Author Archives: jolanta
Baker Does Zen: Photographs by Yossi Zur
Yossi Zur’s photographs in his first solo exhibit recently at the Christopher Henry Gallery in Soho, mesmerize the viewer. Simultaneously appearing and disappearing, emerging from inky-black, soundless backgrounds, hovering in undefined landscapes, these sepia-toned images ranging from the intricacies of a star map, to the abstract folds of richly patterned fabrics, to the shadowy contours […]
Knifing Skin
The first skin drawing was of a small pair of folded hands that I dotted onto my thigh. At the time, I was working on a series of fabric drawings and out of mild curiosity, decided to transfer a drawing onto myself instead of the fabric. This very innocent studio distraction continued until the drawings […]
Quirky Intent
Swedish photographer Sophie Mörner founded Capricious Magazine in 2004. It is a biannual publication dedicated to showcasing emerging fine art photography. Its contributors and subject matter span the globe, and is comprised almost entirely of images. It has very little text, and the pages are perforated to encourage the pinning up of its contents. Since Capricious collaborates with guest […]
Zachary Bako
Zachary Bako is an American photographer. With a camera as his only companion, Bako left home when he was seventeen years old to travel to Hong Kong. That journey initiated an everlasting love for photography and travel. Moving throughout the world, Bako observes and absorbs everything he notices along the way. Trained in photojournalism early […]
Camera-Shy
My work consists of self-portraits. I love the concept of being the model, the stylist, the photographer, and the post editor. I became interested in photography in 2007 during my undergraduate study in history and English literature. My attention was drawn to photography through an online photo-sharing site. This unique medium captivated me instantly and […]
Hongjiang Preserved
The town of Hongjiang is situated in Xiangxi (West Hunan). Its unique geographical location at the junction of the Yuanshui and Wushui rivers made Hongjiang a trading center since the Song dynasty, serving the provinces of Hunan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangxi, and Hubei. During the time of the Ming and Qing dynasties, Hongjiang even became a […]
Persistence of Painting
Co-curating the exhibition Persistence of Painting, Peter Franck and I try to highlight the skill, dedication and hands-on approach of four young artists, Jeremy Wagner, Karen Seapker, Noah Landfield, and Rachel Budde, along with their individuality, innate creativity and ability to communicate with a contemporary audience. With a provocative mix of abstract and representational elements, […]
Forest Findings
These past few years I have found myself looking less and less at the things around me, not directly but, trying to look through them, or in the background, and see what my first feelings and instincts are—this is the basis for my work. I want my work to take on its own kind of […]
John Baldessari Retrospective at the MET
John Baldessari Retrospective at the MET John Baldessari’s Palm Tree/Seascape hangs in the museum lobby of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in this undated handout. (Art Daily, October 20, 2010) www.artdaily.com
Spellbound
Please stand in front of one of the skulls. Only one person for every skull. Never more than one person for every skull. Please relax without losing your straight posture. Your arms are gently hanging from your shoulders. You feel your feet slightly touching the ground. You are breathing slowly in and out. It is […]
