On the subject of sustainability, check out Chris Jordan's work. His work explores American consumerism on a global scale, yet it also addresses some major environmental issues in a poignant way.
-Amanda
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Chris Jordan
On the subject of sustainability, check out Chris Jordan's work. His work explores American consumerism on a global scale, yet it also addresses some major environmental issues in a poignant way.
The Gift at MOMA
Hello everyone, just thought I would leave you guys a reminder. Tomorrow, sunday feb 8th (12-5pm), is the closing event of the photo project present in MOMA, The Gift.
The show was part of The Art of Participation exhibit, where museum visitors were invited to get their portraits taken in a working photo studio in the galleries. Volunteers (including myself), would take the pictures of these strangers, edit, print and frame, all happening right there as the exhibit went on. I was there yesterday doing the final prints!
The closing event should be interesting since everyone who participated will be given a portrait of another random participant. Jochen Gerz, the conceptual artist behind it all says: "It is in art as in life: what you give is what you receive."
- Carmen
Current Photography Exhibits
Hey Guys... Just in case anyone has a hankerin' for some gallery photography, here are a couple of exhibits that are currently running in San Francisco that might be of interest to you:
Friday, February 6, 2009
Morgan Konn: Her House, Her Clothes
Her House, Her Clothes is a series by Morgan Konn. She acquires permission from her different female subjects to enter their homes and be left to photograph herself in the environment. She works with all the different things, clothing and areas in the homes to create her image.
She explains that it isn't her intent to mimic the women but instead try to create an identity that is a mix of the woman's point of view, the viewer's and her own.
-Francesca
The Rise Project
I just wanted to share some information about an art show that I showed my work in and produced on Wednesday (Feb 4th). The Rise Project in an artist collaborative formed by local artists to promote and encourage other artists. We held an art show at Roe Nightclub (behind 180 NM) this week. Our featured artists included painters, photographers, fashion designers and musicians. Many of the artists were Academy of Art students, including the 6 photographers! They were myself, Darcy Rogers, Kristen Stehle, ValJean Anderson, Mark King and Jonathan Snyder. The night brought in about roughly 400- 500 people and was not only a success for the artists but such a fun time! The Rise Project is always looking for new artists, so please feel free to check out our myspace (I am still working on the blog!) and contact us. I will post photos and video up when they manifest.
www.myspace.com/theriseprojectsf
Cheers,
Juliette
just some words
hi,
so i heard someone quote diane arbus and the words have been stuck in my head since then. approximately she said, " You almost never take the photograph you intend to take. It is either better or worse." So what does anyone think of this?? i happen to find the quote rather interesting and it speaks to an issue that i continually deal with and that is that what is rendered on the photographic plane never seems to be quite what i saw out there in the world. . . .does anyone else encounter this??
justin "not fit for print" fantl
so i heard someone quote diane arbus and the words have been stuck in my head since then. approximately she said, " You almost never take the photograph you intend to take. It is either better or worse." So what does anyone think of this?? i happen to find the quote rather interesting and it speaks to an issue that i continually deal with and that is that what is rendered on the photographic plane never seems to be quite what i saw out there in the world. . . .does anyone else encounter this??
justin "not fit for print" fantl
Kelli Connell, any one?
I wanted to share one of my inspirations with you. I'm sure some of you are already familiar with her work, but I'm sure she is new to some. Her interpretation of relationships and memory is really beautiful. In case you didn't know, she recreates a scene between two people from her memory or from the memory of another and plays both parts. She is very transformative and her sense of gesture is very powerful.
-Rachel
In Between: New Project by Julia Fullerton-Batten
Julia Fullerton-Batten had such an impact on my photography. I'm sure you all remember PH609 Digital Photography's "Master Assignment". It's the one where you pick a photographer and try to shoot "in the style of" or try and recreate a few of their images. Well, Julia Fullerton-Batten was my chosen "Master Photographer". Her work really inspired me to explore more surreal, dreamy and playful imagery.
