What is Silky-Core? Well it is an extension of Silky herself along side the beauty she finds in the world. How does Silky-Core look like? What makes it something called "Silky-Core" well hold on as we begin our feature with Myriah aka Silky, @00silky
We start by asking Silky what they've been enjoying as of recently "I try! Amidst everything, I do try to find beauty in the world " Well there is certainly a lot to take into this world. So much and I know sometimes as people we may be scared to go out there and see the beauty for ourselves, but if we keep on waiting then it'll slip past us. If you're thinking about enjoying something just go out there! Have fun! She continues by giving out a shout out "Shout out to my mom <3"
We begin by learning about the description behind Silky's artwork and what it means to them as she says "My artwork is an extension of myself. I always have the urge to create and best do that through the photographs I take." With the photography she takes I can't just tell if it's real, but it is! Especially when it comes to the environments and photography on nature it feels like we're in a different realm. Coming from the 1st person view of Silky's of the "beauty in the world" as earlier mentioned.
If Silky could give a name to her art style what would it be as she says her answer "Silky-core: I think I've curated my own unique style and think it would be cute to name it after my cyber nickname." When it comes to work that I've seen throughout the years and artists met they have their own unique styles which is so amazing! Especially when you can tell who did what even without needed a name by the piece. When it comes to Silky-Core, Myriah aka Silky does have her style and for sure has it down to her own liking especially with her urge to create you just don't know what to expect.
In Silky's bio it reads ""curator of dreamy images" is this referring to her work? If so what would she say makes it "dreamy" or what makes something "dreamy" as she explains "I definitely try to play around with lighting and textures. Some of my lighting approaches may be unconventional but often produce a good outcome. I'm also a big fan of double exposures and think 35mm film can be quite magical. I think my use of colorful lighting + double exposures often create what I'd say is a dreamy image." As she mentions "my lighting approaches may be unconventional" is she referring to the colors in her film? As she does mention the colorful lighting being used and I'd say that there is nothing wrong with that and that the artist can use any "unconventional" methods to achieve what they are aiming for. I don't know a lot about film, but I am learning! I have a few friends who use film/digital so it's always interesting to see how everyone's photography styles are. As you can see throughout the images in the feature what do you feel from them? When it comes to dreamy my eyes went directly to the image below this question. From the colors, the black background, the whiteness of the petals/flower. It feels like they are falling or rather floating every so softly. Falling may seem like a "negative" word we use when we think of "danger" but in this sense I like to think that they make have began falling to floating and they'll peacefully sway until they reach the ground from what I see/felt upon looking at the image.
When doing a photo-shoot what does she wish to capture? What does Silky feel "completes" her work as she says " I always aim to capture the beauty of my subject, whether it be a person or flowers. Kind of a simple answer, but if I make someone feel good through the images I create, then I feel like my job has been fulfilled." I wouldn't say it's a "simple answer" because we all tend to see "beauty" in different things. I wouldn't say "simple" again, because there's just so much that goes into capturing the image, the moment behind the lens that's before her the artist. Capturing something and allowing us to witness it from what was in her realm of Silky-Core.
When it comes to photo-shoots/Silky's work do she have certain ideas for projects along with those interested in a shoot as she explains "Sometimes yes, sometimes no. There have been times where I plan a concept and buy needed props/materials, but other times I spontaneously just choose a random location outside like in a neighborhood and see where it takes me." Whether she uses props or uses the environment around her she gets the job done one way or another. If you got a camera and you got outside and take a picture or even with your phone what did you take? What was out there?
What does Silky wish to evoke from the viewer looking upon her work as she explains "I use 35mm film exclusively and would like to think I channel some form of nostalgia in the viewer as well as inspiration. I've been inspired by other photographers throughout the years and would feel so accomplished if I could do the same for someone else out there." Looking at these images bring me joy. Some in particular make me very happy. Right now I'm sitting on my desk typing this. There's a wall in front of me, but if I look up I have 2 postcards from the exhibition C. Diaz @shinykid held to show case their new work. One of these postcards is a river glistening from the sun and rocks that must be in the river and looking at it brings me back from sitting down in front of the screen watching the river flow and the sun beaming through the leafs as I thought about how this film makes me feel. Next to it is a poem written about the postcard about the specific scene that I watched in their film. So in a sense it does bring me nostalgia about that one night looking upon the images provided for this feature along with what is posted on Instagram. So, thank you, Silky.
