it's 90º here right now, and smokey from 50+ fires burning in the interior. where do you go to escape the heat, when it's too hot in Alaska?
Grass fire south of Emporia, Kansas - April, 2009 © Larry Schwarm
Jul 8, 2009
50 States - Landscape
the new edition of the 50 States Project is on line now. landscape was the theme, and as always, there is a good mix of strong work.
it's 90º here right now, and smokey from 50+ fires burning in the interior. where do you go to escape the heat, when it's too hot in Alaska?
Grass fire south of Emporia, Kansas - April, 2009 © Larry Schwarm
it's 90º here right now, and smokey from 50+ fires burning in the interior. where do you go to escape the heat, when it's too hot in Alaska?
Grass fire south of Emporia, Kansas - April, 2009 © Larry Schwarm
Jul 7, 2009
back home
i'm back. the first few days after a road trip are always a blur - unpacking, sorting, mailing film, and generally coming down. i like the finality of it. for better or worse, the photos are made.
i feel good about this trip. it seems that i come back from each one a little stronger - i hope that's a trend. this trip was the longest i've taken, and the speed at which i moved about the road was so much more comfortable and manageable. I was able to spend more time with people, get further off the road to see things i've never seen, and ultimately make more photographs. in the past i've come down the last hill into town with some regret and a feeling of missed opportunity in my gut. this time i felt good. exhausted, but satisfied.
i have a few things on my mind, and photographers i've been pondering, that i intend on writing about soon. but, for now, a little late night (um) rambling..
i feel good about this trip. it seems that i come back from each one a little stronger - i hope that's a trend. this trip was the longest i've taken, and the speed at which i moved about the road was so much more comfortable and manageable. I was able to spend more time with people, get further off the road to see things i've never seen, and ultimately make more photographs. in the past i've come down the last hill into town with some regret and a feeling of missed opportunity in my gut. this time i felt good. exhausted, but satisfied.
i have a few things on my mind, and photographers i've been pondering, that i intend on writing about soon. but, for now, a little late night (um) rambling..
Jun 23, 2009
Jun 21, 2009
the glass...has water in it
half full or half empty - depends on who you ask. today is the longest day of the year. Alaskan's regard this day with an almost spiritual reverence. we know what's coming. our memories are short, but the reality that tomorrow starts the slide toward cold and darkness is heavy.
rail yard, fairbanks, 2009
there is still a lot of summer to be had here, but the self-inflicted pressure of packing things in is adding up. my show here this month was successful, and i have been given the opportunity to show the same edit in Homer in August. showing my work is satisfying, no doubt, but it's also something i'm not entirely comfortable with.
sometimes i feel a little too self-involved. is that avoidable as an artist?
Dea and i have gone on some great trips this summer - backpacking, pack rafting, and kayaking around Alaska. not photo trips. they let me escape, gain perspective, and just have fun with friends without a tripod and agenda. i need the balance. but today, on the shortest day of the year i feel a little panic.
in a little over a week i'll make my longest trip up the road. the process of editing this evolving work this summer has unearthed many things. i'm anxious to resolve some things on film, to work through some issues, and ultimately begin filling in the gaps. someone asked me at the opening how long i see this project taking. truth? i envision it taking 2 more years, but i'm comfortable with 20. who knows. for now, i'm happy to be fortunate enough to be able to show some of it, and feed the slow grumbling beast moving forward.
this post is as random as i feel right now. i need the road.
rail yard, fairbanks, 2009
there is still a lot of summer to be had here, but the self-inflicted pressure of packing things in is adding up. my show here this month was successful, and i have been given the opportunity to show the same edit in Homer in August. showing my work is satisfying, no doubt, but it's also something i'm not entirely comfortable with.
sometimes i feel a little too self-involved. is that avoidable as an artist?
