Compositions

Title: Rara Avis Series Composition #1
Year:  2007
Medium: Archival C-print made from found snapshot photographs.  
Edition: 2
Size: 24" x 36"

Rara Avis is a series of works composed of found snapshot photographs of real pink
flamingos that are discernibly reminiscent of their retro plastic counter-part, the lawn ornament.  I have found that one of the most common snapshots taken of a wading flamingo, indeed, to be the profile of the bird's long, soft, curved neck and down-bent bill.  This particular collection of photographs led me to wonder, is it possible that an item of now historical kitsch might influence the picture taking of the real, live thing? After all, Americans are much more familiar with the nature of the stylized, florescent version, than the actual bird itself.

Title: Rara Avis Series Composition #2
Year:  2007
Medium: Archival C-print made from found snapshot photographs.  
Edition: 2
Size: 24" x 36"

Title: Rara Avis Series Composition #3
Year:  2007
Medium: Archival C-print made from found snapshot photographs.  
Edition: 2
Size: 24" x 36"

Title: Rara Avis Series Composition #4
Year:  2007
Medium: Archival C-print made from found snapshot photographs.  
Edition: 2
Size: 24" x 36"