mark banaag art

SOULED IN THE NEGATIVE

2012-02-02T20:40:00.000-08:00

SOULED IN THE NEGATIVE
This is a zine. Or simply put, a photo booklet.

At a time where everything is bombarded by the internet through blogs, tweets, and news feeds, I wanted to produce something a bit more tangible. Something that doesn't really get lost in the shuffle of feeds constantly refreshing.

SOULED IN THE NEGATIVE features 29 selected black and white photographs. All photographs were taken on 35mm film.

SOULED IN THE NEGATIVE is now available in a limited supply for free with a cash donation at the following locations:

North End Skateshop
18910 28th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98036
www.northendskateshop.com

GAJ
543 NE Northgate Way, Suite L
Seattle WA 98125
www.gajseattle.com

35th North Skateshop
1100 E Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122
www.35thnorth.com

Thanks to everyone involved with the project!

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Also, I'm definitely willing to ship this out if enough interest comes. Please let me know if you'd be interested in a copy

Dearborn, Fire, Exposition, Progress

2012-01-29T17:04:00.000-08:00

Chicago, IL in November 2011
This is Post 3 of 3.

Post 1 of 3 title comes from a nickname for Chicago
Post 2 of 3 title is another nickname of Chicago
Post 3 of 3 title comes from the meanings behind the four stars in Chicago's City Flag

Infinite Mileage Times Two

no Need to Part the Sea(ment)

Land Docks

Riverside Tree

Guidelines

'Scapes, Stars, and Streets

Subway Circuit

Sitting in Motion

Door #1

Highlighted Architecture

Feet Power

For Transportation Only

Sketchy, but Caged

Platforming

Bridge Ballad

Lonely Among the Like

Light Tag Team

The Second City

2012-01-22T20:37:00.000-08:00

Chicago, IL in November 2011. This is part 2 of 3.
note: The first three photographs were taken on the same trip, but in Madison, WI, where I spent a couple of days before Chicago.

Big Shadows

Parallel Mileage

Garage Gateway

Family Gathering

City Commute

Grow Light

Light Under the Bridge

Penramps Stairs

Distorting Lines

Mirror Test

Light's Around, Lights Off

Cylinders Among Squares

Park Here, Park There, But Also Not Here

Signals and Cylinders

Alley Meeting with Allies

Lit Up

Flag on High, Train on Time

Contemplating the Future while Breaking from the Present

The Windy City

2012-01-15T17:30:00.000-08:00

In November 2010 I went to Chicago. One year later, I went back for a second helping.

This is post 1 of 3 of Chicago in November 2011.

Light Spread

Court Side

Be Home By Dusk

Last Leaf Reaches for Photosynthesis

Similar Spectrum of Color

Avoiding Signs

Reserved Parking Spot

thE Grand Ave

Long Branches and Long Walks

Buildings by the Pier

Wheeling Wonder

Tickets for a Spin

Old Among the New

Windows

Cleanliness

Carting

2011-12-31T12:52:00.000-08:00

On an unrelated note: Hope you have a great New Year!!!

Green is Good

2011-12-29T10:52:00.000-08:00

Park Bench

Souvenir

Lessons

Tree Trek

2011-12-23T23:34:00.000-08:00

Skyscrapers

Blaze

Photosynthesis

A Blue, Park Mountain

2011-12-17T21:04:00.000-08:00

Shot a few Impossible Project polaroids with my mom's old polaroid camera.

A Level Back Market

2011-12-15T13:29:00.000-08:00

Levels

Back Market

Look(a)Book of Friends P16

2011-12-08T10:17:00.001-08:00

Stage Presents

2011-11-27T18:31:00.001-08:00

Local musicians/artists.... Covering the disbanded (sort of).... Influential music of the past.... The eve of All Hallow's Eve....

This was my night before Halloween: a concert at Neumos in Seattle. Vendetta Red presents the Smithfits (Vendetta Red), also featuring Nirwannabe (Nirvana In Utero cover band featuring members of the Fall of Troy and Just Like Vinyl), and the Ramoans (featuring members of Helms Alee, Curse of the North and Schoolyard Heroes).

