from a different perspective. I think from here I will search for this work in progress “A matter of Life and death”
Fun in Kuala Lumpur
Eiffel: I don’t know! I wrote that using what you said and artist statement. I have problems explaining my own stuff too, it’s easier to talk about other people’s works. Please use it if it’s good enough, I’d be honored. =)
KL Secrets: Photography crosses over large boundaries because of its wide use and acceptance. I think you gotta wait for Eiffel’s next exhibition to see the series. Now that I have increased the number of friends I have in KL, I think it’s time for me to go up soon!
I too find his work very interesting. At first, it might not be too apparent but the more you spend time with it, the more you see his message. There are many surprises.
Estan! You’re next! =)