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The American Vernacular (Series)
DESCRIPTION
In The American Vernacular, Ralph juxtaposes images dominated by text, both unexpected and commonplace, often captured miles and years apart. These works further emphasize how semiotics differ by social, cultural, or historical contexts across the United States, yet as Ralph combines found words photographed in urban, suburban, and rural landscapes, they form a singular image where seemingly disparate people, and the American past and present, meet in seminal harmony. By resynthesizing text unbeholden to original meaning, Ralph seeks to form a new set of narrative possibilities, a new language, reshuffling the deck of our past to offer a new story. Humorous at first glance, The American Vernacular asks the viewer to linger, to note that Ralph accentuates his perspective with deepening irony, commenting on the infinite ways the written word has played a role in shaping societal and cultural perspective in today’s culture. As in his previous works in the series, Ralph’s art continues to evoke nostalgia while addressing contemporary themes.
AUTHOR
24’ International Photo Awards, Honorable Mention, Fine Art: “Moon Landing”
24’ Center for Fine Art Photography, Words: “The American Experiment”
24’ AIAP, Official Selection: “The American Experiment”
23’ Monovisions Awards, Abstract: Honorable Mention
23’ International Photo Awards, Official selection in books: “ The American Experiment”
23’ American Photographic Artists, Best in Show: “Moon Landing”
23’ International Color Awards, Honorable Mention in Americana theme: “The American Experiment”
23’ Refocus Awards, Honorable Mention in abstract & nature: “Moon landing” & Nude“reBirth of a City”
22’ Brand Ambassador for Leica Cameras
22’ One Eyeland Awards: #1 Photographer United States
22’ One Eyeland: #1 B+W Photograph United States, “Rebirth of a City Series”
22’ Spider Awards: 3rd Prize in Americana, “The American Experiment Series”
22’ Spider Awards: 2 Honorable Mentions & Nominees “The American Experiment Series”
22’ Spider Awards: 3 Nominees, “Rebirth of a City”
22’ The American Experiment Selected by The MOMA’s Book Store
24’ Center for Fine Art Photography, Words: “The American Experiment”
24’ AIAP, Official Selection: “The American Experiment”
23’ Monovisions Awards, Abstract: Honorable Mention
23’ International Photo Awards, Official selection in books: “ The American Experiment”
23’ American Photographic Artists, Best in Show: “Moon Landing”
23’ International Color Awards, Honorable Mention in Americana theme: “The American Experiment”
23’ Refocus Awards, Honorable Mention in abstract & nature: “Moon landing” & Nude“reBirth of a City”
22’ Brand Ambassador for Leica Cameras
22’ One Eyeland Awards: #1 Photographer United States
22’ One Eyeland: #1 B+W Photograph United States, “Rebirth of a City Series”
22’ Spider Awards: 3rd Prize in Americana, “The American Experiment Series”
22’ Spider Awards: 2 Honorable Mentions & Nominees “The American Experiment Series”
22’ Spider Awards: 3 Nominees, “Rebirth of a City”
22’ The American Experiment Selected by The MOMA’s Book Store
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