Larissa Leclair has teamed up with One Hour Photo to feature photographers from this exhibition. Read the initial post here. Today’s photographers are Mandira Sareen, Page Carr, Sven Weigel, Rhys Thom, and Nancy Daly.
11-noon: Mandira Sareen
Describe the photograph selected for One Hour Photo in three words:
missing, finding, letting go
How does one go about selecting a photograph that is good enough for an exhibition but that can never be seen again?
…coming from a place of nothing.
What are your thoughts on letting go of this image?
…no past in the future, only here and now, accepting as it is and is not.
Website: in the shop www.meditativespaces.com launch Fall 2010
12-1pm: Page Carr
Describe the photograph selected for One Hour Photo in three words:
something in fog
How does one go about selecting a photograph that is good enough for an exhibition but that can never be seen again?
One looks through tons of existing work for an image that people might spend an hour looking at, or at least more than 20 seconds. One also wonders how bright the space and the projector will be.
What are your thoughts on letting go of this image?
It’s like letting go of a helium balloon, but you might want to ask me again on Sunday after 1 pm.
Website: pagecarr.com
1-2pm: Sven Weigel
Describe the photograph selected for One Hour Photo in three words:
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How does one go about selecting a photograph that is good enough for an exhibition but that can never be seen again?
The idea of “never be seen again” becomes part of the selected piece, makes another layer on it and creates a completely different picture. Selecting the piece starts an inspiring process inside: looking at something with the knowledge that nobody will ever see it again. Like the last sunset every day.
What are your thoughts on letting go of this image?
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Website: -
2-3pm: Rhys Thom
Describe the photograph selected for One Hour Photo in three words:
shadows growing long
How does one go about selecting a photograph that is good enough for an exhibition but that can never be seen again?
I wanted a piece that reflected the concept of the show. It was great to take a second look at my past photos and see them through that lens. So much of photography can be about stopping a moment in time and preserving it. The image that I ultimately choose embodies this intent. By choosing to never show it again I’m challenging my own impulse to use photography as a way to stop or delay the inevitable forward movement and progression of time.
What are your thoughts on letting go of this image?
I’m fine with it. Once I made up my mind that this was the photo I would use, it was easy. It’s been fun describing the image to people with words rather than showing it to them.
Website: http://photos.rhysthom.com/c/rhys