A few months ago I heard from a friend that this show was in the works, and when I got word that it was actually happening, I had no choice but to get excited. And considering that this may be one of the closest times I'll get to hear the Smiths songs played live, and really unaltered, without hearing the Smiths play live, I definitely could not pass it up.

Here are a couple handfuls worth of photographs of the night. Definitely a good time.

Stage Presence

RAMOANS

NIRWANNABE

The SMITHFITS

Exposed City Exposed City

2011-11-22T13:17:00.001-08:00

Concrete City

Two Lines

Makeshift Starry Night

2011-11-13T16:41:00.001-08:00

Painted Skies

2011-11-11T10:50:00.001-08:00

Painted Roof

Synchronized

Source

Parked Buildings

Stationary and Painted Backgrounds

2011-11-09T10:10:00.000-08:00

Light Arms

Reception for All

Reaching

Thomas' Territory

A Reception at the Beach

2011-11-06T15:40:00.000-08:00

On October 28, 2011, a long-time friend of mine celebrated her wedding with a reception at Golden Gardens Bath House. Here are a few frames from the night.

Pup & Buds P3

2011-11-03T12:30:00.000-07:00

PSA: Public Showing Announcement

2011-10-27T10:41:00.000-07:00

On November 4, 2011, the Women's Philanthropic Investment Group (WPIG) will be hosting their 2nd Annual PIGTURE PERFECT event. The event, a silent art auction, features art from local and nationally recognized artists. It will be held at the Fremont Abbey in Seattle to benefit the Ryther Child Center.

This year I donated a painting and a framed photo print.
I participated in the first WPIG's Pigture Perfect event in 2008 and it was a great atmosphere with a great showing of art going to a great cause. This year will be no different. The event features art in the mediums of photography, massage, paintings, dance jewelry and more!
You can purchase tickets to the event at Brown Paper Tickets.

You can also preview some of the art at the WPIG Blog.

If you can't make it to Pigture Perfect, I am still showing at Market Street Shoes in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle!

The display lasts for about two more weeks!
The display features canvas work, film photography, and, for the first time, cellular photography. The cellular photography are prints using the Hipstamatic App and are at a low price!

Engaging

2011-10-20T11:01:00.000-07:00

Earlier this month I photographed the engagement photos of Sarah and Adam. Here are a handful of memories with some great people.

Look(a)Book of Friends P15

2011-10-13T12:30:00.000-07:00

Spectator Spectacle

2011-10-10T10:00:00.000-07:00

Spectator Spectacle

Look(a)Book of Friends P14

2011-10-07T10:27:00.000-07:00

Light Places

2011-09-29T18:30:00.000-07:00

Light Field

Light Tower

Lights and Moon

Light Bus Stop

Light Spot

Ceiling Fan

Friends and Family elect Goldie Wilson

2011-09-22T15:02:00.000-07:00

A few weeks back I went to the Tractor Tavern in Ballard to see my friends Kevin and Kim, who are members of Friends and Family and Goldie Wilson, respectively. It was an amazing show and I highly recommend both bands for your listening pleasure. Friends and Family have a few shows lined up and I assure you, you will not be disappointed with their performance and stage presence. Here are a few pictures from the evening:

..Goldie Wilson

..Friends and Family

Exposing Sunset

2011-09-16T14:49:00.000-07:00

Sunset Silhouettes

Sunset Not to be Forgotten

Track Guage

Streetside View

2011-09-09T00:42:00.000-07:00

Horizon Thereafter

Side Steps

Special Item

Safe Seat

Speedway

A Fine Scenic Scenario

Nostalgic Love

2011-09-01T19:59:00.000-07:00

Smokescreen

Launched

Break (II)

Apathy

Cornered

Flashlight

note:
edited 11.28.2011 - failed to realize I had previously called a different picture "break", therefore (II) was added

A Day to Remember

2011-08-20T08:51:00.000-07:00

On August 13, 2011, I was given the opportunity to photograph the wedding of Erica & Travis. Here is a roll's worth of memories...

