Conceptual nominee

Fleeting Gestures

How do we see something beyond its form, beyond what we know from our senses? How is its ephemeral nature best known? Could an abstraction or distillation of its likeness, reveal it more deeply and, in fact, more accurately? When do we stop seeing a bird and see only a fleeting gesture?

RJ has won over 150 national and international awards, among them the International Center of Photography’s Infinity Award, a Clio Award, and a Lucie Award. His work has appeared in numerous photography competitions, including American Photography, Lürzer’s Archive 200 Best Ad Photographers, Communication Arts Photography Annual, Graphis Photography Annual, PDN Photo Annual, and The APA National Awards. RJ’s images have been featured in several industry publications such as Camera Arts Magazine, Communication Arts, Lürzer’s Archive, Black & White, Photo District News (PDN), and many other international publications. His film work has been featured and screened in many festivals including Art Basel Switzerland, Dance on Camera Festival, Dance Camera West, and the San Francisco Dance Film Festival.