4:58 PM

Photog Life: WARDROBE MALFUNCTION

Well it's been some time since I've posted last. Certainly not for lack of adventures!

I had such an outrageous day on Saturday that I was motivated to share...three events in one day, between Broward, Wynwood, and Miami Beach.

The first event was the very popular Indie Craft Bazaar at Revolution Live/America's Backyard in Ft Lauderdale. MERMAIDS HAVE MORE FUN! (Dena Venable wearing Dena Venable)

Originally photographed for Broward Palm Beach New Times/Village Voice. See full slideshow of the INDIE CRAFT BAZAAR here. 

Then on to Wynwood.

Halfway into capturing The People of Artwalk for Miami New Times, I almost fell hard by tripping on the half detached sole of my beloved "work boots." An authentic rock and roll acquisition from my last trip to Seattle, I have an I-can't-bare-to-think-about-life without-them sort of attachment with these things.

Luckily I was among a field full of art vendors, and the first booth I asked was able to help.

Kind-of.

There was a bit of a language barrier as my Spanish is not quite conversational yet, but the woman at the booth helped translate as a man offered some glue to resolve the situation. My time-frame wasn't going to allow for glue to dry, so the next best thing was packaging tape.

The man grabbed my foot (with boot attached) and wrapped about ten more layers of clear tape around the thing than I would have attempted, resulting in a "fixed" shoe. Functional, sure. But I had to laugh as it looked to me like I had left the house accessorized with half a roll of saran wrap.

So I grabbed more shots of people enjoying the Second Saturday Artwalk before I had to rush over to the Miami Fillmore to photograph Ray LaMontagne, Jenny Lewis, and the Belle Brigade.

It's always great catching up with the other concert photographers. You tend to see a lot of the same faces on the scene. And the stories we have to share...ha! We are a resourceful, determined, and moderately eccentric group.

Photog Life/Life Life 101: BRING DUCT TAPE

So about this time I realize the tape has begun to disintegrate. I re-position it a few times, but feel it's necessary to use one of my hair bands as reinforcement.

Every concert venue is different when it comes to photo rules. It also depends on the performing artists' wishes.

This concert was extremely strict as per the artists. We were stuck stage right, at the soundboard. Certainly not ideal, but workable. Reminder to self: You'll never have the perfect opportunity. Time, money, energy...something is always left to lust after. A positive attitude will help fulfill what is missing.

Originally photographed for Miami New Times/Village Voice. See full concert slideshow HERE.
So I soldiered on after the first three songs of each set. Back to Wynwood to capture the evening portion of Artwalk.

It was a typical rain season storm as I drove back, battled to find a parking space, then waited for either the rain to stop, or my car to float away. At a certain point it was about a 50/50 split on odds.

While I was waiting in my car, I saw Spiderman waiting under the protection of a gallery overhang. Spidey and I chatted for a bit about how exhausting Supercon was because of all the photographers. I guess he's a popular spider, man.

Originally photographed for Miami New Times/Village Voice. See full slideshow HERE.

Finally, a shout-out to the techno panda guy who shared his duct tape with me!

Saved by a panda, entertained by Spiderman, and inspired by an awesome impromptu music/rap/dance session in the street on 2nd ave attracting about 50 random people chanting in a syncopated unison: "I'm alive! I'm alive! I'm alive! I'm alive!...Mi-am-i, Mi-am-i, Mi-am-i....!"

Originally photographed for Miami New Times/Village Voice.





11:19 PM

South Florida Art SEEN: TM Sisters Curate Show in Ft Lauderdale



Recently, the Girls' Club enlisted Monica and Natasha Lopez de Victoria – the Miami artist team commonly known as the TM Sisters – to guest curate at the contemporary gallery in Ft Lauderdale.

Here are a few of my images of the opening night of "I Think It's In My Head." 


The show began at twilight. That blue. I KNOW!



Autumn Casey "Life Coach" 2013, Care Bear, String and Helium filled balloons, Dimensions variable. (Bear view)

Autumn Casey "Life Coach"  (Top view)

Jen Stark "Double Take" 2009, Hand-cut wood, 24 x 24 x 24 (Partial views)



E. V. Day "Mummified Barbie(2001)" 1993-98, Doll with string and wax, 12 x 3 x 2. (Part 1)

E. V. Day "Mummified Barbie(2001)" 1993-98, Doll with string and wax, 12 x 3 x 2. (Part 2)




Kiki Smith "Comet" 1996, Bronze, 26 x 32 x 11. 

Kiki Smith "Comet" 1996, Bronze, 26 x 32 x 11.  (Detail)


Jiae Hwang "Track 1" 2013, Video and mixed media sculpture installation. Video 1:10 second loop. (Video still)

Jiae Hwang "Track 1" 2013, Video and mixed media sculpture installation. (Sculpture detail)








Tracey Emin "I Think it's in my Head" 2002, Blue and pink neon, 21 x 72 x 2 1/2 (Detail, from above)



My personal favorite, an image by the late Tracey Baran. "No Looking Back" 2005, C-print, 30 x 40.



Tasha and Maite. (Remember her show at Swampspace?)



Jenny Holzer "ARNO" 1996, LED, 5 x 53 1/2 x4

Uta Barth "Untitled (98.5)" 1998, Color photographs, 38 x 197 1/2" (Partial view)
Uta Barth "Untitled (98.5)" 1998, Color photographs, 38 x 197 1/2" (Partial view with reflection)

Like a kid that's seemingly more amused by the box than the actual gift, I was having fun taking photos of the stairs. 


I think it's time for pizza.
An art show curated by true artists! Congrats to the TM sisters and everyone involved. I look forward to spending more time at the Girls' Club of Ft Lauderdale! 
To see MORE photos from this show, visit the gallery HERE.

ADDITIONAL INFO:
Interview with the TM Sisters for PBS "Art Loft"- WATCH HERE
List of artists in this show- CLICK HERE.
3:56 PM

A Day Off: Dreamy Moments in the Magic City

Last night I took the opportunity to take a break from editing to attend the "Repeated Marks" art show in Miami. I had never been to the 6th Street Container Gallery, but knew through friends it was a must.

But first, a stop in The Grove to visit with Maite and Tony (Pocket of Lollipops) for pizza, a cafecito, and a chance to play with their bunnies. They had just gotten a new one that I hadn't met yet.
The "Pocket of Lollipops" living room.



New bunny in town...

"...Houndstooth."
So I didn't take too many pictures at the art show. I was too busy enjoying the art and the scenery! A beautiful courtyard with creeping vines dangling over Italian style strung lights provided a lovely ambiance for the evening.
6th Street Container Alternative Art Space, upstairs.

AdrienneRose Gionta: Video Installation, Part One

AdrienneRose Gionta: Video Installation, Part Two

The courtyard.









Easily the most ethereal pizza party I've ever been to.

The artists.

Many congratulations to the FIU graduate artists of the Repeated Marks show!





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