A huge thanks to Erica and Travis for letting me be a part of their day to remember!

Some Day Sunday

2011-08-15T15:11:00.000-07:00

Nap Time Zone

Jared & His Balloon

A Light Evening

2011-08-12T12:34:00.000-07:00

Star Gazing

On/Off

Still Waters Run

Ferry Lines

Rising Lights

Some lens testing and summer evenings in a digital way.

Play

2011-08-07T00:24:00.000-07:00

Brain Storms

Premium Lyrics

Front Man

You Think No One's Listening

Keys

Microphone

The Bridge Coffee House x Mark Banaag Art: Light and Life

2011-07-26T14:25:00.000-07:00

Facebook Event Page

Look(a)Book of Friends P13

2011-07-18T18:05:00.000-07:00

Smiles and Strides

2011-07-11T20:51:00.000-07:00

Cheers

Strides

Light Hands

Smoke and Sparks

2011-07-09T19:04:00.001-07:00

Travel Back and Forth

2011-07-07T12:29:00.000-07:00

Travels

Roots

Pendulum

Sailing

2011-06-30T09:49:00.000-07:00

C. Cross's Greatest Hit

Second Look

2011-06-28T12:01:00.000-07:00

Parade

Paddle (&) Power

Paradox

Layers of Light

2011-06-23T08:36:00.000-07:00

Look(a)Book of Friends P12

2011-06-22T09:00:00.000-07:00

First Day

2011-06-21T13:34:00.000-07:00

Celebrating that First Day of Summer / Go Skateboard Day / First instagram photo.

Pop

2011-06-19T09:45:00.000-07:00

Happy Father's Day!

Look(a)Book of Friends P11

2011-06-13T10:22:00.000-07:00

Pup & Buds P2

2011-06-06T17:31:00.000-07:00

(note: Pup & Buds P1 is part of Backyard Banquet)

Sunset Soliloquy

2011-06-01T09:36:00.000-07:00

Sunset Soliloquy

Marketplace

2011-05-30T20:00:00.000-07:00

Marketplace

Vacation and Culture District

2011-05-23T20:00:00.000-07:00

Vacation

Culture District

Just a friendly reminder that there are a handful of days left of Shoot & Spray at Q Café.
These two new paintings are featured in the mix.

Backyard Banquet

2011-05-15T12:22:00.000-07:00

Searching Sanity

Back Porch Ponder

Eyes Wide Shut

Duo

Outside Lights and Forgotten Sights

2011-05-09T17:53:00.000-07:00

Warp Speed Engage

Properly Lit View

Choose Your Path

Bored(walk) Evening

Cloud Path

The Other Side

Look(a)Book of Friends P10

2011-05-04T17:06:00.000-07:00

Look(a)Book of Friends P9

2011-05-02T12:38:00.000-07:00

Night Lights and Slick Streets

2011-04-29T18:16:00.000-07:00

Counting Electricity

Sprawling

Parking Light

Light Growth

Bridge Flare

Look(a)Book of Friends P8

2011-04-26T12:41:00.000-07:00

Sneaking on the Sneaky

2011-04-23T20:47:00.001-07:00

Dark Tales

2011-04-19T10:25:00.000-07:00

Dark Tales

Q Café x Mark Banaag Art: Shoot & Spray -- Digital Flyer

2011-04-15T11:25:00.000-07:00

Open Mic Party P2

2011-04-13T21:25:00.000-07:00

Audience

Support

Musical Chairs

First Note

Soul

Feeling

Look(a)Book of Friends P7

2011-04-11T15:22:00.000-07:00

retrospective: Caffé Vita Queen Anne x Mark Banaag Art

2011-04-07T15:23:00.000-07:00

For the month of March 2011, I had a display up at Caffé Vita Queen Anne. If you've never been to this Caffé Vita, I highly recommend it. Cozy atmosphere and really friendly baristas.

Here are the [digital] photos of the display.

