Litter in Charlottesville's Wild Spaces
I finally settled on what I am going to show at my upcoming photography show in June at Cafe Cubano. I have been spending a lot of time in some of Charlottesville’s wild spaces lately. I love being in nature, but I keep noticing all the signs of human habitation, especially waste. Bottles, tires, even refrigerators. Its a kind of damaged beauty that I find interesting, in a sad kind of way. I think I will call it Disposable Rivanna.
Anyway, check out what I have done so far. I would love to get your input while I am still in the early stages of working on the project.
stacey
May 5, 2009 at 4:34 pm //
Nice to see the work. I think my fav is the first one, nice comp subtle approach to the concept. 4 & 2 my next favs. 3&5 a bit harder to read, 3 may be too obvious 5 not enough. This is my humble opinion. I would like to see the series in a slideshow format, I like to isolate the image and give it it's own frame. Look forward to seeing more.
Cramer
May 5, 2009 at 5:44 pm //
really really really sweet. interesting idea. 1st, 2nd and 3rd are my favorites. keep it up. when are we getting together to look at new work?
happy tuesday,
cramer
lara
May 6, 2009 at 8:38 am //
what is interesting to me (from a botanist perspective) is that i see the "trashy/weedy" plants first and then see the trash. not only is human trash more common but invasive weeds go hand in hand. i like the idea, keep it going. lots of places to find good material.
sometimes it is not too sad. at ivy creek, the so-called trash from the old farm has become part of the rich story there (tree has grown around barbed wire fence).