When Silky is done working with someone who requested a photo-shoot what sort of feedback has she received? How do they feel looking at the images?
"People do express that they feel comfortable during my shoots and are amazed at the outtakes. It is a gamble using film because you won't know what you have until the images are developed. My models just have to trust me and my camera." I feel like that's part of the charm as well when it comes to using film. You just never know what you're going to get! Even if this is a "gamble" as Silky mentions, but people have been amazed by the result then that's just great! The "gamble" sounds like a jackpot every time.
Could Silky explain the creative process of her work?
"I try to create a mood board and have some vague idea before the shoot on what colors I may want to use for lighting or what poses I want my models to try out. Thinking of different poses is definitely where I struggle and I often save images where I like a particular pose." I'm awful when it comes to being a part of pictures of even just pictures by myself. I'm not very used to being in front of the camera, but I feel like this very nice! Especially if Silky is helping out her models throughout the photo-shoot. Maybe for poses looking through Instagram accounts or looking through magazines and taking pictures of what you feel looks cool/could be used? Just an idea.
From the moment Silky began with her photography how has she changed/grown her style since then as she says "When I first began a decade ago, I mostly just photographed my friends or took my camera to events. I photographed a lot of bands and performers at the time as well. It was great practice and I can't recall exactly when my work took a big shift, but I still feel very nostalgic when I look at old photographs I took. I do feel more comfortable now working with film than when I began. I wasted a lot of rolls just from not properly loading a camera correctly." You can waste film if it's not loaded in properly? I had no idea about that! I'll keep that in mind for sure, but that is something. We do learn from our mistakes and growing. That's interesting isn't? Knowing there was a shift that took place with her work, but where exactly? It just happened and now she's confident and has found her own style.
Looking at pieces the captions say "0% edited" "in camera effect" and the "bloom" series. Is this all from the film used or is there any editing involved as Silky mentions "There is a lot of 35mm film these days that have 'built in' effects. I'm particularly a fan of Revolog film and think it's neat how these different textures are added to the film through their own experimental techniques. Adds an extra element of surprise to the end product." Woah woah there's film with added "built in" EFFECTS!? First off I just learned that you can waste film by placing it wrong now THIS!? That's super interesting. I wonder how they do that now or how the process is to create this "built in" effects in film. That really is a surprise!
What would Silky say is some of your favorite work done? If you don't wish to choose favorites what are some pieces in which you have seen your craft grow? As she says "This is so hard to say - I do like all 3 of my latest shoots because I got to really experiment with them and they were all done at 3 different locations. I have been dabbling in editing here and there lately as well and I feel like these last 3 projects allowed me to have fun with that and fusing analog with digital aspects." Silky coming through with the experimentation along with that the growth. Especially that she's having fun which is very important! Take a look at her recent photo-shoots on Instagram. What are your thoughts on them? Feel free to leave her a comment on her posts.
How does Silky feel photographing her friends? How do her friends feel about it?
"I enjoy photographing my friends because it allows me to really practice and try out new things. Sometimes I don't know if a certain idea will be executed the way I envision it in my head and I just feel more comfortable trying out new techniques and ideas on people I feel fully comfortable around." That's what homies are for! To look at progress and to help you. Even if it's listening to a song or asking for advice. An extra eye or ear is always appreciated. I've had friends working on art and they've sent me a piece they've created as they asked for my thoughts. They ended up re-doing it and they felt more comfortable about it.
How does silky wish to grow with her work?
"I want to experiment more with video work, whether it be film or digital. That's always been the main goal." She said "experiment with video" I can image a Gavi x Silky collaboration or a C x Silky collaboration when it comes to film/video. I look forward to see what Silky does when it comes to film and what dreamy creation she has for us to view.
Silky shares her thoughts on the local valley scene,
"I'll always love the RGV and all the amazing people I've met here. I feel like what we truly have down here is special and unique in many ways and I wouldn't have wanted to grow up anywhere else. We have a lot of creative souls."
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