Dea and i have gone on some great trips this summer - backpacking, pack rafting, and kayaking around Alaska. not photo trips. they let me escape, gain perspective, and just have fun with friends without a tripod and agenda. i need the balance. but today, on the shortest day of the year i feel a little panic.
in a little over a week i'll make my longest trip up the road. the process of editing this evolving work this summer has unearthed many things. i'm anxious to resolve some things on film, to work through some issues, and ultimately begin filling in the gaps. someone asked me at the opening how long i see this project taking. truth? i envision it taking 2 more years, but i'm comfortable with 20. who knows. for now, i'm happy to be fortunate enough to be able to show some of it, and feed the slow grumbling beast moving forward.
this post is as random as i feel right now. i need the road.
Jun 8, 2009
last chance
Daniel Cooney's Emerging Artists Auction ends tomorrow morning.
There's some really great work there, and going cheap. Wouldn't Seuss Tree look great over the sofa?
There's some really great work there, and going cheap. Wouldn't Seuss Tree look great over the sofa?
Jun 6, 2009
Thank You
A big Thanks to all that came out last night for the show. I'm so grateful to have such incredible local support.
I'm heading down the the Alaska Range for a short backpacking/pack rafting trip in an hour. A good opportunity to reset - then begin making new work in earnest soon. It's been too long.
Thanks again. If you couldn't make it last night, the show is up until the 27th.
I'm heading down the the Alaska Range for a short backpacking/pack rafting trip in an hour. A good opportunity to reset - then begin making new work in earnest soon. It's been too long.
Thanks again. If you couldn't make it last night, the show is up until the 27th.
Jun 3, 2009
The Last Road North (part 1) opens this Friday
This Friday is the opening of my first show of The Last Road North at The Annex. It's been a year and half since I began this body of work in its current form, and I'm looking forward to closing out the last year's worth of work, which was funded by a grant from the Rasmuson Foundation. This series is a long way from being completed, but I'm happy with the edit, and excited to get pieces on the wall. It's going to be a great show - come out on Friday if you can.
May 25, 2009
Adam Ottavi Schiesl
My good friend Adam started a blog. I've been meaning to post about him, and his work, for a while, and his foray into the blogoworld serves as a nice jumping in point.
He has been a bit of fresh air for me the past several months. His passion for photography, his energy, and calmness have made him a good photo soul to be around (more on our partnership in crime a little later). This spring he took full advantage of our increasingly lighter days to make some wonderful portraits here in Fairbanks. His 8x10, a south facing window, and friends...
Cameron, 2009
Andrew, 2009
both photos © Adam Ottavi Schiesl
He has been a bit of fresh air for me the past several months. His passion for photography, his energy, and calmness have made him a good photo soul to be around (more on our partnership in crime a little later). This spring he took full advantage of our increasingly lighter days to make some wonderful portraits here in Fairbanks. His 8x10, a south facing window, and friends...
Cameron, 2009
Andrew, 2009
both photos © Adam Ottavi Schiesl
May 21, 2009
New Daniel Cooney Emerging Artist Auction
I'm pleased to announce that I have an image in Daniel Cooney's newest edition of his Emerging Artist Auction through igavel. This summer is taking shape nicely, and I can't think of a better way to kick it off than by offering up a little winter goodness for sale.
© Ben Huff, Seuss Tree, 2008
The list of artists is packed with other bloggers, friends, and all round talented folk. Check out (buy!) work by Justin James Reed, Elizabeth Fleming, Christopher Wurzbach, another Alaska photo by the exquisite Jennifer Boomer, and the following image by Debora Mittlestaedt that I've been smitten with for a long time.
© Debora Mittlestaedt, Sunset Park, 2005
© Ben Huff, Seuss Tree, 2008
The list of artists is packed with other bloggers, friends, and all round talented folk. Check out (buy!) work by Justin James Reed, Elizabeth Fleming, Christopher Wurzbach, another Alaska photo by the exquisite Jennifer Boomer, and the following image by Debora Mittlestaedt that I've been smitten with for a long time.
© Debora Mittlestaedt, Sunset Park, 2005
May 17, 2009
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