The Art Talk
So my 2nd Detroit Pecha Kucha Night presentation has come & gone like a thief in the night. The evening could have not been any better! I was supported by my family, friends, members of the Detroit art community & somewhat of a rowdy crowd. OK, the crowd wasn’t rowdy but someone had way too many glasses of wine and she kept calling out my name. That’s another thing though, but I will say that Suite Suzy caught her in the ladies room talking to herself.
Anyway, as I stated before, I presented images from my NYC Analog Street Portrait series. I also included 5 images that I have yet post online. One being the image above of a model that was walking for fashion designer Nicole Miller at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week moments after I snapped her.
I had a rough outline of what I wanted to say about the images & my process etc, but when the mic was handed to me as the music started playing, things changed. I actually started telling stories about the subjects and the events surrounding the photos, including a moment where I discussed my pimp boots in the Meat Packing District. It was quite animated & I was really in the zone.
Before I knew it, the presentation was over & the lights faded to black.
I walked off stage feeling like a champ giving high fives & handshakes to attendees.
Some comments I heard:
- Those photos need to be in a gallery
- Your use of color is inspiring
- You really told a story and did not need words
- Were those really taken with a film camera
- I could listen to your stories forever
Shit, let’s hope that the 1st one comes true!
I really felt great! So what’s next? I’ll be posting the rest of the photos over the next few weeks and talking about the people as I prepare to publish my next series on Detroit housing.
In the meantime, check some of the other presenters that I saw who rocked it & inspired me!
Maria Bologna – Office supply doodles
Miguel Yeoman – Painting
Marie Andrews – Painting and illustration
Leslie C. Horn – Sustainable living through architecture
Check here to view more of my NYC Analog Street Portrait series.
Is there a way to “like” this post? Facebook is ruining everything, isn’t it? This is awesome news though, and I really wish I could have been there to finally meet Suzy :)… But I am so glad you rocked it and received such awesome feedback!
B.
Sounds great! Congratulations. Do you have the whole collection of portraits online anywhere for those of us who live really far away?
I so wish I could have been there. I would have loved to hear you talk about this series, which I love. I truly have enjoyed watching your art career play out over the past year or two I have known you. Win, win and more win. Can’t wait to see what’s next.
Art gallery and book. It is written.
You did an excellent job. I am so glad I was there to witness your presentation. Onward and upward!
Friends, thanks so much for your continued love & support virtually, spiritually & physically!