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Visual Arts Journal Publication

New York City, April 10, 2014; I am extremely honored to announce that six of my photographs were recently published in the ‘Visual Arts Journal’ (VAJ) spring 2014, in a color commentary regarding my group exhibition along with eight other very talented artists represented by the SVA Galleries at the 2013 Miami Project art fair.

For more information please see the following blog title: Miami Project Recap

Moreover, the publication’s layout was flawless, beautifully designed, and in my opinion the flow from page to page was poetic. I am very satisfied with the spreads’ design to say the least. Its minimalistic quality uses white space as part of the design, and so it gives great importance to my photographs.

I would like to thank the following people; Ilona Szwarc, Mark De Wilde, Cassandra Levine, Jocelyne Gilead, Anna Beeke, Wyatt Mills, Frederick Paxton and Bradford Kessler for participating in this successful show. Last but not least, a special thanks to SVA Galleries’ project manager Dan Halm and team Miranda Pierce and Tyson Skross for organizing and coordinating such a professional show and VAJ’s editor Greg Herbowy for considering my documentary style photographs a perfect fit for the outstanding color commentary, “Behind the Booth: An inside Look at SVA’s Miami Project Installation.”

The Origins of Living History

My good friend Ronald James Porcelli talks briefly about the origins of his latest book Living History, New York City’s Oldest Restaurants, Bars, and Bakeries, Et Cetera. For more information please click here!

Sample Photographs

**KEENS STEAKHOUSE (1885) 72 West 36 Street, Manhattan**

**WOLFGANG'S STEAKHOUSE (1913) 4 Park Avenue, Manhattan**

**TEDDY'S BAR & GRILL (1887) 96 Berry Street, Brooklyn**

CAFFE' ROMA (1901) 385 Broome Street, Manhattan — **CAFFE' ROMA (1901) 385 Broome Street, Manhattan**

**WHITE HORSE TAVERN (1878) 567 Hudson Street**

**CAFFE' REGGIO (1927) 119 MacDougal Street, Manhattan**

Meet Martin Chaddock

Chaddock's Performance at the Greenwich Village Comedy Club

Greenwich Village Comedy Club, New York City, March 5, 2014; Martin Chaddock, a New York based comedian is returning to the spot light after a year off due to a stroke.

Martin was exposed to show business from an early age since his father took over a restaurant that had photos of the top comedians of that era; Don Rickles, Shecky Greene, Henny Youngman, Morey Amsterdam to name a few. Martin became enamored when he would see these comedians as guests on the Johnny Carson show.

Chaddock, standing outside the Greenwich Village Comedy Club entrance

As Martin got older, his father’s business expanded to live entertainment and music. Martin knew that he wanted to be a part of it, therefore, he took guitar lessons. Eventually, he realized he didn't have what it takes to hit it as big as his music idols and he fell into comedy accidentally and never looked back.

Today, Martin is continuing to sharpen his craft as a stand-up comedian. He is back and strong, and his return debut at the Greenwich Village Comedy Club proved exactly that. The international crowd was entertained and charged by Martin’s witty and smart jokes. In conclusion, Martin as well as a variety of other comedians put on a brilliant show.

Martin's Top Three Proudest Moments

Producing the Sheila Witkin Memorial Reunion concert in 2007 and 2008
Producing Nationwide Comedy Tour
Motivation he got from an old girlfriend after arguing about her missing his show (According to Martin, his performance after the argument was his best ever and that feeling never left.)

Additional Photographs

Book Launch: Color Management & Quality Output

Event Recap

SVA, MPS Digital Photography Class of 2014

Rochester Institute of Technology Friends Reunion — Rochester Institute of Technology Friends Reunion

Calumet Gallery, New York City, February 27, 2014; Book launch, “Color Management & Quality Output” by Tom Ashe received a warm welcome by the photography community. The location for this event could not have been better, since the Calumet Gallery currently has great photographs from the exhibition “Natural Selection” on display. And in regards to this art work, Mr. Ashe’s color management teaching was a key component on its photographic output.

In conclusion, the event turned from a book signing to a big party with music, food and libations.

It was a fantastic night of abundant joy and friendship, to see event images please click here!

