For ReD Ognita, images are echoes that emanate from the artist’s personality. In his own words,
“The manner in which we choose or create our images reflects the way we approach the world or how we would like to see it.”
Accordingly, his black-and-white fine art photographs deliberately deviate from the typical formulaic landscape representations. Instead, they are harnessed and formed based on the artist’s frame of mind, which arises from his interaction with the environment.
Frequently utilizing long exposure as a photographic technique to reveal minimalist landscapes rendered in black-and-white, ReD’s photography is distinct in its contemplative stance that invites the viewer into a visual exploration that is beyond the ordinary.
Meticulous attention is likewise granted by ReD in creating his fine art prints, where every detail, contour, tone, or texture is an integral component of his personal interpretations as an artist. Since picking up the camera in late 2006, ReD has continuously explored different landscapes in his home country and within foreign territories in Asia, as part of his artistic pursuit.
A multi-awarded photographer whose works have been published in numerous prestigious international publications, ReD has participated in different exhibitions in Macau, Beijing, and Manila where he currently lives and works.
Exhibition
2016 MERALCO, Ortigas, Manila, Philippines [link]
2014 Manila Photo, Manila, Philippines
2013 Macau Biennial Exhibition and Fine Art Fair, The Venetian Macao
2013 Iaohin Gallery, Rua Da Tercena NO.39-A, Macau
2011 14th Lishui International Photographic Art Exhibition, Lishui, China
2010 泰吉轩 Gallery, Beijing China
2010 Capital Museum, Beijing China
2010 10th Pingyao International Photo Festival, Pingyao China
2010 Iaohin Gallery, Avenida do Almirante Lacerda, Macau
2009 Beijing World Art Museum, Beijing China
2008 Glorietta 3, Ayala Center, Makati Philippines
2007 One Workshop Gallery, Makati Philippines
Awards
2012 Prix de la Photographie, Paris – Silver – Fine Art [link]
2011 International Photography Awards, New York – Silver
2010 International Photography Awards, New York – Gold
2010 Beijing International Photo Contest. Beijing – Silver
Published Work
2016 The Creative Photographer – Case Study [link]
2013 FOTO Romania Magazine Portfolio Project [link]
2012 BLUR Magazine Portfolio Interview [.pdf]
2012 One Frame Magazine Portfolio Interview [.pdf]
2011 LensWork Reader Spotlight
2011 International Photography Awards Annual book
2010 Canon China Portfolio Interview [.pdf]
2010 International Photography Awards Annual book
2010 Digital Photographer Philippines Minimalism Magic Article [.pdf]
2009 Wo Ai Ni Beijing ISBN 978-7-200-07390-4
2009 Digital Photographer Philippines B&W Portfolio Interview [.pdf]
2009 Digital Camera World January (China)
2008 Digital Camera World October (UK)
2008 BULB Magazine June
2007 Digital Photographer Philippines Issue 15
2007 Digital Photographer Philippines Issue 11
Interview
2013 UNTV Spotlight [online]
2012 Photography Blogger [online]
2012 Andrew Gibson Photography [online]
2011 Photography Office [online]
2011 121 Clicks [online]
2011 Xitek China [Chinese text] [online]
2011 Ipinoylike [online]
2010 Iphotocourse [online]