Vagrant Ventures

2011-04-06T14:00:00.000-07:00

Drips

Layers

BFF (Best Friend Ferries)

Open Mic Party P1

2011-04-04T17:00:00.000-07:00

Opening the Open

Side Project

Epic

Come Back Tour

Song and Dance

Q Café x Mark Banaag Art: Shoot & Spray

2011-04-03T17:03:00.000-07:00

Set and Situated

2011-04-01T15:00:00.000-07:00

Rip and Rest

Flee

Posture

Rejuvenate

Look(a)Book of Friends P6

2011-03-30T20:22:00.000-07:00

Look(a)Book of Friends P5

2011-03-28T18:15:00.000-07:00

Living/Breathing/Passion-Seeking

2011-03-26T10:36:00.000-07:00

Roots

Buds

Set

Passionate

Look(a)Book of Friends P4

2011-03-23T18:30:00.000-07:00

Look(a)Book of Friends P3

2011-03-21T18:28:00.000-07:00

Look(a)Book of Friends P2

2011-03-20T14:14:00.000-07:00

Peas

2011-03-17T20:14:00.000-07:00

Peas

Look(a)Book of Friends P1

2011-03-17T12:47:00.000-07:00

Nomadic Romance

2011-03-12T18:28:00.000-08:00

Tree & Ferry

Water Guard

Were You Here?

Hands Out

Band Buds

2011-03-08T16:48:00.000-08:00

Metronome

Pearls

Jammed

Stands

Rhythms

Front

Running Free

2011-03-07T17:56:00.001-08:00

Running Free

City's District's Town

2011-02-27T17:25:00.000-08:00

Shop Stop
..Olympus Stylus Epic
..Fuji Superia 800

Ready
..Olympus Stylus Epic
..Fuji Superia 800

Walking Overseas
..Olympus Stylus Epic
..Fuji Superia 800

Safe Haven
..Olympus Stylus Epic
..Fuji Superia 800

Safe Travels, Sir
..Olympus Stylus Epic
..Fuji Superia 800

Safe Quest
..Olympus Stylus Epic
..Fuji Superia 800

Beach Flying, Bus Waiting, and Urban Cruising

2011-02-25T19:32:00.000-08:00

Kite Flyer
..Olympus Stylus Epic
..Fuji Superia 800

Beach Flyer
..Olympus Stylus Epic
..Fuji Superia 800

Bus Window
..Olympus Stylus Epic
..Fuji Superia 800

Waiting High and Low
..Olympus Stylus Epic
..Fuji Superia 800

Urban Levels
..Olympus Stylus Epic
..Fuji Superia 800

Converse
..Olympus Stylus Epic
..Fuji Superia 800

3 Views

2011-02-22T11:55:00.000-08:00

..iPhone 3GS
..Sony DSC-W55
..Nikon D5000

..Photographed in 2010

..3 cameras, 5 locations. This was a project I did last year using three different cameras to shoot one location to see the results. It was one of those experiments to show that you don't necessarily need a super high end camera to get a good photograph. Each location was photographed the same day with the three cameras. None of the pictures were color corrected or edited in anyway. Just resized and put into these strips.

..Hamilton Viewpoint

..Rizal Park

..Gasworks Park

..Kerry Park

..Magnolia

Formula Society

2011-02-21T12:01:00.000-08:00

..Found some old cell phone photos from 2008 when I was helping out on the WWU FSAE promo video. Those were some good times. Video below

Colors

2011-02-16T18:03:00.000-08:00

..Nikon
These 11 people are some of my friends. These were taken last year, mainly during the winter-spring transition and a small bit of the summer. The main emphasis was to take candid pictures with textured walls with contrasting or varying colors. Although the settings were posed and not "candid" by definition, I was still hanging out with these people, and got some form of candidness of how I see them.

Since the project is still in progress, I don't want to put down the real name of the project. I really enjoy experiencing their reaction when I tell them what it's all about. The project is sort of on that indefinite hiatus status. In the mean time there are some other photo projects I've been working on and another one to show from last year too.

