SF Camerawork has been committed to discovery, experimentation, and exchange in the field of photography since 1974. Today we are excited to launch a new online discovery series highlighting content for you to read, watch, and listen to. We hope that these articles, videos, and engagement opportunities will uplift and offer inspiration during this challenging time.
Alice Shaw, “Stuck in the house picture #2” - This picture is of the skylight in my kitchen. My house backs up against watershed land and these Douglas Firs loom over the house. I want to be on good terms with these trees so I talk to them often.
SF Camerawork presents a pop-up series of lens-based projects by artists creatively responding to our current state of quarantine, curated by artist, curator and SFC member Victoria Mara Heilweil. Today’s post features artist Alice Shaw.
Read MoreColleen Mullins, Moonburned TP#34 (As Needed, Western Addition, California), 2020 after Chris McCaw, Sunburned GSP#839 (Every 30 minutes, Arctic Circle, Alaska), 2015
SF Camerawork presents a pop-up series of lens-based projects by artists creatively responding to our current state of quarantine, curated by artist, curator and SFC member Victoria Mara Heilweil. Today’s post, Rolls and Tubes, is a clever remaking of photographic history with toilet paper; created as a collaboration between SFC members Christy McDonald, Colleen Mullins, Jenny Sampson and Nicole White.
Read MoreDan Herrera, Quarantine Pro-Tip #4: 100% Agave Tequila
SF Camerawork presents a pop-up series of lens-based projects by artists creatively responding to our current state of quarantine, curated by artist, curator and SFC member Victoria Mara Heilweil. Today’s post features artist Dan Herrera.
Victoria Mara Heilweil: I’d like to end the week with a bit of humor. Dan Herrera has been posting Quarantine Pro-Tips that made me laugh out loud. While parenting a young child, and trying to migrate six college courses online, Dan has not had time for his alternative process photographic artwork. Instagram had already been a platform for both promoting Dan’s artwork and a personal blog.
Read MoreImage courtesy of Klea McKenna
SF Camerawork presents a pop-up series of lens-based projects by artists creatively responding to our current state of quarantine, curated by artist, curator and SFC member Victoria Mara Heilweil. Today’s post features artist Klea McKenna.
Victoria Mara Heilweil: I am truly inspired by Klea McKenna’s fierce need to create photographs, and stay sane, as a working artist and mother of two small children during the quarantine. She has replicated her practice of cameraless photograms using a non-photographic material, watercolor inks, as her emulsion, and the sun for exposure.
Read MoreThese uncertain times are especially challenging for artists and the arts community. Below is a list of emergency funds and resources available to artists.
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