I’m working on a series of water photographs. I’m getting very close to what I’m going for. Here’s an example of one of the shots. I really love doing this type of work in the studio on snowy days. It’s perfect distraction from the real world. Simple drops of water can become a whole different world or a mini sculpture frozen in time.
I created this image during a period of my life where I felt the gay community and the gay world was suffocating me. As much as I tried to be a part of it, the more it rejected me or held me back.
This is something I struggle with often. I’m very much a community focused guy but there is so little I have in common with much of the gay world. How is it that we ask the world to accept us as we are but continue to judge, reject and outright ridicule those who are different within our own community?
As I continue this year, committed to posting one new image each day for 365 days, I would like to begin introducing other aspects of my work.
I often use my photography as a starting place rather than an end. I merge the images into drawings, paintings and serigraph prints through a variety of techniques.
This serigraph print on paper measures approximately 16″x24″ and is part of my ongoing, Macho Sissy series.
The work juxtaposes masculine and feminine imagery together representing the blurring of gender lines. The image of the muscular male form printed in deep brown is balanced by the bright blue flowers beneath him, creating a soft bed of petals.
I believe that we all have both masculine and feminine traits that should be celebrated, not suppressed by socially constructed gender roles.
This was taken from Como Cemetery, just outside of Como, Colorado. Como is an old mining town that was very popular because the railroad passed through on it’s way to Breckenridge. At one time the town even had two newspapers, multiple saloons and hotels. Much of the town burned and was never re-built.
Now, there are less than a hundred people living there. It’s situated at the opposite end of Boreas Pass from Breckenridge in South Park.
The Cemetery itself is filled with mysterious tombs of babies, nameless women and miners. It’s nestled into a beautiful Aspen Grove overlooking this great vista.
This great water tower was along the dirt road that led us to our campsite that was on a dramatic hill. Sleeping was so difficult that we had to move our site the next day. Never camp sleeping on a hill! It made for a good story and this dramatic photograph.
Today, I shot some photography of some great jewelry by Aurora artist, Kim Harrell. I love these red pump earrings! They are too cute. Check out more of Kim’s work at her website, www.eastendarts.com
Yesterday, we visited the “Embrace” exhibit at the Denver Art Museum. This piece by Tobias Rehberger was my favorite of the exhibit. Tobias was able to break down the normal rules of not interacting or touching the art. You make your way through this maze of bungee cords to find little pockets or rooms where you can rest and watch others work their way through. It was actually harder than I expected to navigate through the maze.
It was definitely a favorite of the young and the young at heart. There was a line all day to experience it. This photograph only begins to show the line, color and movement of this wonderful piece. To learn more about it, check out he “Embrace” website at: http://exhibits.denverartmuseum.org/embrace
The Photo Martini Club gives a toast to member, Jeff Ball. As the founder and creative director for The Other Side Arts (TOSA), Ball has taken a tremendous role in society and the arts. From photography to various different mediums such as screen printing and painting, Ball is a master at his craft. In my interview, I get the inside scoop on his inspiring work; where he has been, plans on going, and of course, we discuss his favorite martini. Watch to learn more about this incredible artist as I get to know a little bit about Jeff Ball.
Check out the Photo Martini Club at: www.photomartiniclub.com
Marilyn Tucker of Denver Jogs against the steam near Six Flags Elitch Gardens on Tuesday afternoon February 7,2006. (PHOTO/JEFF BALL)