Weathered Trains and Lonely Birds

2011-02-12T08:14:00.000-08:00

Saturated Winter
..Olympus mju Zoom Panorama
..Agfa HDC 100 Expired

Winter Light
..Olympus mju Zoom Panorama
..Agfa HDC 100 Expired

Railroad
..Olympus mju Zoom Panorama
..Agfa HDC 100 Expired

Uniformity
..Olympus mju Zoom Panorama
..Agfa HDC 100 Expired

Cargo
..Olympus mju Zoom Panorama
..Agfa HDC 100 Expired

An Ending Start
..Olympus mju Zoom Panorama
..Agfa HDC 100 Expired

Urban Elements
..Olympus mju Zoom Panorama
..Agfa HDC 100 Expired

Upper Railroad
..Olympus mju Zoom Panorama
..Agfa HDC 100 Expired

Outcast
..Olympus mju Zoom Panorama
..Agfa HDC 100 Expired

LagoVerde

2011-02-10T16:01:00.000-08:00

Summertime Vibe
..iPhone 3GS
..Hipstamatic App

Nostalgic
..iPhone 3GS
..Hipstamatic App

Pit Stop Serenade
..iPhone 3GS
..Hipstamatic App

Canvas Window: Caffé Vita Queen Anne x Mark Banaag Art

2011-02-09T17:35:00.000-08:00

For the month of March, I'll be having a display at Caffé Vita Queen Anne. The display will feature canvas work from Urban Monochrome (with three new pieces previously not venue displayed).

Caffé Vita Queen Anne
813 5th Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98109

edited: 04.07.2011

Fields of Visions

2011-02-06T15:00:00.000-08:00

Ferr View
..Olympus Stylus Epic
..Fuji Superia 800

Through View
..Olympus Stylus Epic
..Fuji Superia 800

Crow Ceremony
..Olympus Stylus Epic
..Fuji Superia 800

Overlaps

2011-02-02T21:08:00.000-08:00

Using a newly obtained [used] camera can always be a bit exciting. It can actually work to perfection, or have a little bit of a surprise. This one did. Despite having a 24-exp roll, the camera didn't rewind itself until 36 and there was no rewind button. I got the scans back and the result...overlapping.

Paths
..Konica Big Mini SR
..Fuji Superia 800

Alleyways
..Konica Big Mini SR
..Fuji Superia 800

Streetsides
..Konica Big Mini SR
..Fuji Superia 800

Lights
..Konica Big Mini SR
..Fuji Superia 800

Looks
..Konica Big Mini SR
..Fuji Superia 800

Makeshift Raft

2011-02-02T10:31:00.001-08:00

Makeshift Raft
..iPhone 3GS

Passionate Bizzare

2011-01-29T22:27:00.000-08:00

Field Light
..Olympus Stylus Epic
..Kodak Tri-X 400

Jungle Gym
..Olympus Stylus Epic
..Kodak Tri-X 400

Long Haul and Friends
..Olympus Stylus Epic
..Kodak Tri-X 400

Medium Road
..Olympus Stylus Epic
..Kodak Tri-X 400

Cold and Chilling Walk
..Olympus Stylus Epic
..Kodak Tri-X 400

Overt and Obvious

2011-01-27T20:25:00.000-08:00

One Way Shortcut
..Olympus mju Zoom Panorama
..Ilford HP5 Plus

Brave Barrel
..Olympus mju Zoom Panorama
..Ilford HP5 Plus

Kitchen
..Olympus mju Zoom Panorama
..Ilford HP5 Plus

Window Views

2011-01-26T11:53:00.000-08:00

Red Dusting
..iPhone Hipstamatic

Blinded Blinds
..iPhone Hipstamatic

Dirty Tricks

2011-01-24T18:27:00.000-08:00

Idea
..Olympus Stylus Epic Zoom 80
..Kodak BW400CN

Stand Your Ground
..Olympus Stylus Epic Zoom 80
..Kodak BW400CN

Caged Tiger
..Olympus Stylus Epic Zoom 80
..Kodak BW400CN

The Snow Flaked

2011-01-22T14:22:00.000-08:00

The Light and the Snow Will Be Gone Tomorrow Morning
..Olympus Stylus Epic
..Fuji Superia Reala 100