I don't see as much similarities in our work as I used to, but I guess that's a good thing...I've learned from a great, experimented and came up with something I can call my own.
The images above are from her latest series In Between. Enjoy.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Two Spanish recommendations
Hi guys, Rosanna here... As a faithful Spanish citizen I would love to share with you a couple of Spanish artists that I really admire.
The first one is the commercial photographer Eugenio Recuenco. For me he is the clear example of how commercial work can be amazing art at the same time.
The second one is the writer and film director Julio Mendem. I absolutely recommend you guys to watch his movie "The lovers of the Arctic Circle" ("Los amantes del Circulo Polar", don't worry, it's in Netflix in English). The photography is pretty amazing.
Have a nice day!
Rus
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
GUEST VALENTINE DINO DINCO 2/14
hi folks,
we're especially fortunate to have renown Los Angeles artist/filmmaker/author Dino Dinco join us as a guest on valentine's day 2/14/09.
we'll be meeting at the gallery at the usual 12pm where his current san francisco show is being held-
project 1 gallery
251 rhode island st.
please check out Dino's sensitive and thoroughly engaging work here.
Dino is a brilliant speaker as well, so this should be a great class and is open to all.
Check this site out....
What up guys! Taylor Glenn here... Glad to have the opportunity to join in on the fun here. This class did so much for me and I am psyched to continue being a part of it through this blog. I recently found a great blog that profiles photographers from all over the spectrum and its definitely worth a look. Be careful though cause you'll burn up some hours going through all the goodies here: Conscientious - weblog by Jorg Colberg
TG
Three Things Day
Hey ya'll, Matt Sartain here...
Here are three things I'd like to share with you. Oncely, I've got a blog. Secondly, here's a place to get a swank portfolio. And lastly I've added a great video that I found on www.aphotoeditor.com which is a great and informative place for photographers like us to see what it must be like to be on the receiving end of all our desperation.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Guest 2/7/09 Paul Trapani
Our guest this sat 2/7 will be portrait photographer and fellow teacher Paul Trapani.
we'll spend the first half of the class with Paul; the second half will be dedicated to discussing your sustainability project proposals as well as taking a quick peek at your online web/blog progress.
check out Paul's amazing work here.
James
Oh No They Didn't.
yeah. thats me. yeesh.
at least i wasn't talking.
Victor Wang is in there for a second too.
James
TenHeadsTall
Hey all, this is Jon Snyder saying what's up. I'm still here for one more semester and thought I'd chime in and take James up on the blog invitation. I've got some new work up above and may try to swing through the class on Saturdays and get a crit too.Ciao.
J
Monday, February 2, 2009
. . . AND HERE WE GO AGAIN
(spring 09)
great first class guys.
exciting developments for this semester, including an integrated sustainability project that we'll be developing. more soon.
looking forward to it.
James
MORE OUTTAKES FROM FALL 08 GUESTS
More outtakes from fantastic Fall 08 guests; producer Sady Callaghan, one of my favorite photographers Robyn Twomey, and fellow instructor and teaching inspiration Caren Alpert. Special congrats to Chris Kern who is now teaching at AAU in both BFA/MFA departments.
James
JULIAN QUAYLE GUEST SPEAKER
Outtakes from the final class last semester (dec 08)
A glimpse of the mind altering visit from preeminent and peerless creative director Julian Quayle.
Schedule permitting, we'll make every effort to have Julian back in short order this semester.
Seeing/hearing about Julian's work and methodology should provide ample inspiration to redefine one's understanding of definitive boundaries regarding their own brand identities and the underlying exploration/elocution that can add tremendous depth to the effort.
James
ALEX BERG AAU ONE SHOT PORTRAITS
screen capture from Alex Berg's 6 hour guest visit last November, whereby Kimberly, Kevin, Margo and Chris all sat for a One Shot session with Alex. A truly fantastic experience.
Very special thanks to Alex for having made the trek from NYC for the occasion.
big thanks to Victor Wang at I/O Studio for hosting the event!
James
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