Let me begin by saying- I am not a winter person. Snow is a nah, winter sports are a definite no. However, I do like to keep active during winter as well, so whenever I get the chance I try to go to a thermal spa nearby. This winter that break came early, and we... Continue Reading →
Photography panel discussion: The city is watching- in the world of photography
As phases (and life) go by, I find myself discovering muses in many different people and places. However, one muse has been a constant this past decade- the city of Skopje. For better or for worse, Skopje has offered me a place and space to be myself creatively, as well as personally. That is why... Continue Reading →
Burnout- reality or myth?
Last week, I took a few days off and went on an extended spa weekend. I packed my photography gear and explored where I can go to shoot (even though I go to the same place often, there are still things to see), but during the trip I did not take out my camera once.... Continue Reading →
The architecture files: City Shopping Center
Object: City Shopping Center Architect: Zivko Popovski Built: 1969-1973 The City Shopping Center (CSC) was the first open style shopping center in Skopje. Located in the heart of the city for long it has been the center for many cult bars, restaurants and shops. I remember growing up in that neighborhood and having the CSC... Continue Reading →
The creative and the deadline: how to finish a project in the long haul?
About a month ago I published my first photography book Skopje- architecture as a photographic sculpture (1963-1990)(available for purchase at any Literatura.mk bookstore). For me, this was the biggest and longest project I've done so far, lasting effectively about 11 months. It wasn't a hard process, but it certainly needed the most discipline I've given anything since... Continue Reading →