RONALD N TAN

JACQUES ALOS, Editor-in-Chief, VERTU MAGAZINE (FRANCE) wrote:

RONALD N. TAN

Translated from French.

     The digital age has revolutionized the world of photography and its perception compromising its initial purpose of defending art and expression.

     While the technical prerequisites has radically modified the profile of the evolving photographer, his young and fresh nature as a tireless tracker of instants and moments remain constant while revealing an infinite passion for the geometric beauty of light. Such is the endeavor undertaken by Ronald N. Tan, who has molded his life to match his dreams, pursing both with an exquisite gentle acuteness.

     Born into a bourgeois family in 1981 Burma traditionally officiating in Medicine, Ronald discovered the passion for photography late in life when he was predestined to study Applied Physics. No doubt, the courses on Optics and Light Diffusion have titillated the artist lying dormant: he soon aspired to exalt the beauty of reflections and contrasts.

     There could be no room for error with the precision of a metronome, he began studying, conducting research, and improving his knowledge all the while combating any nostalgia for comfort. Nothing is easy in the beginning, but his meticulously crafted press-books soon drew attention. His first wish rapidly came true: to specialize in mens fashion and beauty. Ronald easily describes his fascination: "Photography is the perfect combination of art and science", he voices almost timidly, doubtlessly underestimating his own ability to enhance what he sees. Then, with great humility, he adds: "Each of the models that I have photographed during these last three years has helped me to improve myself, to understand myself and, in particular, to discover the full extent of masculine beauty". It is clear and praiseworthy.

     Now sought out by various agencies for the covers of international magazines in Australia, Spain, France and Germany, Ronald is enjoying an astounding ascent, all the while retaining his ability to take a step back, which renders him with a smidgen fragility. He is an artist shaking up a lethargic sector--quite rare for not highlight it.