"Sight Unseen" Show!!

Hello again! I'm excited to share that my work will be featured in an upcoming group exhibition titled "Sight Unseen" at the 11:11 Gallery. The show features work from several photographers who create unconventional photography. The show will include 5 of my original collages: "The Antagonist", "The Guardian", "The Siren", "The Illusionist", and "Consume". The opening reception will be this Saturday, September 13th, 7-11pm. The exhibition will run from September 13 - September 1, 2013. I have included the flyer for the opening reception below:

The show will also feature photography from artists: Eden Tyler, Aeron Nersoya, Brandon Johnson, David Roy, Erin Stone, Flip Cassidy, Jeff Alu, Joanne Chase Mattillo, Joseph Alexander, Lola Mitchell, Mark Reamy, Michael Bott, Nichole Huenergardt, Patrick Mcpheron, Rick Rose, Shaun Alexander, Shawn Waco, Steve Mereu, and Victor Koroma.

I will be attending the opening reception along with the other artists, so I hope to see you there!

"The Siren"

My hectic summer is finally winding down, which means I will have more time to concentrate on completing (for now) my Metamorphosis series. Below is my ninth finished piece for the series, "The Siren". 

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The Siren

14in. x 20in. photo collage

Subject : Larvae (Firefly)

Model : Self

The firefly larvae was fascinating to light in my studio because its outer shell photographed eerily similar to leather. I decided to play up the "leather" feel by constructing the larvae to appear as a sleek and vampy costume onto the female. 

And although I'm pleased with how graphic and contrasty this piece turned out, this should be my last B&W collage I make for Metamorphosis because the series is seriously lacking some color. Here are some shots of me working on the piece as well as the actual insect I used below:

Enjoy the rest of your summer!