Entries from May 2007
May 27, 2007
© Jennifer J. Saracino
This last Sunday I had the opportunity to see some prints of Jennifer J. Saracino. Her prints are not only beautiful and original but also have a strong feel to them. Unfortunately the reproduction on the web is not quite like the actual prints but you can get an idea of her work here and at her website.
I believe that there is more that goes into the moment of taking a photograph than just chance. My photographs are pre-visualized, whne I walk into a photograph sometimes I see layers of chaos and sometime I see simplicity, but most of all I see what my soul feels. When someone takes a moment to stop and really look into one of my photographs they are presented with a unique opportunity to view not only a photographic image but more importantly a glimpse of my soul.- Jennifer J. Saracino
Miguel Garcia-Guzman
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May 25, 2007
The second issue of AlmanacMagazine.com has been posted. You will find interesting work and audio recordings. More to come in a monthly basis.
Miguel Garcia-Guzman
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May 23, 2007
by Stephen Gill
I am not sure how to describe the intent of this project by Stephen Gill. It is an interesting blend of photography and post-processing by natural elements. It is more like an uncontrolled chemistry experiment when the processing tools are rain and earth. The results are quite intriguing, see the gallery here. The work was published in 2006 as a book.
Other series by Stephen Gill are also quite interesting and creative. Some of them look like a collection of snapshots where a single image elicits little interest but as a collection they form an interesting and cohesive body of work.
The photographs were taken in Hackney Wick and later buried there.
The amount of time the images were left underground varied depending on the amount of rainfall. The depths that the pictures were buried at also varied, as did their positioning. Sometimes they were facing each other, sometimes back to back or sometimes buried singly.
When burying my first batch of photographs, a passing man spotted me and asked what I was doing. Not only did I not want to give the location away of some of my buried pictures, but It just sounded a bit weird to say that I was burying photographs so replied that I was looking for newts. As soon as I'd said that I looked down and saw a newt at my feet.
Not knowing what an image would look like once it was dug up introduced an element of chance and surprise which I found appealing. This feeling of letting go and in a way collaborating with place - allowing it also to work on putting the finishing touches to a picture - felt fair. Maybe the spirit of the place can also make its mark.- Stephen Gill
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May 20, 2007
© Scott Peterman
From the extraordinary artistic images of city landscapes to the surreal landscapes to the intriguing minimalism of ice-fishing houses on frozen lakes. Simple and powerful each of these 30-by-38 1/2-inch photographs is titled after the body of water or nearest town where they were taken. For the ones who can't purchase prints or visit a gallery, we have the opportunity to own the book.
From the publisher -
Over seven years, Scott Peterman has braved the harsh winters of the far Northeast to document the ice-fishing houses in the lakes region of Maine and New Hampshire. Made with lightweight, windproof materials, their architecture is simple and unrefined, yet ingenious and graceful. With his typological approach and delicate eye, Peterman translates the shacks into art objects. Photographed in the rain, fog, and snow, the houses become mysterious and transcendent.
Miguel Garcia-Guzman
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May 18, 2007
by Sara Wight
Beautiful photography by Sara Wight. Beyond the Horizon (see her statement below) and the polaroid series "Kiss me" and "touch me" are are great pieces of work.
On May 14, 2003, my father held my stepmother’s hand, closed his eyes and submitted to the disease that had slowly consumed him. After a long and debilitating battle, cancer finally conquered his body. His death left me heartbroken, confused and lost. The world I had lived in for 27 years suddenly appeared unfamiliar to me. All I could see was suffering and death.
In my search for comfort, I found it impossible to accept the seeming injustice of the cycle of life. Desperate to see the world again with the optimism and delight that had been stolen from me, I began to travel, hoping that my camera could provide a means to understanding and eventually moving beyond my despair.
Beyond the Horizon emerged during this period.
Miguel Garcia-Guzman
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May 16, 2007
by Parish Kohanim
My obsession is to capture the beauty life offers - Parish Kohanim
One of the most creative commercial photographers of this time is Parish Kohanim. Double Exposure has just published an very interesting interview with the photographer. One of the most fascinating aspects of Parish is his incredible creativity that leads to simple images that at the same time can be sophisticated.
Create your own signature, don’t follow trends. Create something that is unique to you. - PK
You can see a gallery of his images here and also at the Canon Explorers of Light website. When a master offers the time to share his knowledge of the craft it is an opportunity not to miss. Together with Photoshop guru Eddie Tapp, Parish will be conducting workshops at his studio in Atlanta in June and September this year. Opportunity not to miss if you have chance.
Miguel Garcia-Guzman
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May 13, 2007
© Mike Brodle
Sorry for the hiatus in posting ... went for vacation to Mexico and had a great time.
Back in town, I leave you with the work of an incredible artist, Mike Brodle ("The Polaroid Kid"). He is also the master mind of PLRDS.COM. An interview to know more about Mike can be found at the Fecalface site.
Miguel Garcia-Guzman
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May 4, 2007
by Allen Frame
It is captivating to see images that reveal the extraordinary out of ordinary subjects. When the "extraordinary" is everyday's life, it becomes increasingly challenging to cross the fine line between an ordinary snapshot and an extraordinary image. This is why I admire the photographers who have the ability to do art out everyday's life.
So I was glad to receive a note from Andy Adams informing that his fantastic site, Flak Photo , will be displaying a series titled "Regarding Intimacy". The series explores "the dynamics between families, couples, friends, neighbors and the environment to investigate relationships in traditional intimate interactions".
Flak Photo will display one image each day from May 1st to May 11th. The series are exhibited through May12th at Hunter College in New York City.
The participating photographers include extraordinary artists that are truly worth to explore beyond the single image that will be part of this series. Here you have the names and links to their work. If you got the time, it is really worth to spare a visit to their online galleries.
Allen Frame, Dona Schwartz, Carrie Mae Weems, John Milisenda, Bob Shamis, Larry Sultan, Keisha Scarville, Todd Deutsch and Oz Lubling.
Miguel Garcia-Guzman
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