White Heart Lane
..Olympus Stylus Epic
..Fuji Superia Reala 100

White Houses, Iced Cars
..Olympus Stylus Epic
..Fuji Superia Reala 100

Light Play

2011-01-20T10:40:00.000-08:00

Light Round Table
..Olympus XA2
..Kodak Max 400

Evening Shift of Light
..Olympus XA2
..Kodak Max 400

Light Hallucination
..Olympus XA2
..Kodak Max 400

Pass Her Bye

2011-01-19T17:09:00.001-08:00

Pass Her Bye
..Olympus Stylus Epic
..Fuji Superia Reala 100

Windy Microcosm

2011-01-16T15:45:00.000-08:00

Chicago, IL in November 2010. Part 4/4 (38 photos total)

Stairway Light

And the Children Gather 'Round

Bridge Line

Crossing

Duality

Hy Elevator

Thanks for viewing Chicago in November 2010 in 4 parts, 38 photos total!
We shall return to local broadcasting...

Blue and Red Transit Lines

2011-01-13T18:00:00.000-08:00

Chicago's November. Part III

Millenium's Centerpiece
..sculpture: Cloud Gate by Anish Kapoor

Patience

Anticipating Encounter

Piercing

Maurits's Infinity

First Light

Delivery

w=Fd and Some Elevation

Stealth Transit

Windows' Meeting

Hot Dogs and Deep-Dish

2011-01-11T12:00:00.000-08:00

Chicago, IL in November. Part II

Snake Way

Break

Council

Can't

Getaway

Big Brother
..sculpture: Crown Fountain by Jaume Plensa

Corner Eye

City-Lines

Signal

Bears, Cubs, Bulls and Blackhawks with White-Sox

2011-01-08T19:01:00.000-08:00

In November I spent a few days in Chicago. Equipped with a couple of cameras and some black and white film, here are some photos I took while walking around parts of the city.

Evening Shortcut

Morning Roll

Bike the Block

Lifted

Streetside Meeting

Cross:Road

Nesting

Sandlot

Framed

The Other Side

No Service One Way

Light Load

Pending Excursion

This is the 1st of 4 parts (previously stated 3). After these posts, which will be over the next few days, I will be up to date with all my past rolls I've developed, making new posts more current.

Silent Riots

2011-01-07T14:32:00.000-08:00

Weapon of Choice

Higher Advantage

Dazed Intellectual

Midnight Surprises

2011-01-06T13:14:00.000-08:00

Midnight Mayhem
..Olympus Stylus Epic
..Fuji Superia 1600

Decade's Last Laugh
..Olympus Stylus Epic
..Fuji Superia 1600

Magical
..Olympus Stylus Epic
..Fuji Superia 1600

Passion
..Olympus Stylus Epic
..Fuji Superia 1600

Living/Breathing
..Olympus Stylus Epic
..Fuji Superia 1600

Hover
..Olympus Stylus Epic
..Fuji Superia 1600

Spoken To
..Olympus Stylus Epic
..Fuji Superia 1600

Stalemate
..Olympus Stylus Epic
..Fuji Superia 1600

Cup 'Stache
..Olympus Stylus Epic
..Fuji Superia 1600

Hip 'Stache
..Olympus Stylus Epic
..Fuji Superia 1600

Smiths' Candle
..Olympus Stylus Epic
..Fuji Superia 1600

The Clanking of Crystal and Red Cups

2011-01-05T11:05:00.000-08:00

Joy
..Olympus Stylus Epic Zoom 80
..Kodak BW400CN

Fierce
..Olympus Stylus Epic Zoom 80
..Kodak BW400CN

Five Seconds to Midnight
..Olympus Stylus Epic Zoom 80
..Kodak BW400CN

Survival Setup
..Olympus Stylus Epic Zoom 80
..Kodak BW400CN

Among Giants

2011-01-04T01:39:00.000-08:00