News from Belgium : Latest Update from Ben Heine

Remember Ben Heine? The 27-year-old Belgian visual creator and Samsung imageloger is an impressive young artist heating up the internet world with his art project titled “Pencil Vs Camera,” which was created with the Samsung NX10.

Ben @ Appart Gallery’s Loft

We checked in with Ben asking him for the latest update on his work, exhibition, and interviews.

Interview for “TV Brussel”
(Pencil Vs Camera!)

Ben has done an interview with “TV Brussel,” which was broadcasted on the 18th of February 2011. As seen in the video, Ben, in a matter of few minutes, quickly demonstrates how his “Pencil Vs Camera” pieces are executed. When he has an idea in mind, he draws the subject on a small piece of torn paper. He then inserts the drawing and takes photos with the Samsung NX10, which is then created into a new reality.

“Pencil Vs Camera” for “BBC Breakfast”

When he traveled to London last month, he came back with this piece– a special gift for the “BBC Breakfast” main presenters.

Pencil Vs Camera – 50

In his latest Pencil vs Camera series, ‘Pencil Vs Camera – 50’ is dedicated to all the victims of the recent Fukushima disaster in Japan. You can check out additional details from this piece from his Flickr.

Digital Circlism -Eminem

Most famously known for this Pencil vs Camera series, Ben is working on a couple of different projects as well. One of the projects is titled “Digital Circlism,” which is a modern artistic expression– a mix of Pop art and Pointillism. It is made with digital tools usually featuring celebrities made of thousands of flat circles on a black background.

Ben (Left) @ Affordable Art Fair

Ben is continuously participating in exhibitions. A selection of his creations was exhibited from February 25-28, 2011 at the Affordable Art Fair in Tour & Taxis, Brussels, Belgium where his works were presented by the Gallery Garden. Ben will also be participating in forthcoming AAF in London with “The Art Movement.”

He has shown us some amazing pieces last year and his works are still in progress. I am looking forward to seeing more of his creative vision in 2011!

Check out more information on Ben Heine from his website, blog and Flickr. Also, read his full imageloger interview here: Interview with imagelogers, 1st Story – Ben Heine, a Belgian.

Friday Night Fun

Samsung Electronics has provided the author of this article with the mentioned digital imaging device.

What are fun things to do on friday night? When me and my friends were just student, almost single or part-time worker, we have usually made electronic music parties at home as often as in the yard. Now, we hardly see each other on weekdays, and even on weekend. Such a sad reality, but chances can always be made.

A new friday night has come with a glad call from my old friends, Guillaume and Raphaël. I joined them at “Lunapark”, a little amusement park temporarily opened at night. Colorful rights and excited screems were making a real friday night fun.

Samsung NX10 │ 1/20s │ f5.0 │ 30mm │ ISO 400

Samsung NX10 │ 1/30s │ f2.0 │ 30mm │ ISO 400

Samsung NX10 │ 1/160s │ f2.0 │ 30mm │ ISO 400

Samsung NX10 │ 1/15s │ f8.0 │ 30mm │ ISO 400

Samsung NX10 │ 1/15s │ f9.5 │ 30mm │ ISO 400

Samsung NX10 │ 1/30s │ f2.0 │ 30mm │ ISO 400

After midnight, we taked a rest in a poolbar near the park. We made four games during almost two hours. We all three together were totally absorbed in friendly feelings that night.

Samsung NX10 │ 1/30s │ f2.0 │ 30mm │ ISO 400

Samsung NX10 │ 1/80s │ f2.0 │ 30mm │ ISO 400

Samsung NX10 │ 1/30s │ f2.0 │ 30mm │ ISO 400

Samsung NX10 │ 1/30s │ f2.0 │ 30mm │ ISO 400

On the way back to home, I saw familiar faces of my town where nocturn stillness was stayed on. The bright moon and lonely throadlamps on streets were evoking different atmospheres.

Samsung NX10 │ 1/15s │ f2.0 │ 30mm │ ISO 400

Samsung NX10 │ 1/10s │ f2.0 │ 30mm │ ISO 400

Samsung NX10 │ 1/30s │ f2.0 │ 30mm │ ISO 400

The most exciting thing was still remained. That the weekend was only beginning!

