Joan Halifax: The Way Of Haiku: Winter at Our Back, Facing the Edge of Spring (7 of 8)

MH Rubin was exposed to many types of photographs through their parents’ extensive collection and developed their own photography style influenced by the eclectic mix of images he grew up with. In this talk Rubin discusses their exploration of different philosophies to explain their photography and how they found resonance in the concept of “haiku.” They explain how the structure of haiku, with its two-part composition and emphasis on simplicity, aligned with their approach to photography. The speaker shares examples of photographs from their collection and other renowned photographers that embody the elements of haiku, including the presence of two beats or components that can evoke a shift in perception.