Andreas Gursky

Andreas Gursky is a German artist who creates these amazing color photographic landscapes. He is drawn to large, man-made spaces which remind me of certain aspects of my abandoned building series. While they are totally opposite of my work as they are full of life and movement, they still emphasize a kind of distance relevant to my work. Check out this great article that was featured in New York Magazine here.

Parkour Motion Reel

I came across this on www.dailymotion.com while surfing the net and wanted to share it. It's an animated flip book of sorts. Check it out here.

Painting as Photography

For my next project I will be recreating famous paintings. The first person that came to mind was Diego Velazquez. I have always loved his Las Meninas painting. While working on my other photographic series of the abandoned spaces I went to a cigar factory and I think this would be the perfect place to recreate this painting into a photograph. My only concern is time. I'm not sure if I would be able to gather all of the props and schedule a date with the people needed to pull this off.



Another artist I admire is Johannes Vermeer. His paintings, The Geographer, The Astronomer, and Delft workshop, Allegory of Painting stand out to me the most. I am interested in using myself in the images. I have been wanting to do a series of self-portraits and this could be the perfect opportunity.

Guinness World Records project

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USF Secrets Postcard Collection

Come check out this great event at USF!

photographer of the week

I came across photographer Jessica Ingram who is deeply inspired by people. One series she has is called Hilltop High in which she documented the lives of high school girls before and after their pregnacies. Another series she is currently working on is titled A Civil Rights Memorial.

"A Civil Rights Memorial is both a meditation and a recapturing. With the help of the Southern Poverty Law Center and the lead FBI agent charged with investigating Civil Rights era crimes, Ingram visited and photographed the sites of more than eighteen events that occurred during the 1960s and 70s, re-contextualizing a southern landscape that at one time represented a nation’s fears, its hatred, and its shame"

Check her work out here or here or just do a quick Google search.

The Indecisive Moment

My current project deals with recreating historic moments in history. I have chosen to recreate Guinness Book of World Records feats. Some of them are so ridiculous like the lady who has eaten over 50,000 Hostess cupcakes! She eats one for breakfast, one for lunch, eats a normal dinner, and then has one before she goes to bed. Reading the story made me want one, but they were definitely not how I remembered them to be as a child. They were way too sweet for my liking! I am going to continue to research the records and find the ones I am most interested in. One that stands out to me now is of a man who has the world's longest mustache. On February 29, 2004, Badamsinh Juwansinh's mustache was measured to be 12.5 feet long. Juwansinh has not cut his mustache for 22 years!

first memory

Here are the images I created using miniatures as a reflection of my first childhood memory. Enjoy!

Once Upon a Time

My first project of the semester is to recreate a series of photographs based on my first memory. The memory that came to mind is when my father was leaving to go to my grandfather's funeral (someone who I wish I had more memories of and with as I unfortunately don't remember him). I can still see my dad standing in front of our wooden front door with his bags sitting at his feet. My mom was brushing the tangles out of my hair with the help of Johnson and Johnson's No More Tangles as I sat on the coffee table. Thank goodness for No More Tangles or I would have never let her brush my hair! I didn't really understand why my dad was leaving, just that he had to and I was heartbroken. I plan on using my little people to create a series of images to represent this first memory. I will post them when I finish!

Inspirartion

I came across a photo stream on flickr today and I thought I would share. I love Erin_T's simple style. She pairs the images she takes with poems which help guide you through the narrative she's created. Check it out here.

ONE exhibition at MOSI

Come Check out two pieces I have in the ONE exhibition at MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry). The opening reception is Friday at 7p.m.

MOSI will be hosting the ONE exhibition in the second floor ARC Gallery. ONE is a multimedia art exhibition that explores the concept of "one". "One" as a number, refers to the integer between two and zero. It could be perceived as unity or an ideological force, such as narcissism, capitalism, or monotheism. Many facets explore the singular; a sole aim, a single life, a solitary form.

The ARC Gallery is located on the second floor and surrounds the IMAX dome theater.

Studio Shoot

This semester each member of my class gets the opportunity to collaborate their own photo shoot, employing the help of the class. I get to start things off this Thursday and I can't wait! I've decided to emmulate one of my favorite photographers Richard Avedon. I also plan to incorporate a Cindy Sherman-like feel by having my classmates dress up to resemble the rural, rustic, dirty personas in Avedon's photographs. I will be shooting mainly with a large format 4x5 camera, but will also be taking shots with my digital camera. I will post the pics as soon as they're developed!

talk on August Sander

Today I went to the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts (FMoPA) to take part in a talk by one of my professors, Lou Marcus, on German photographer August Sander. Sander photographed most of his work between the two world wars. He was attracted to the human appearance and how an individuals connection with the camera could reveal something about them. Throughout his career Sander used glass plate negatives. He is best known for his portraits which are exemplified in his series People of the 20th Century. The photographs taken were categorized into seven categories by social type and occupation. He allowed people to compose themselves to be photographed in the way that they wanted to be photographed. Sander found his subjects for his photographs by taking advantage of every opportunity he could to photograph. For instance, a bailiff came by his door once to serve him papers and he invited him in and took his picture. That and many others were in a series of images titled People Who Came by My Door. After the Nazi's suppressed his work he began shooting landscapes. Later a fire destroyed the majority of the remaining negatives. Sander's work resonates through much of contemporary photography.

The exhibit at FMoPA runs through March 13, 2010. Go check it out!

photographer of the week

Matthew Albanese, a photographer and sculptor, creates small scale models that result in very believable landscapes. The the images are captured give the illusion that they are life-size objects. His volcano, Breaking Point, was made from tile grout, cotton, phosphorus ink, and was illuminated from within by six 60 watt light bulbs. Burning Room was made out of wood, nylon, plexiglass, purchased dollhouse furniture, and then was set on fire to achieve the effect seen below.

My recent 4x5 images

Here are more images I shot with the 4x5 camera.  Oh how I love that camera!  Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

China's Invisible Man

Liu Bolin uses paint and photography to make himself "invisible" and resemble whatever background he wants to make a statement about. I thought it was pretty amazing and just wanted to share!

Art Basel Huge Success

Some good news in the the art world for a change.

http://artbistro.monster.com/news/articles/10141-art-economy-roars-back-to-life-at-miami-basel?utm_source=nlet&utm_content=ab_c3_20091208_mia

DON'T FORGET: One Night Stand

One Night Stand, is this Saturday night from 7-10 at Gallery Live in Ybor City. Please come out and support me and check out some of my work and work from the Special Topics Photography class ! Hope to see you there!!

More Little People

Here are the rest of my images for my final project. Enjoy!!

Sneak Peek at more Little People

Here are a couple more images of the little people that I have been working on for my final project. Enjoy!