I present the selected artist list for Diffusion X. Thank you to every one of you that shared your work with us, it is an honor to have your participation. This story has just begun, stay tuned while it flushes out upon the pages of our tenth anniversary issue, Diffusion X.
Read MoreOne Twelve Publishing and the SE Center for Photography are proud to present a collection of artfully crafted, advant-garde photographic works from 21 artists, straight from the pages of Diffusion, volume IX, curated by Lori Vrba.
Artists included in the exhibition are Addison Brown, Anne Campbell, Ellie Ivanova, Fritz Liedtke, Galina Kurlat, Harland Viney, Heather Perera, James Wigger, Joseph Deiss, Matthew Finley, Melanie and Todd Walker, Michael Kirchoff, Michelle Rogers-Pritzl, Molly McCall, Noelle McCleaf, Ray Bidegain, Sandra Klein, Sara Silks, Susan de Witt, Stacie Ann Smith, and Troy Colby.
Read More“We came together to not only create an extraordinary exhibition, but also to be the very epitome of a movement that calls for artists to not only take full ownership of one's own creative life and career but also, to lift and support one another in doing so.
We feel changed by the experience of this collaboration and by those who have shared their sentiments about the installation, the individual works, and the connectedness of a vision seen to fruition.
We are grateful.”
—Tobia Makover, Dawn Surratt, Sal Taylor Kydd & Lori Vrba
Read MoreHold my hand and hold your breath. I am learning as I pretend to know what I am doing. I am so tired and worry more about you than myself. I am restless in this domesticated life. I long for more for you and myself. Things seemed easy when it was only the pitter-patter of your little feet. Life can be so unkind.
I see the way the light hits your face as you cry out for warmth, I see how it hits your face and shows the lines of wisdom, through the good and the bad. We are the quiet and unspoken, yet we scream the loudest.
Rest your tired eyes. I will cover you in warmth. We will move past this and carve out our own light against the darkest skies. As the words, Are you Okay fade from our lives.
Read MoreThis past fall, I launched a new podcast project and I’m quite enjoying it. I’ve released four Tapes so far, if you’re a fan of podcasts, or conversational interviews with artists, please check out our first four releases below. You can also subscribe on apple podcasts, spotify, google play, or other podcast apps. Please, if you enjoy what we’re producing, leave reviews on apple podcasts, it’s the best way to get new listeners to share in your delight. -Blue Mitchell
Read MoreAfter more than 20 years of working with hospice patients and families, I continue to hold their many stories of infinite grace, wisdom, and grief in my bones. Bearing witness to their end of life journeys has forever changed me and continues to influence me both personally and creatively. This body of work has been a way for me to metaphorically sweep off the graves of those many souls; to honor their presence on this earth and to thank them for allowing me the privilege of bearing witness to them during their most intimate and intense time of life.
Considering material items have long held importance in the grieving process as transitional mementos of memory and comfort, it was important to me that this project embodies objects to serve as tangible representations of familiarity that connect to memories. Photography based installations were created as spaces for quiet reflection and quotes and perceptions from patients and families were bound in a handmade book to offer as contemplations.
Read MoreBrian Culbertson uses his photographs to raise questions about the depersonalization in modern medicine, where prescription drugs are given out to individuals based on symptoms, regardless of differences in their physical or chemical makeup. Adverse uses both the process and the end result to highlight the danger of this one-size-fits-all approach. Brian creates multi-layered portraits which are printed using the salt print process with prescription medication incorporated into the salt solution. The incorporation of medications used to alter the chemistry of the mind into the salted print process yields unpredictable results with each print - just as it does with our own bodies.
Read MoreNatalie van Sambeck specializes in one-of-a-kind antiquarian pigment prints that reveal the artist’s hand in each piece of artwork. Her work is tailored to those who desire unique imagery that invoke a deeper exploration into the inner workings of the subconscious mind and our perception of reality. As an artist, Natalie van Sambeck is inspired by the natural world and mankind’s relationship to nature. Influenced by the teachings of Joseph Campbell and Carl Jung, van Sambeck offers a unique perspective that challenges conventional ways of thinking about the broader issues surrounding home, identity, the human condition, and our relationship to nature. With an emphasis in alternative processes and self portraiture, van Sambeck creates unique handcrafted works of art that offers her distinctive vision.
Read MoreFrom the editor: “I was introduced to Airitam's work when she was recently a guest on the Keep the Channel Open podcast this past May. I was delighted to hear about her process and purpose of the series. Airitam mentions in the interview that the work was sort of an "emotional vomit" in reaction to current social injustices. The context and implications of the work create a dichotomy... considering these beautiful images are a reaction to a topic that encapsulates so much pain and hatred. Congratulations to Alanna for creating such a tremendously powerful series.” –Blue Mitchell
Read MoreThe Click! Photography Festival is pleased to announce our first Click! Photo Book Exhibition. Winners will be exhibited at Horse & Buggy Press during the Click! Photography Festival on October 6th at 1p.m. Entries will be eligible for one of three purchase awards given by the Joseph C. Sloane Art Library at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Read MoreThe 2017 Thomas Fire is the largest in California history, an extreme example of a powerfully destructive and creative cycle endemic to the region. The burn came within a quarter mile of my home, and as the smoke cleared, I was struck by how it had abstracted the landscape, leaving white shadows of ash where trees had been and turning a once-colorful forest black, rendered completely bare of undergrowth. Only the strongest features remained.
Read MoreForgotten 2 results at A Smith Gallery
Read MoreHey friends, I recently had the honor of conversing with Mike Sakasegawa on his Keep the Channel Open podcast. KTCO has a great archive of interviews from photographers, writers, curators, etc and I highly recommend giving them a listen. In our conversation we talked about my personal work, One Twelve and Diffusion, and photography festivals.
Read MoreI've been a fan of Paula's for a while now and had the pleasure of meeting her at Photolucida last year. What drew me to her work in the past was her experimentation with photo-based pictures. This new series Shibui is on another level. A sophisticated actualization as a result of her love and exploration of the craft. Shibui's simplified design mixed with organics topped off with a yummy color palette. Divine. Thanks Paula! –Blue Mitchell
Read MoreBrant Mackley Gallery and Obscura Gallery Hold Joint Grand Opening at Newly Renovated Gallery Space in Santa Fe, New Mexico
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