About the Book

Color Management & Quality Output is divided into two sections. The first section is on color and color management. It is meant to give photographers a background on how color works and then how color is reproduced from capture to display to print. This section also looks at how color is managed in applications like Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. The second section deals with different types of output, like inkjet, photographic digital C-print, and CMYK printing presses. Then we look at how you can optimize your output from re-sizing and sharpening to framing and finishing your prints. In the end, it is about helping photographers to feel in control of faithfully producing their artistic vision to the printed page or iPad screen.

Where to Purchase the Book

Focal Press I Amazon I Barns & Nobel

Contact Tom Ashe

Color Management & Quality Output

Natural Selection Opening Reception

Opening Reception

Calumet Gallery, New York City, February 20, 2014; The atmosphere was full of excitement, lots of familiar faces plus new ones have come together under one roof to celebrate photography.

In my opinion, this show has been one of the most successful I have been part of. Part of the exhibit’s success was the gallery space. Calumet Gallery can easily hold 250 or more people with enough space for them to walk freely holding a drink, eating appetizers, and talking with friends while enjoying the show. It is safe to say that this is what had happened during the event plus more.

In addition, the show was well received by the people. The diverse list of exhibiting artists shared a common interest which touches the development and evolution of their personal work. Exhibiting artists and visitors both got to enjoy a great night with friends and families plus a chance to connect with new people.

On behalf of all exhibiting artists, I would like thank the School of Visual Arts for helping us with the show. Last but not least, a special thank you to Calumet Photographic for providing us with such space for the celebration of photography.

Overall Gallery Interior Space

Exhibiting Artists, Works

Left to right, works from Dila Atay, Imara Moore,  Diana Kahrim,  Bina Altera and Anna Colliton — Left to right, works from Dila Atay, Imara Moore, Diana Kahrim, Bina Altera and Anna Colliton

Fruits of Nature Dila Atay
In Fruits of Nature elaborate miniature still lives address the imaginary line of fear and wonder as humankind interacts with wildlife. Additionally,the work questions how much damage humankind is causing to the planet and what we can do to right our wrongs.

Revelation Through Trees Imara Moore
After her father’s death, the artist found herself comforted by trees, which appeared to her as representations of a dialog between reality and spirituality. Revelation Through Trees is a collection of photographs taken during this time.

A Fisherman's Journey Diana Kahrim
Born and raised in a fishing village in the Caribbean, the artist grew up with her father’s stories that shaped her life, defined her values and inspired her ambitions. In A Fisherman's Journey she returned to the village of her birth to photograph its residents and explore a way of life that so intimately influenced her.

Immemorial Bina Altera
Immemorial is a series of images of objects that represent legacy, death, personal relationships or power symbols that act as footprints or significant markers in people’s lives.

Thursday on the Island Anna Colliton
Thursday on the Island is a visual representation of a mystery story that explores the themes of loss, isolation and confusion, as well as searching and finding.

Left to right, works from Vicente Muñoz, Masha Ermak and Clay Patrick McBride

Euphoria Vicente Muñoz
Euphoria seeks to understand electronic dance music, DJs, and raves as a means of social interaction, pleasure and escape from reality.

The Strangers Masha Ermak
Inspired by a raw chicken, the artist abstracts her own body to invent new creatures with human personalities. The Strangers flips beauty on its end, playfully forcing the viewer to see the human form in a new way.

Underworld Clay Patrick McBride
Underworld investigates the New York City subway system and its passengers. It portrays the subway as a separate and almost subconscious realm, where the basest of human fears of apply.

Left to right, works from Elizabeth Harnarine, Heather Meyers and Stephanie Rachel Guttenplan — Left to right, works from Elizabeth Harnarine, Heather Meyers and Stephanie Rachel Guttenplan

Throughput Elizabeth Harnarine
Throughtput examines the strange experience of living with Crohn’s Disease and the discovery that, despite the overwhelming amount of information and technology available, there are very few options for controlling its impact on daily life.

Beauty Blueprints Heather Meyers
In Beauty Blueprints the artist photographs her subjects and then has them mark-up their portraits for retouching. This process becomes a collaborative exploration of the effects of societal ideals of beauty and self-image.

Mind Chatter Stephanie Guttenplan
Mind Chatter presents a visual representation of an ongoing internal dialogue in a collection of self-portraits that express fantasized and theatrical private thoughts. the effects of societal ideals of beauty and self-image.

