Thursday, December 1, 2011
New Collage, "Surface".
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Interview with Italian CONDE NAST!
HOW DID YOU BECOME A PHOTOGRAPHER? WOULD YOU DEFINE YOURSELF SO?
I originally started pursuing my art career as an illustrator. When I was 17, I started experimenting with photography because, while I have always had an interest in all aspects of art, photography felt like a better fit for my creativity. As soon as I picked up a camera, I was fascinated by the challenge of creating art by working with what already exists in front of me. Since then, I’ve always tried to find creative ways of utilizing the medium to it’s full potential. Whether it’s through photo illustration or photo collaging, I enjoy the process of manipulating a photograph by constructing an image rather than simply snapping a photograph.
WHERE DO YOU LIVE AND WHY?
I was born and raised in Southern California and I am currently located in Los Angeles. Being close to family is important to me, and my familiarity with the area allows me to utilize a wide range of environments. I also find the variety of environments allow for a never ending source of inspiration.
I combine the human form with nature in order to communicate a certain emotion or feeling.
WORST CRITICISM YOU EVER GOT?
Back when I was a student, an instructor told me that my work was, “almost interesting” while looking through my portfolio. It was extremely disheartening to hear at the time because I am always striving to make interesting and unique work.
As an artist, I am constantly faced with the insecurity and doubt of creating meaningless work. Rather than let the insecurity restrain me, I use it as a motivation to push myself, and my creativity further time and time again.
BEST COMPLIMENT?
Whether I have my work displayed on the wall or inside my portfolio book, it is such a gratifying experience when a person spends more than a few moments studying a single piece. That shows me that I have created something that is not only aesthetically pleasing through use of details, but that it is also thought-provoking or even slightly confusing to the viewer. Anytime an individual feels a connection with my photography, or relates to the emotion I try to convey I feel is validation enough that I am in the right profession.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Two New Collages + More Features!
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Interview with "My Modern Met"
Monday, October 17, 2011
Another feature! "This Isn't Happiness"
Feature on Art-Sponge!
Friday, July 1, 2011
New Collage!
The original version of this collage is roughly around 5 x 7 inches. I used my brother Max as the model who I photographed in my studio and the shots of all the rocks were taken separately at Vasquez Rocks, CA. It seems like the general reaction I have gotten from people who have seen this pieces is that it is, "disturbing", which I'm assuming that reaction is related to the visual of the rocks splitting from the male's chest. I will be displaying my original collages from the Simulations series for the Summer 2011, Art Center Grad show this August so I will continue to create more collage from now until then. I have about 5 collage that I will definitely display and I will strive to have 5 to 7 more by August.
Basically, July will be my month of hell...
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Galeria Obscura Show May 2011!
Above are the original photos featured in the show that are available for purchase. (LEFT IMAGE) "Male Tree Collage". (RIGHT IMAGE) "Female Tree Collage". To find out more information about the show or the gallery itself, you can visit the Galeria Obscura website here.
Friday, May 20, 2011
New to Twitter!
Twitter Page Link
You can also find me on Facebook now that I have a page dedicated solely to my photography.
Facebook Page Link
Thursday, April 21, 2011
VEINS Opening Show!
For anyone who did not get the chance to make it to opening night, the group exhibition will remain up in gallery until Monday, May 16th. For more info on the show and artists shown, check out the official website at http://veins.viewbook.com/.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Photos Featured!
The second site is Share Mag,a nonprofit website that presents authors and artistic projects. To view my individual page, CLICK HERE.
A huge thank you to both sites for considering my work worthy enough to be displayed on their pages!
-A
Thursday, January 13, 2011
New Year. Fresh Start.
Happy 2011 everyone! As you can tell, my website is finally up and running (thanks to Mikey!), and I am ecstatic that my portfolio is now accessible on the web!
So firstly, thank you for visiting my recently renewed blog, "Bellissimo Photography". I realize it's been about two years since I have last posted a blog entry, so allow me to play catch-up...
I am currently finishing up my last year at Art Center College of Design where I will be earning my BFA in Photography when I graduate this August. This Spring I'm excited to be enrolled in a studio class titled, Page Wall and Screen Seen. Students enrolled in this class, (including myself), will work together on a group exhibition that will feature all of our work in a gallery at the end of the term. I feel this class will be a great opportunity to continue my new series of photo collages, (including the self portrait above.) I have tons of new sketches and ideas for collage images that I'll post here soon! For those of you who may already be familiar with my work, you may have noticed that I did not include any of my still lifes in my portfolio. I have decided to keep those images separate from my portfolio until I can have a more cohesive and substantial amount to include with the others. For now, I'll continue with the collaging series as I try to develop another conceptual series.
Be sure to check on this blog from time to time and I will make sure to update it with sketches, photo shoots, and other news!
-A