EDITORIAL
From the Pit
By Dave Simpson, Chontalle Musson and Reuben Raj
From The Pit is a curated
exhibition of images
celebrating the craft and art
of live music photography.
But it’s also about the
musicians and the venues
where they perform. supply, concert images take on
a new importance; reminding
us all of the vibrant music scene
we enjoy in New Zealand and
the abundance of creativity
which will always find a way to
bubble out.
The Pit is the hallowed space
between musicians on the
stage and the audience. Pit
photographers strive to capture
the magic flowing around them
in a single picture. The pictures
become relived memories for
those who were there, and a
taste of what was missed for
those that weren’t. From The Pit is a showcase of
artistic talent. For musicians
it provides a way to find and
connect with photographers
whose work they enjoy.
Working with a photographer
can help lift your visual game,
whether that be capturing the
atmosphere at your next show
or working together on visual
ideas for promo shots in a
press kit.
As we journey through a time
where live shows are in short
While many things are presently
changing in the world around
us, we can be sure that the
visual image remains as
important as ever; for artists
and musicians to show the
audience who you are, what
you do, and what you stand
for. This is true whether you
play live in a stadium, a small
local venue or your bedroom.
Embrace the image and find
yourself a photographer to
work with!
Our days are saturated with
images so only the best stand
out. Our Social media accounts
are full of so many images
that we flick through them at
lightning speed and we quickly
forget what we’ve seen.
It is for this reason that From
The Pit is centred around a
physical exhibition, inviting
viewers to stand and take
time to breath in each image:
to remind everyone of what
it means to be immersed in
the moment as an audience
member, or to dare to dream
of what it would be like to be a
performer and hold a room in
the palm of one’s hand.
This is the power of a live
image.
Keep an eye on the From The
Pit website for details on this
year’s exhibition:
www.fromthepit.co.nz
AN EXHIBITION OF NEW ZEALAND MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY
New Zealand artists captured by some of New Zealand’s best music photographers. Curated by Dave Simpson, Chontalle Musson and Reuben Raj.
www.FromThePit.co.nz
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