Presentation is Everything
Last night I was 1 of 5 featured photographers at the EXPOSURE.Detroit Photography Exhibit Opening & it was AWESOME!!!
The show lasted 3 hours & there was no one point when the room was not packed with fans, friends, admirers, photographers etc. I mean PACKED! Being that this was my first gallery styled show, I had no idea what to expect but I planned as much as I could. Luckily Suite Suzy was there to help keep me grounded because it was kinda crazy. Crazy but cool.
I was also happy that many of my friends made it out to the show to check out my work for the first time. I talk about my art loosely all the time but many have not seen it. It was nice getting their feedback & seeing the amazement on their faces as they viewed my work.
I displayed 9 of my favorite abstract macro pieces & they went over very well. Over the course of the evening, many commented on how sensual, colorful & unique my subject matter. I found it interesting though that so many talked about the sensuality of my presentation. One attendee stated that my piece “Wonderful Red Cliché” appeared to be two vaginas and this was before she purchased it. How awesome is that!?!
During the show, I was also able to connect with other photographers who inquired about my creative process, techniques that I use & I even gave some camera advice to some new photographers. That was pretty cool because I’m never really in a situation where I get t explain my work to others who know what I’m talking about.
After the event was over, Suite Suzy & I enjoyed a wonderful meal, then joined friends for drinks & laughs. Many of the laughs centered on some pretty unsavory topics. YES!!! I love unsavory topics.
The night was magical for many reason & I’m still on cloud nine from the love that I received from so many people.
One a funny note:
– I posted that I was wearing a beret to the opening on FB. When many of my friends showed up, they asked where my beret was. I had to explain that I couldn’t find neither my black or raspberry beret.
– Every time I gave someone a hug last night, they told me that my hair smelled of cloves. Everyone! Funny thing is that I didn’t have anything oils or other products in my hair. I’m still trying to figure out where the fragrance came from.
If you live in the Detroit area, you can see the photography exhibit through May 2010 at the Bean & Leaf Café located in Royal Oak, MI.
you’re oozing greatness..that’s the fragrance.
Your work is amazing. My locks often pick up the scent of my spray on fragrances including detergents and fabric softeners. Maybe your locks created their own one I a kind scent.
That’s odd because I know why *I* smelled like cloves on Saturday. I had a pack of clove cigarettes in my purse. But that doesn’t explain why you did!
I figured out why my hair smelled of cloves the other night. Yesterday before I left the house I sprayed on some Chanel Ëgoïste cologne, then I was like, Ohhhh, that was the scent. Ëgoïste does give a hint of clove. Mystery solved!
But I do like the idea of smelling like success!
So wish I could have been there! Congrats…
Thx Anna! You support near or far means a lot!