KiiD PAiNTiNGS
"MAKE iT LAND SOMEWHERE"
Curated by Alejandro "ToTO" RuiZ
DESIGN &
Photography
By Gurrod Cole:
Here at iNDiGO MEDiA, we love Finn; Finn is just that guy. I met Finn on my first film set in 2021; we were photographers, Pa's, and background actors. Side note: If you're going to work in independent film, be prepared for sleepless nights and learning every single position on set. But I had an amazing time working with him and sharing work. We also got to work on another short together for his friend Akimo, a painter.
As a young boy, Finn grew up camping around New Mexico with his family, this gave him early exposure to different arts and sceneries which later influenced his art heavily.
Finn got his start in photography by shadowing his mother, a photographer and artist. Early on, he got to work on photography shoots and learned camera techniques and equipment while developing his sense of style. Right now, he says he prefers to use 120 to 55 mm film.
When I asked Finn how he would describe his style, he explained how many of his photos are "dumb" with influences that come from the "fun" of life itself. Being with friends, performances, and street life are some of his biggest influences. Also, nature appears to be a big influence with many of his photos capturing desert scenes and animals.
What makes Finn stand out to me compared to other artists is that Finn knows and is completely confident in the "basics" of photography, which I believe isn't appreciated as much nowadays. Whether it is because he is technically classically trained in photography or his prominent use of black and white film, his work has a nostalgic feel to it. In the photo above with the cactuses, I'm reminded of old promotional photography I would see growing up from brands.
One thing that stands out also is the framing of his work, he always follows the rule of thirds, and in the photo above the face stands center contrasting against the broken backdrop. For me this is my favorite piece from Finn, there is an eerieness to the photo that opposes the rest of his work. It's reminiscent of something I would make in my opinion.
Finn also has a YouTube channel where he makes vlogs, documents trips, and skate life. This is where I believe his photography skills come in handy because his cinematography is phenomenal below is a link to it give it a look.
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