Paradis, 2010 Epson print, 5 parts Roe Ethridge’s photographs have always had a sense of allure for the viewer, enticing the eye into their subverted layers and subtle misalignments, demanding a second, and if not a third look. He proudly declares: “When I am shooting, I start with an intention”[1], fully aware that his hallmark […]
Monthly Archives: June 2020
Motoshag by Robert Chambers
MotoShag, 2000 1989 Harley Davidson, 1989 Raleigh, electrical components and aluminum Robert Chambers is known for his forward-minded, original talents.[1] His artistic production over the years has used an astonishing array of materials, ranging from abandoned machine parts to a helicopter. He finds himself constantly juggling visual representation and connecting the realms between science and […]
Nicolás Bacal: Paradox Fragility
Untitled , 2010 Eyeglasses, thread, helium balloons The artistic production of Nicolás Bacal is based around the use of everyday objects and focuses the orbits of each artwork around every viewer that it comes into contact with. The Argentinian artist depends on systems of mediation when it comes to reflecting on his work as he makes […]
Dove Allouche: Negative Capability
Cladosporium, sphaerospermum CNCA 13 MA #35 , 2017 Photolitograph and hand-blown crown glass French artist Dove Allouche has a remarkable ability to renew his own language while remaining faithful to his original working methodology. His artistic production has been transformed throughout the years, using a base on the graphic, chalcographic, and photographic techniques, in particular with […]
From the Negative: Juan Carlo Alom
Left: República de Cuba, 2012 Right: Puño de tigre, 2010 Juan Carlos Alom was born in Cuba in 1964, studying photography at the Semiotica del Entorno Cubano at the Institute of International Journalism, in Havana. Alom started his career working as a photojournalist for the Cuban Press in 1985, which led him to experiment with the photographic medium while studying […]