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Interiors

I've decided to cull through past images for pictures of interiors. This is something that is an ongoing interest of mine – representing the domestic space as an intimate portrait.

The Lake

Finally finished the Blurb book for my Dad . Click on the bookstore badge at the top of this blog page to see a preview!

Dream Lab Vids

Just posted some videos from my work in the Dream Lab on my website. These are the abbreviated versions but I hope they convey what is was like to be working in the lab. Here's the link:

http://www.sarahfullerphotography.ca/portfolio_dreamlab.html#

Rhea

Jo

The haircut

Mid-June styling session in Banff backyard.

Geneaology

My Aunt's house.

Mornin'

More interior shots of my apartment with very nice sunshine coming in. Makes for good pics. Also digging the slide film on these ones.

Off to Yam Boulders

Heading off to the boulder field. Shelley on the Dark Crystal.

House by the Sea

I've been working on this drawing for awhile. Not quite finished yet but getting close. It's a fictitious house that I dreamt about when I was in Iceland last year.

Baby Steps

The summer is always a challenging time to do post production work. I find it easy to go out and take a ton of photos but heading into the darkroom or sitting in front of the computer is an unappealing task when it's nice outside. Especially if you live in Banff and summer just really got going about two weeks ago.

As a result, I've decided to try to spend at least day a week on art work and spend the other days working my day job and indulging in my other passion- climbing. I always find the push/pull of life versus art a somewhat unwieldy problem to solve. I also find it really disheartening when people think that artists get a free ride in life - most of the artists I know are also some of the most hardworking/obsessed/ thrifty people that I know. I realize this sentence may come back as sounding like a backhanded compliment to myself, but really, I'm trying to figure out the work/life balance - it's a real mystery.

I'm trying to learn a thing or two from the plants in my garden.

And the cat that walked through this wet cement.

Jane

Three Trees

Vancouver 2007

Just developed these negs after they sat in my office for over a year. I didn't know what was on them but it looks like Vancouver.

Kiwi and Aussie

4:30 a.m.

I'm an insomniac this morning so I'm posting another picture of people from my new endeavor to only photograph portraits with 4"x5".

Natelle

Kate

Summer, Banff

Yippee!

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/26/technology/26polaroid.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=polaroid&st=cse

This makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Analog!!

Penticton, The Woodpile and Skaha Lake

An early morning jaunt with the 4"x5".

The Chuckwagon, 8:00 a.m.

The Lake

Revisiting some older photographs again. This time they are of 'the lake' - the family cottage I have been visiting since I was a baby. I've been thinking about these photos for awhile now and I think there is something there. I'm imagining everyone in the family is down there right now, most likely playing cards or reading, with the wood stove burning. May Long Weekend is traditionally the weekend to open up the cottage but also is usually cold and this year, I wouldn't be surprised if there is still snow or ice hidden in the forest. I've been photographing the place more deliberately for about 8 years and my concern is, as always, the feel of the place. In this case, the 'place' is one of the most familiar environments that I have known. There are a whole set of memories and lifetimes evident for me in the details of the architecture and the natural environment- it's akin to the oldest, most comfortable slippers someone could own. It's probably also a huge influence on why I've chosen to live in a national park with pine trees in the front yard.

Summer Daydreams

A bit of summer to tide me over until it's actually summer ( as it snows in Banff 12:26pm on May 14th.)

Also, still trying to figure out why I think this photo works for me. I've decided I want to start taking portrait photographs that have the same mood as the landscape and still life type of work that I do. This picture seems like a good starting point.

Coca Cola Trays

It used to be a bowling alley and then somewhere along the way it was built to be used as a set for a movie. The 1950's paraphernalia was a consequence of the movie but the people in the town liked it so Evelyn chose to keep it when she took over the restaurant.

Interiors II

The older photographs that reminded of the photos I've taken in this vein.

Interiors

Came across a couple of older pics today that documented interior spaces - mostly home atmospheres. As a result I decided to scan this recent picture I took inside my house.

Shadows

Another picture from Evelyn's. Daydream-y photo produced post-strawberry confection and coffee session.

Fresh Strawberries

This is a shot from Evelyn's. She was preparing fresh Strawberry Shortcake or an approximation/ creation of a dish similar. One of the best things about this project is all the amazing homecooked food Lindsay and I have been able to eat! This morning we had the Chuckwagon's Eggs Benedict for the second time- so amazing. The beef is raised by the owner of the restaurant and is the tenderest, most savoury beef you'll experience anywhere. For anyone looking for a really great breakfast, the Chuckwagon is only about 45 minutes from Calgary and it located in Turner Valley.

Evelyn's is a bit further but the baked goods are to die for. Plus both places have great ambiance and friendly owners and staff. The same goes for Marv's in Black Diamond. It's been a great experience getting to know the people and the stories behind each of these places. I have high hopes that the final installation will be rich with narrative and mood.

Shot down the bar

Marv's Classic Soda Shop
http://www.marvsclassics.ca

Country 'n' Western

Spent last weekend working on the Booth project with Lindsay. While she captured video footage I took some 4"x5" stills of Marv's restaurant. By far my favourite thing in the restaurant is this jukebox.

New Faculty Exhibit opening at Illingworth Kerr- tonight!

Just a quick post- I'm part of a group exhibition opening tonight at the Illingworth Kerr Gallery at the Alberta College of Art and Design in Calgary. It's a show displaying work from new faculty members. I can't make the opening unfortunately but if you're in the neighbourhood- please check it out. The opening reception runs from 6-8pm. Here's a link to the gallery's webpage:

http://www.acad.ab.ca/wh_2009_04_ikg_new_faculty_exhibition.html

I'll be doing a public talk about my piece in the gallery on April 16th at 3:30pm.

Thought of the Day

Just read this on the Exposure Project Blog and thought is was worthwhile sharing. It's a quote by Stephen Shore, one of the grand daddy's of colour photography and a major influence in my landscape work:

"[Today] there seems to be a greater freedom and lack of restraint...as one considers one's pictures less, one produces fewer truly considered pictures."

Pick up the 4"x5"s and medium format cameras- yes!

Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography loses its home

Had to write a posting about how disappointed I am with the Canadian Government and the National Gallery of Canada for deciding to turf the independent incarnation of the CMCP by taking away it's building and converting it into meeting rooms for Members of Parliament. It's hard to swallow talk about how the arts are being supported by the government when they have turned around and converted a museum space that was supposedly under 'renovations' into committee rooms. There are so little venues and opportunities for artists and photographers to show work. If this doesn't sit right with you please write to the Director of the National Gallery and your Member of Parliament. I'm going to!
http://www.nationalpost.com/story.html?id=1436538
http://www.nationalpost.com/related/topics/story.html?id=1393628

More Diner Shots

I guess the goal is always to embody the mood of the place. The small details where the character shows through. I've always been a contemplative photographer when approaching this subject matter and I think it's related to all my years drinking gut rot coffee in road side diners, staring out the window. We've been interviewing the owners of the restaurants and I think the storytelling will add an important layer to the work.