Left to right, works from Shelly Au, Cana Atay, Lavonne Hall and Randhy Rodriguez — Left to right, works from Shelly Au, Cana Atay, Lavonne Hall and Randhy Rodriguez

Two Beautiful Daughters Shelly Au
Two Beautiful Daughters is a series of images depicting how China’s rapid growth has ushered in the destruction of history and communities. The artist finds hope and courage through the chaos and brokenness of demolition.

Disquieting Muses Cana Atay
Disquieting Muses portrays fictional stories based on conscious and unconscious memories. They tell the journey of a conflicted woman seeking to find and overcome moments in her past that haunt her.

Correlations Lavonne Hall
Correlations is a project that explores the connection New York City residents feel to specific locations within their city. Two elements of each image—the subject and the location—form a complex relationship of layers and reflections.

Left to right, works from Randhy Rodriguez and Yannick Bindert — Left to right, works from Randhy Rodriguez and Yannick Bindert

Sub conscious way Randhy Rodriguez
Sub conscious way explores the effects of imposed architectural spaces on the subconscious mind and how the uninviting, confusing and labyrinthine design of subway stations is beautiful and inspiring when seen with an inquisitive eye.

Wild Encounters in the Remnants of the City Yannick Bindert
Wild Encounters in the Remnants of the City combines the tragic beauty of abandoned structures with the symbolic hope of renewed life found in the presence of wildlife.
The artist imagines an eyewitness account of the last man on Earth, for whom these encounters have taken on new meanings of beauty, companionship and survival.

MPS Digital Photography, Class of 2014 Work in Progress

The gallery of the class of 2014 features a diversity of work created to fulfill fall and spring class assignments. The images were printed on media donated by MOAB Paper by Legion. Curated by Katrin Eismann

Left to right, works from Hsin Wang, Andre Avanessian, Adriano Hultmann, Sarah Jun, Henny Gylfadottir, Ailin Blasco and Mark Roussel — Left to right, works from Hsin Wang, Andre Avanessian, Adriano Hultmann, Sarah Jun, Henny Gylfadottir, Ailin Blasco and Mark Roussel

Left to right, works from Sharron Diedrichs, Lacy Kiernan, Bilo Hussein, Kevin Wo and Meg Laubscher — Left to right, works from Sharron Diedrichs, Lacy Kiernan, Bilo Hussein, Kevin Wo and Meg Laubscher

Left to right, works from Meg Laubscher, Won Kim, Jaime Lefkowitz and Evy Reinhart — Left to right, works from Meg Laubscher, Won Kim, Jaime Lefkowitz and Evy Reinhart

Left to right, works from Evy Reinhart, Victoria Hardina and Zilan Fan — Left to right, works from Evy Reinhart, Victoria Hardina and Zilan Fan

MPS Digital Photography, Class of 2014

Hsin Wang, Andre Avanessian, Adriano Hultmann, Sarah Jun, Jaime Cody, Ailin Blasco, Henny Gylfadottir, Lacy Kiernan, Agnieszka Korbica, Zilan Fan, Victoria Hardina, Bilo Hussein, Jonathan Kanter, Meg Laubscher, Jaime Lefkowitz, Gale Martineau, Kitty Mussallem, Evy Reinhart, Mark Roussel, Jeff Shaffer, Josh shagam, Jane Sheng, Alison Smith, Won Kim, Kevin Wo, Taylor Mickle, Sharron Diedrichs

Meet Glenn Reed

The Artist in His Natural Environment

Glenn Reed is a New York based artist who specializes in abstract sculpture. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Reed while working with Manjari Sharma on her solo exhibition called Darshan. Recently, I visited Mr. Reed’s studio in Brooklyn, NY and there I had the opportunity of photographing part of his most recent body of work.

Work Samples

In most of Mr. Reed’s sculptures he prefers to work with metal, glass and wires. I suspect that the reason so, is because of the endless forms and shapes he can create with these materials.

In addition to being a talented sculptor, Mr. Reed is an avid sailor with many years of experience. Last year I had the pleasure of going on one of Mr. Reed’s sailing trips along Long Island.