The Aerial Photography with the Imagelogers

On November 3, 2010, four Imagelogers boarded a helicopter in Seoul, Korea. Why? To test the features of Samsung’s mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, NX Series. So they’ll be able to test the features of the NX series from Samsung’s mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The cold weather was a big challenge, but the fun memory will last forever. Shall we take a look at the scenery of Seoul in the fall through the lens (literally) of Samsung NX?

After landing at the airport, our guide led us through the security check and to the helicopter landing zone; just like when you board an airplane!

A van was waiting for us on the runway where it will take us to the helicopter.

It was my first time riding down the runway! I felt like I was VIP. After driving for about five minutes, we arrived on the helicopter landing zone.

Before the shooting, we gathered at the office to check the route and to receive training.

After receiving training on check watch-outs for aerial photography, we moved to the hanger to put the safety belts on.

For aerial photography, the helicopter doors are hung open so fastening the safety belt tightly is very important! ^^

So, this is us, the four Imagelogers. The person on the right is very tall so he struggled with putting on the belt.

The helicopter we will be riding is the latest EC155B1. Cool, huh?The helicopter was made by Eurocopter and can accommodate up to 12 people. This is a picture of all of us together before boarding!

We also read the safety features manual. After we read the safety features manual, we are ready to take off!

For safety reasons, two pilots fly together. There are so many buttons and instrument panels! I wonder what they are used for. We take off with a deafening sound from the engine.

Everyone is excited!

After takeoff, the doors are opened for photo shooting – and with it, the suffocating wind and roaring engine sound!

The rope you see in the photo is literally our lifeline. Looking down is terribly frightening, but it doesn’t stop the Imageloger from clicking away on his camera.

What you see here in the middle of the picture is the Incheon Bridge. It connects the Incheon International Airport, the gateway into Korea, with the inland.

A bird’s-eye view of the Yeongheung Bridge.

Not long after, the view of Seohae Bridge comes into sight.

The two pilots steering the helicopter constantly check both sides to make sure our path is clear. They can be heard shouting: “Left clear! OK! Right clear! OK!” in turns. Wow! You are awesome!

Catching the right angle from an aerial view was quite challenging since the helicopter moved very fast.

Due to a slight delay in schedule, we closed the door and revved up our speed to reach Seoul. About 10 minutes later, we arrived near Seoul.

This is the Jamsil Olympic Stadium where it hosted the 1988 Seoul Olympics.

Seoul sure is a crowded city! Look at these tightly packed houses!

A view of a theme park and a race track.

After successfully shooting for some two or so hours, we finally landed. The aerial photography with the Imagelogers of Samsung Electronics was indeed a memorable experience full of clear skies, fascinating landscape and excellent camera function!

Samsungimaging’s Special Invitation – The 2nd Imageloger’s Exhibition

Last Saturday, the Samsung imageloger’ s Exhibition was held at Samsung d’ light in Seoul. This second exhibition followed on the heels of the first successful exhibition held in June of this year.

Like the last exhibition, many people participated in everything from the opening ceremony to viewing Imagelogers’ photos to just enjoying the whole event. The second half of the Imageloger’s Photo Exhibition will be held from December 18, 2010 until January 15, 2011 in the gallery hall of the Samsung d’light.

As you may or may not already know, Imageloger is a combination of the words ‘image’ and ‘blogger’. It refers to a social relationship or space through which we share stories by way of images. The Imageloger is aimed to contribute to a better and happier world while sharing images under the title of “I am a good blogger.”

Introduction of the Imagelogers and the reports on their activities were made by Samsung’s staffs in charge of this event. Ten Imagelogers from China visited the opening ceremony and celebrated the photo exhibition. They also didn’t forget to mention their expectation of Samsung’s new camera which will make its debut sometime in the upcoming year.

We can’t forget the awards ceremony for the best Imagelogers. Samsung awarded plaques and additional prizes to four Imagelogers. They were surprised yet delighted at receiving the unexpected prizes. Also, Samsung held a lucky draw for the attendees by giving the Galaxy Tab and a Samsung camera.

While enjoying refreshments, attendees had time to appreciate 116 of the awesome pictures taken by the Imagelogers from 16 countries including those by Daniel Kulinski and Ben Heine.

To see pictures from the exhibition, click on the Korean site:

http://www.samsungimaging.co.kr/photography-challenge/main/index.do?blogId=319475#