What have I been doing? Making business art.
My lack of tangible art to show is largely due to working hard on other arts - business and leadership. It's most evident in National Parks At Night (now one year old!) and in my daily efforts at my main source of income - the day job. But I am focusing on growing so that there is more room to make the art that matters to me.
Here is a little glimpse of what I have learned with a podcast called Obscure Entrepreneur with James Murphy.
I am so stoked to be chosen for the altMBA program
A few weeks ago, I stumbled across Seth Godin's altMBA program while seeing what Seth has been up to lately on his website.
I was a) shocked that I had not heard about it when launched earlier in 2015 and b) immediately wanted to be part of this experience. They had me after three paragraphs. Seriously.
So, I read about the commitment, the possibilities, and then consulted my wife. Well, it's a solid 30-day commitment and I will be immersed in day work plus this for neigh on a month. She practically pushed me back to the computer and said, "go for it! They made it for you."
Well, apparently, the team that chose the lucky 100 people for the third altMBA session agreed with Mabel. I got in. And I really can't wait for early January to come. I'm ready to collaborate, iterate and ship it. For my friends in the photo industry, this is like getting chosen for Barnstorm. I am humbled, but feel empowered. I am ready.
Please Help Fund My Kickstarter!
You may have read or heard about my camera gear being stolen a couple weeks back. I decided to make lemonade outta those lemons. I posted up a Kickstarter rich in art rewards including pigment and carbon transfer prints, cut paper masks and fashions, and private workshops. Interested in helping me get back on the horse? Read more here: http://kck.st/1wDjvNy
Featured Photographer of the day on Art Director's Club blog
I'm delighted to share with you a short interview I did with the ADC - published on their blog at ADCglobal.com. Read it here.
Night Paper Call for Volunteers - Couples
Photo shoot with Bombazeen Bean and Gymnos Alithea. Not a couple, but had terrific chemistry for the camera.
Valentine's Day is a perfect day to spread the word - we're looking for couples to work with on a volunteer basis for the next leg of the Night Paper art project.
I'm keen to make outfits for two loving people at a time. I have no preconceptions about who is loving whom, what they look like or a specific age. I want to make portraits of couples dressed in paper fashions for long exposures at night.
Want to learn more? Read here.
Want to see more? View Gallery.
Interested in volunteering? Drop me a line!
Update #2 from NIGHT PAPER Exhibition
Peter and his son from the 2008 Mermaid Parade
© Matt Hill
I have another set of gorgeous photos to share with you from friend and colleague Peter Waisnor. He was kind enough to photograph the event and share the photos with me for you to enjoy.
NIGHT PAPER Exhibition: Opening Night
© JP Sevillano
I am delighted to share with you that opening night (May 5th) at the Slipper Room for my NIGHT PAPER Exhibition was a success! Framed prints at the show can be purchased here.
Nine photos from the project were conservation-framed by Art of Framing, printed by Gotham Imaging on ILFORD GALERIE Prestige Gold Mono Silk. Guaranteed to last a lifetime or more, I am very proud of these images and they way they are presented. I hope you feel the same way and invite them into your home by purchasing one or more!
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Huge thanks to friend and fellow photographer JP Sevillano, who documented the evening and shared his photos for you to see! I am grateful, as I was busy talking with guests and enjoying the evening.
Here is a gallery of images from the exhibition:
There is one photograph of each of the nine models/volunteers for NIGHT PAPER in this exhibit. You are all amazing, wonderful people. More about them at these links:
Skyler Donohue
Anon & Clara Coquette
Heather Whatever
Falana Fox (digital, film)
Coltrane
Bombazeen Bean
Gymnos Alithea (one, two, three)
Sincerely Yours
Just in case you missed it, you can purchase the framed show prints here.
As if that was not enough, we were graced by the musical and physical beauty of Mamie Minch. She performed two sets of her unique blues singing and guitar work - something I have admired for over four years and was humbled that she chose to not only join us to perform but also don paper outfits in the spirit of NIGHT PAPER. Thank you for mesmerizing the audience, Mamie.
Mamie's CD, "Razorburn Blues"
© JP Sevillano
Here is a gallery of images from the gorgeous performance space at the Slipper Room. Again, thanks, JP, for shooting so many great photos.
On a final note, I'd like to write a special thanks to three people in particular.
Sincerely Yours was the subject of our shoot in November at Rockaway Beach. Only later did we find out she works at the Slipper Room when scouting for a location to make a photograph with a stage and proscenium arch. Because of Sincerely's efforts, we gained access to this location and were introduced to...
Todd Beers, Creative Director at the Slipper Room, asked us if we were interested in being their first "Artist-In-Residence" at the venue. This exhibition and the upcoming PAPER BURLESQUE are a collaboration between his inventive and creative vision for making the Slipper Room an art space in addition to a performance space and my project and willingness to propose a crazy event like PAPER BURLESQUE. Great working with you, Todd.
Last and certainly not the least, I thank Mabel Bermejo, my Production Manager for NIGHT PAPER and Producer for PAPER BURLESQUE. You keep me on track and make all important things happen. You also work with all the models and performers to arrange for fittings, rehearsals and more. I appreciate you and your efforts very, very much.
And also many thanks to all who came out this Sunday past. We hope to see you and more at PAPER BURLESQUE on May 19th! This show will be a night to remember. Buy your tickets now! This show is looking like it will sell out.
Collaborative Art Spectacle! Burlesque show with all artists dressing in cut paper fashions with live photo shoot. Tickets are $15 online $20 at door.
The Slipper Room
167 Orchard St, New York, NY
(212) 253-7246 slipperroom.com
Interview with Art Director's Club & The Photo Brigade
I am humbled this week to share with you two features about the NIGHT PAPER project and the upcoming PAPER BURLESQUE event on May 19th at the Slipper Room.
This morning, an interview with me about my process, the origins of my crafts and the upcoming events was published on The Art Director's Club website (ADCgloabl.org).
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Earlier in the week, The Photo Brigade published a post I wrote about NIGHT PAPER and some of the technical processes behind the photography.
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Deepest thanks to Robert Caplin of The Photo Brigade and Megan Garwood / Zack Kinslow at the ADC for choosing to share my work with the world. I appreciate you!
Thanksgiving 360
This year I used an awesome feature of my my very beloved Fuji X10 - 360-degree panoramic photos stitched in-camera.
View at full-size to see all the awesome details. It's kinda like That 70's Show.