Sailing Images

Wondrous Indeed Exhibition

Location Complex

The Art Center of Fort Collins, Colorado

The Center for Fine Art Photography

February 7, 2014, Fort Collins, Colorado: Opening reception, people from different parts of the United States have congregated to celebrate and enjoy photography at The Center for Fine Art Photography (C4FAP.) As one of the exhibiting artists, I was there representing my work and meeting with people of similar interests. In addition, members of C4FAP and exhibiting artists attending received an exclusive presentation by Phillip Toledano regarding his past and most recent work, which was interesting and engaging. The show was well received by the public, in fact, I had the pleasure to hear great comments about my work from a spectator’s standpoint which was new to me. Overall, it was a very exciting and joyful night.

Main Gallery Overview

To view additional detailed images of the exhibition please click here!

During the exhibition, I met with fellow exhibiting artists to share ideas and talk about our work. These artists were Brenda Biondo, Lori Pond, David Howe, Thomas Jackson, Meghan Boilard, Melissa Lynn, Logan Mock-Bunting, and John Lewis.

Here are photographs of some of us:

Left to Right: Randhy Rodriguez and David Howe — Left to Right: Randhy Rodriguez and David Howe

Left to Right: Randhy Rodriguez, (MB's Work) and Meghan Boilard — Left to Right: Randhy Rodriguez, (MB's Work) and Meghan Boilard

Left to Right: Randhy Rodriguez and Logan Mock-Bunting — Left to Right: Randhy Rodriguez and Logan Mock-Bunting

Exhibiting Artists

Allyson Anne Lamb, Tami Bahat, Celine Bardou, Clare Benson, Brenda Biondo, Meghan Boilard, Ricardo Bouyett,Michael Butler, Mike Enright, Dimitra Ermeidou, Mingshan Fan, Paul Greenberg, Jess Hardcastle, Melissa Hogan, David Howe, Thomas Jackson,Kate Jones, John Lewis, Michael Loderstedt, Melissa Lynn, Toby MacLennan, Lilliana Marie, Yvette Meltzer, Logan Mock-Bunting, Enrique Munoz-Garcia, Tamy Novak, Jenny Papalexandris, Lori Pond, Jessica Rech, Randhy Rodriguez, Jacinda Russell, Leah Schretenthaler, Harriet Stein, Gordon Stettinius, Alison Turner, Benita VanWinkle and Kelsey Wagner.

Portfolio Fabrication

Also, I had the opportunity to meet with Phillip Toledano and Hamidah Glasgow for a portfolio review. See below image and time-lapse of portfolio fabrication. (This is a good example where I get to use my architectural background toward my advantage.)

Natural Selection Exhibition Opening Reception

"Natural Selection" features the work of 16 emerging photographers from around the globe, and highlights the raw power of their vision as they address fears, insecurities, relationships, mourning, and personal turmoil. The exhibition, curated by NYC gallerist and educator Michael Foley, is on view February 20 through February 28 at the Calumet Photographic Gallery, 22 West 22nd Street in Manhattan. The opening reception will be on February 20 from 5:30pm until 7:30pm. Admission is free and open to the public.

In "Natural Selection," the artists explore the surface and subsurface of the New York subway system, its neighborhoods, music, and nightlife; envision humanity’s impact on the environment, capture urban destruction in China, and the life of a fisherman in Trinidad and Tobago; and address how we perceive ourselves through editorial photography, fine-art compositing, and surreal and deeply personal medical images. NATURAL SELECTION is a brave show that is born out of personal unrest and a yearning for change and evolution, while honoring common vulnerability and morality.

Calumet Gallery

Natural Selection
Fine Art Photography Exhibition
Curated by Michael Foley

On view: February 20th – March 1st

Reception: Thursday, February 20th, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Open Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 6:00 pm,
Saturday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm.
Closed Sunday.

Exhibiting Artists

Bina Altera, Elizabeth Harnarine, Imara Moore, Diana Kahrim, Shelly Au, Yannick Bindert, Clay Patrick McBride, Heather Meyers, Lavonne Hall, Vicente Muñoz, Masha Ermak, Anna Colliton, Dila Atay, Cana Atay, Stephanie Guttenplan, and Randhy Rodriguez (Me.)

