About Oslo Negativ
Photostory - Egenur Ay
Oslo Negativ, one of the biggest photo festivals in Oslo, was held between September 23rd and October 16th this year. As a photographer and photography admirer, it was also one of the most exciting events for me this year.
A favorite shot. I really liked the way the light was creating some sort of a pathway and a border between the pictures. Here, the light accompanied the colors well.
Copyright: Preus Museum, Oslo Negativ / Photo: Egenur Ay, PRESSET.
It was fun, inspiring and intriguing at the same time. It was a great opportunity to see the works of other photographers and artists and think about my own photography and how I approach my surroundings. Although the exhibitions were individual and creative in their own way; the festival had a pleasing collectivity.
To me, this shot is the most powerful one. As I entered the exhibition room and walked around, this picture was the one that captured my attention immediately. And as I was leaving the room,I had the urge to look back again to see the powerful gaze that was shown in the picture.
Copyright: Miles Aldridge, Oslo Negativ / Photo: Egenur Ay, PRESSET.
I really liked how negative space was used here. The wall is big and empty; so, my gaze was automatically on the picture. The black & white picture was in total sync with the old look of the stairs and the wall.
Copyright: Erik Gustafsson, Oslo Negativ / Photo: Egenur Ay, PRESSET.
While one room would have vivid pastel colors, the other room would have black & white and to me, this contrast was enough to arouse my curiosity and wonder what the next room would show me. The art pieces would put a smile on your face while make you think about deeply about the meaning behind them.
This shot is absolutely one of my favorites. It was a great timing to capture the reflection of actual people and people in frames. To me, it was a moment where both realities (one inside and one outside of frame) clashed each other.
Copyright: Oslo Negativ / Photo: Egenur Ay, PRESSET.
I was lucky enough to capture some shots that were meaningful to me; let it be because of the colors or the feelings. So, thank you, Oslo Negativ, for allowing me and other visitors to enjoy a colorful and powerful photo festival.
The room was dark, and the only light source was the screen that was showing the burning of the skeleton. It was so mesmerizing, and I couldn’t take my eyes off from it. The glass next to the screen was a great surface for reflection and I loved the way the flames were reflected on it.
Copyright: Christian Houge, Oslo Negativ / Photo: Egenur Ay, PRESSET.