"San Antonio Faces of Art"
I became interested in this project in 2014, devoting a new series to artists' faces. Eschewing the common approach of photographing the subjects in their own environments, where they might feel too much at home to express inner emotion, I opted for sittings in my studio, with the goal of shooting each portrait in a single take. Although prep time varied from being very brief to more extended conversations, each subject was asked to close their eyes and keep them closed while they think about their feelings then open their eyes when ready, at which time the picture was taken. As many of the subjects began posting their portraits on Facebook, the project really took off, expanding beyond being limited to artists with the inclusion of curators, writers, arts administrators, collectors, and gallerists—the larger San Antonio visual art community. My goal, of course, is to bring to light our community spirit, aka our collective soul.
This project culminated in 268 portraits and was exhibited at City of San Antonio Department of Culture and Creative Development.
The images below are a selection from the solo exhibition.
KLRN Arts Segment on "San Antonio Faces of Art" Project
San Antonio Express News article on "San Antonio Faces of Art" Project
I became interested in this project in 2014, devoting a new series to artists' faces. Eschewing the common approach of photographing the subjects in their own environments, where they might feel too much at home to express inner emotion, I opted for sittings in my studio, with the goal of shooting each portrait in a single take. Although prep time varied from being very brief to more extended conversations, each subject was asked to close their eyes and keep them closed while they think about their feelings then open their eyes when ready, at which time the picture was taken. As many of the subjects began posting their portraits on Facebook, the project really took off, expanding beyond being limited to artists with the inclusion of curators, writers, arts administrators, collectors, and gallerists—the larger San Antonio visual art community. My goal, of course, is to bring to light our community spirit, aka our collective soul.
This project culminated in 268 portraits and was exhibited at City of San Antonio Department of Culture and Creative Development.
The images below are a selection from the solo exhibition.
KLRN Arts Segment on "San Antonio Faces of Art" Project
San Antonio Express News article on "San Antonio Faces of Art" Project