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Blowout (Series)
DESCRIPTION
I create still life photographs of blown out tires that I find along the highway of my hometown in Las Vegas, Nevada. I aim to make pictures of tires in a fresh and engaging manner that encourages people to experience an ordinary object from a new perspective. The tires I photograph bear a striking resemblance to human gesture, body language, and organic matter, and are reminiscent of artistic sculpture. These are compelling characteristics that I showcase through the arrangement and lighting of my work. Viewing my photographs provides a unique visual experience, and thinking about the similarities that the tires share with human beings creates pause for reflection. My images can be appreciated simply for the way they look, or for their deeper connection with humanity.
AUTHOR
Awards
2015 Editors Pick, Lens Culture Exposure 15 Awards, 7th Annual International Call For Entries, Paris France
2014 Editors Pick, Photo Review Magazine, Philadelphia, PA
2014 Delaware Division of the Arts, Artist Fellowship Grant Recipient, Wilmington, DE
2012-2013 University of the Arts, Presidential Scholarship, Philadelphia, PA
2010 Delaware College of Art and Design, Valedictorian, Wilmington, DE
Solo Exhibitions:
2014 October, Carvel State Building, Artist Fellowship Grant Exhibition, Wilmington, DE
2013 February, Delaware Center For Horticulture, Art Loop Exhibition, Wilmington, DE
2006 June, Backroom Wines, Community Art Exhibition, Napa, CA
2003 September, Art Counsel of Napa Valley, Open Studio Art Exhibition, CA
Press:
2014 August, Delaware Division of the Arts Website, Artist Fellow Biography, Wilmington, DE
2013 September, Mainline Parent Magazine, Philadelphia, PA
2013 February, Art on the Town, Wilmington Art Loop Magazine, Wilmington, DE
2013 April, University of the Arts Website, Philadelphia History Museum Portrait, Philadelphia, PA
2009 December, Delaware College of Art and Design Website, Student Art Spotlight, Wilmington, DE
Professional Affiliations:
Society for Photographic Education, Cleveland, OH
Delaware Photographic Society, Guest Juror, Wilmington, DE
Education:
2013 University of the Arts: BFA Photography
2010 Delaware College of Art and Design: AFA Photography
2015 Editors Pick, Lens Culture Exposure 15 Awards, 7th Annual International Call For Entries, Paris France
2014 Editors Pick, Photo Review Magazine, Philadelphia, PA
2014 Delaware Division of the Arts, Artist Fellowship Grant Recipient, Wilmington, DE
2012-2013 University of the Arts, Presidential Scholarship, Philadelphia, PA
2010 Delaware College of Art and Design, Valedictorian, Wilmington, DE
Solo Exhibitions:
2014 October, Carvel State Building, Artist Fellowship Grant Exhibition, Wilmington, DE
2013 February, Delaware Center For Horticulture, Art Loop Exhibition, Wilmington, DE
2006 June, Backroom Wines, Community Art Exhibition, Napa, CA
2003 September, Art Counsel of Napa Valley, Open Studio Art Exhibition, CA
Press:
2014 August, Delaware Division of the Arts Website, Artist Fellow Biography, Wilmington, DE
2013 September, Mainline Parent Magazine, Philadelphia, PA
2013 February, Art on the Town, Wilmington Art Loop Magazine, Wilmington, DE
2013 April, University of the Arts Website, Philadelphia History Museum Portrait, Philadelphia, PA
2009 December, Delaware College of Art and Design Website, Student Art Spotlight, Wilmington, DE
Professional Affiliations:
Society for Photographic Education, Cleveland, OH
Delaware Photographic Society, Guest Juror, Wilmington, DE
Education:
2013 University of the Arts: BFA Photography
2010 Delaware College of Art and Design: AFA Photography
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