Cultivating Ideas and Conversations with Friends

Left to right: Aaron Dai, Tom Ashe, Heather Dawson Reed, Amanda Joy Fortier, Stella Kramer, Glenn Reed, Julie Simpkins

Brooklyn, New York, January 11, 2014: My lovely wife Amanda and I enjoy hosting parties throughout the year. This is our fifth year hosting such events, and in January was our first of 2014. We enjoy hosting these kinds of events to cultivate ideas and conversations amongst our friends and embrace diversity. And of course, enjoy great food and libations together!

The first group we had the pleasure of sharing this wonderful event with were:

Tom Ashe, associate chair of the Master of Professional studies in Digital Photography at the School of Visual Arts and his boyfriend Aaron Dai, a gifted pianist and composer. Aaron will be premiering a new composition for The Chelsea Symphony Friday, January 24, 2014 at 8:30 pm and Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 7:30 pm. The event will be held at St. Paul's Church, 315 West 22nd Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues.)

Julie Simpkins, a wonderful friend I met at Laumont Framing in New York City. On top of providing great service on framing my fine art prints for exhibitions, she is also a talented painter.

Glenn Reed, an amazing sculptor, avid sailor, and good friend who recently had a piece in a show at Noho Gallery / M55 Art. I met Glenn through working with Manjari Sharma on her solo exhibition at Clamp Art. Glenn brought his lovely wife Heather as well, a psychologist, which always guarantees interesting conversation. Heather is also an amateur competitive sailor, and good friend of mine.

Stella Kramer, a Pulitzer Prize-winning photo editor and creator of Stellazine. I met Stella when she was instructing the course “Professional Communication Essentials” at SVA. Since then, I’ve been enchanted with Stella not only professionally, with her vast knowledge of photography, but personally as well.

Amanda Fortier, my beloved wife, who is an incredible Chef and enjoys entertaining with me. Thank you so much for preparing such a delicious meal for us! Amanda worked weeks in advance to test the items on the menu and make sure that everything went flawlessly.

This was the menu for the evening:

First Course

Radicchio and butter lettuce salad with champagne vinaigrette, blood oranges, hazelnuts

Main Course

Polenta steaks with winter roasted vegetable torte, sundried tomato pesto

Dessert

Almond cake with poached figs, mascarpone vanilla bean cream

Wondrous Indeed Exhibition Opening Reception

This exhibition is bound to be unusual. The juror, Phillip Toledano is an internationally renowned photographer with an eye for finding the incredible in the everyday. While an image of a tree surrounded by floating cheese-balls is an actual unbelievable sculpture, the cat in the woman’s mouth is not. Both the real and the surreal combine to delight the senses in this exhibition. Expect to see things in a whole new way after seeing Wondrous Indeed.

Wondrous Indeed | THE CENTER FOR FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY
Juror Phillip Toledano and several exhibiting artists will attend the First Friday reception celebrating the exhibition from 6-9 on Friday February 7th. Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter at @C4FAP to get more news on the latest events and art happenings at the Center.

+ Meet and greet with visiting artists at the reception.
+ Juror talk with Phillip Toledano at 5:00 preceding First Friday reception.
+ Catch the New Exhibitions in the North and Gould Galleries
+ Sponsored by Odell Brewing, and a Fort Fund Grant
+ Exhibitions and Receptions at C4FAP are always free and open to the public

THE CENTER WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE ALL THE ARTISTS CHOSEN FOR THIS EXHIBITION
Exhibiting artists include: Allyson Anne Lamb, Tami Bahat, Celine Bardou, Clare Benson, Brenda Biondo, Meghan Boilard, Ricardo Bouyett, Michael Butler, Mike Enright, Dimitra Ermeidou, Mingshan Fan, Paul Greenberg, Jess Hardcastle, Melissa Hogan, David Howe, Thomas Jackson, Kate Jones, John Lewis, Michael Loderstedt, Melissa Lynn, Toby MacLennan, Lilliana Marie, Yvette Meltzer, Logan Mock-Bunting, Enrique Munoz-Garcia, Tamy Novak, Jenny Papalexandris, Lori Pond, Jessica Rech, Randhy Rodriguez, Jacinda Russell, Leah Schretenthaler, Harriet Stein, Gordon Stettinius, Alison Turner, Benita VanWinkle and Kelsey Wagner.

