Christopher Blackfyre

Faith, Doubt, and Building Something From Nothing As I sit at my usual table, hidden away in the corner, strategically positioned so I can easily observe the interactions happening around me, I find myself overwhelmed by a familiar feeling. Doubt. This is nothing new for me. In fact, doubt has become such an ordinary companion that I sometimes wonder whether I would know how to create without it. Maybe it comes from a traumatic childhood. Maybe it comes from being an artist. Or maybe I...

In our previous article, we explored why analog arts continue to matter in an increasingly digital world. We discussed the enduring human desire to create, to work with our hands, and to leave a personal mark on the world. But there is another reason The Analog Arts Center believes in the importance of analog arts—one that has less to do with photography and more to do with people. Particularly young people. When most people think of a community darkroom, they imagine trays of chemicals,...

Why Physical Still Matters