About C4FAP
Since 2004, The Center for Fine Art Photography has been a preeminent supporter of photography. As a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, the Center is supported globally with donations, grants, and memberships. Based in Fort Collins, CO, the Center for Fine Art Photography offers three public galleries, classes, and online exhibitions that give photographers and photography enthusiasts from all over the world an opportunity to engage with the Center and it’s community. For more information about the Center, including information on workshops, membership, becoming a donor and exhibitions, please visit the website at c4fap.org.

Gallery Location
400 North College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524

Download Press Release Here!

Meet Katie Brown

December, 2013 Art Basel, Miami Beach, Florida: After visiting the Untitled art fair, outside along the beachfront promenade, I was greeted by the beautiful and enthusiastic Katie Brown. She was doing an outstanding job making visitors feel welcome and escorting them to the VIP bus which was taking guests to other shows in the Wynwood area. I was captivated by Ms. Brown’s happy attitude to be working under the bright sunlight of South Beach and fascinated by the outfit she was wearing. Therefore, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to ask permission to take her photograph for this purpose. In return, Ms. Brown insisted that I should give credit to Lynn Serulla, fashion designer.

Natural Selection: Exhibition Preparation

Architectural Influence

Architectural Floor Plan Sketch of Calumet Gallery Space

Calumet Gallery, New York City: My architectural practice has a major influence in my photography career. Recently, I was at the Calumet Gallery taking some overall dimensions of the space to prepare for the 2014 group exhibition called “Natural Selection” which comprises work from: Bina Altera, Elizabeth Harnarine, Imara Moore, Diana Kahrim, Shelly Au, Yannick Bindert, Clay Patrick McBride, Heather Meyers, Lavonne Hall, Vicente Muñoz, Masha Ermak, Anna Colliton, Dila Atay, Cana Atay, Stephanie Guttenplan, and Randhy Rodriguez (Me.) While I was there doing my work, I found myself using some of the basic tools I used during field visits as an architectural designer. This realization, brought fond memories of the past as well as happiness to the present because I was reassured that both of my careers are interconnected directly with my creativity.

Gallery Space Measure Up Timelapse

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Special Thanks

Daniel Wiess

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I would like to thank Daniel Wiess, Lighting Master and Digital Wizard at Calumet Photographic, for giving me a hand with the measure up of the gallery's space. Also, for helping coordinate the upcoming "Natural Selection" exhibition show, which will be taking place at the New York Calumet Gallery located at 22 W. 22nd Street, 2nd fl., New York, NY 10010. The exhibition will be active from opening date February 20 through March 1, 2014.

To see the gallery space please click, here!

Meet Judy Rosenblatt

Judy Rosenblatt standing next to her work

Calumet Gallery, New York City, December 23: Today, I was visiting the Calumet Gallery to obtain photographs and dimensions of the space in preparation for the upcoming show called "Natural Selection."

A wonderful lady by the name of Judy Rosenblatt approached me and asked if I was there to photograph the space for the New York City Sierra Club Photography Committee. My answer was no, I was there for a different purpose. Judy looked at me with a smile on her face and said something like, “oh, that is unfortunate because I am not sure if someone from the NYC Sierra Club Committee is doing that and the show will close the 27th of this month.” We continued to talk for 30 minutes or so, and realized that we had many things in common. I was compelled by her happiness and immediate friendship. Fortunately for Judy, I just could not say no to such a lovely person.

2013: Encounters with Nature, December 3–27

Exhibition Space Images

Wondrous Indeed: Exhibition Preparation Continued

Left to Right: Julie Simpkins and Randhy Rodriguez

It gives me great pleasure to announce that this past Wednesday, I finished preparing for my upcoming group exhibition at The Center for Fine Art Photography in Fort Collins, Colorado called Wondrous Indeed. The exhibition dates are January 24, 2014 through February 22, 2014. See you there during the first Friday reception on February 7, 2014 from 6-9pm in the main gallery.

I would like to thank Julie Simpkins from Laumont for providing me with excellent customer service.

Art Basel Miami Beach; Reoccurring Currency Theme

December 3, 2013, Miami Project Art Fair VIP Opening Event; From every direction, people are coming together to participate and celebrate art. A wonderful experience to be part of, to say the least!

Entering the Miami Project event, a piece that caught my attention was “Overgrown Empire” by Mark Wagner. It not only claimed my attention for being near the entrance, but also because of the material being used for the art. The artist uses American currency to develop his master pieces. Why would he use money? And why American currency? Thinking about these two simple questions while looking at Mr. Wagner’s art left a memorable impression on me. Perhaps because it was the first piece I stopped to look at during my stay in Miami. Honestly, I really don’t know, but Wagner’s art had influenced me in such a way that I began to notice other art with references to currency throughout the Art Basel.

I was fortunate to have received invitations to various events throughout the Art Basel like Untitled, Pulse Miami and Miami Project to name a few. My stay in Miami Beach lasted 4 nights and every day I saw art until my brain couldn’t process it anymore. While looking at art, I used my Instagram account to curate some of the pieces that I liked from the event, here!

Below, please see some of the art pieces that I photographed to illustrate my inquisitiveness regarding the subject. Moreover, I had asked two of my good friends Jocelyn Gilead and Miranda Pierce to help me by photographing any art that they may notice throughout the Art Basel with references to money.

**You may notice that some of the photos here are missing the artist’s credit. If you the reader know the artist please leave a comment with the artist’s name and I will make the update.

Miami Project Art Fair Recap

Miami Project Dec 3-8 2013 Wynwood Art District

SVA Galleries Space Entrance (Photograph by Jocelyne Gilead)

December, 2013 Art Basel, Miami Beach, Florida: Nice warm weather and the atmosphere was full of excitement, this is a time when people around the world fly out to Miami to enjoy and participate in one of the most known international art fairs. Miami Project is also part of this excitement which takes place in Miami’s Wynwood art district.

The SVA Galleries space was located in area #903 within the Miami Project’s complex. There the works from Ilona Szwarc, Mark De Wilde, Cassandra Levine, Jocelyne Gilead, Anna Beeke, Wyatt Mills, Frederick Paxton, Bradford Kessler, and Randhy Rodriguez (me) were being shown to the event’s goers. Please visit Randhy Rodriguez Photography on Facebook for additional photographs from the event, here. And if you like what you see please feel free to leave a comment and like the page. Thank you!

Left to right, works from Frederick Paxton, Anna Beeke and Wyatt Mills

Left to right, works from Anna Beeke, Wyatt Mills, Ilona Szwarc and Mark De Wilde

Left to right, works from Mark De Wilde and Randhy Rodriguez (me)

Left to right, works from Randhy Rodriguez (me,) Bradford Kessler and Jocelyne Gilead — Left to right, works from Randhy Rodriguez (me,) Bradford Kessler and Jocelyne Gilead

Left to right, works from Jocelyne Gilead and Cassandra Levine

Miami Project Art Fair

It is an honor to show my work along with a selection of extremely talented artists in the Miami Project Fair during this year’s Art Basel. The event will be taking place in Miami, Florida starting from the third through the eighth of December, 2013.

Works from Ilona Szwarc, Mark De Wilde, Cassandra Levine, Jocelyne Gilead, Anna Beeke, Wyatt Mills, Frederick Paxton, Bradford Kessler, and Randhy Rodriguez (me) will be represented by the SVA Galleries and available for purchase.

I am excited and ready for this great event, see you there!

Conclusion of "Connecting-Ends" Thesis Exhibition

Show Conclusion

I am very pleased to announce that the SVA MPS Digital Photography 2013 thesis exhibition was well received by the public. In addition, many of the exhibition participants acquired substantial exposure to the commercial and fine art photography world. As of now, many of us have been featured in popular websites, blogs, magazines, prestigious art fairs, respected contests, art galleries throughout the United States and selling work.

In conclusion, since the show came to an end, the title Connecting Ends for our thesis exhibition could not have been more appropriate. It suggests a new journey as professional photographers to discovering connections to what we have learned as a group in the classroom.

Key People

In addition, I would like to thank the following three key people for doing such a great job during the installation and pull-down of the show. Allen Furbeck, Nicasio Fernandez and Carl Auge were very professional handling and storing the work. Thank you!

Please see video below of the Connecting Ends closing featuring the people mentioned here for supplemental insight.

To view the Connecting Ends show photographs, please click here!

"Connecting Ends" Official Website

Wondrous Indeed: Exhibition Preparation

The final prints are finished and at Laumont framing shop. In three weeks, the prints will be framed and ready to be shipped to their final destination at The Center for Fine Art Photography, Colorado.