Matt Hill 8/18/14 Matt Hill 8/18/14

Commission Cut Paper Art update

I have the great fortune to work with IndieWalls on a commission for original cut paper art. Without disclosing the final location, I will share a tiny tease tidbit of who the final artworks look... The long piece is nearly 4' in length. The two together will be a sight to see. Very excited.

Matt Hill 8/13/14 Matt Hill 8/13/14

NIGHT PAPER COUPLES: Clara Coquette and Hard Cory

A new american gothic, perhaps? — A *new* american gothic, perhaps?

Ever since starting the NIGHT PAPER project, I had dreams of exploring how real-life couples would relate to being dressed in surreal paper fashions, nude, standing in somewhat public spaces and posing for long exposure portraits.

I desired to see how their already-established relationship would bolster, grow, expand, augment, etc. the relationship with the lens, myself and the connection to the space, time and intent of being together on film.

I must say, I am fortunate to kick this leg of the project off with Clara Coquette (featured in previous NIGHT PAPER shoots) and her beau, Hard Cory.

We had fun on Randall's Island in NYC, exploring the periphery, looking for water, sky and a little privacy. Huge thanks to both of you for being simply amazing. Wthout further ado, here is a gallery of images from the shoot.

Are you interested in volunteering? Read more here.

Matt Hill 7/27/14 Matt Hill 7/27/14

A little (sub)urbex with JC and Gabe

Had some fun the other day with JC and Gabe.

Matt Hill 7/6/14 Matt Hill 7/6/14

Brooklyn Waterfront with Clara Coquette

This Saturday evening past, we had the distinct pleasure of having Clara Coquette join again for another Night Paper shoot. This time we went to visit the East River Piano, a somewhat recent phenomenon, nearly buried in the sand under the Manhattan side of the Brooklyn Bridge.

I was alerted to the opportunity by Rich Scarpitta, who visited us while at the Astoria Flea a week or three ago (and many thanks!). Apparently, we have som mutual friends, including Rob Yasinac, who authored the enxeccelnt book, HUDSON VALLEY RUINS: Forgotten Landmarks of an American Landscape.

OK, without further ado, on to the photos! I nearly dragged out the recently-acquired Corona C-1 8x10 camera, but alas, this will appear during future NIGHT PAPER shoots. My trusty D700 + LOMO Petzval Lens and Nikon 14-24mm took the situation to task.

Matt Hill 6/21/14 Matt Hill 6/21/14

Mermaid Parade 2014

Our dear friend (and Night Paper volunteer) Sincerely Yours invited us to march in the Mermaid Marching Band this year at the 2014 Mermaid Parade in Coney Island. It was, simply put, a fantastic day.

Fact: I had not used my sax in many, many years.
Another fact: I did not practice the music prior to today.
A final fact: We had fun anyway! woohoo!

Here is a bunch of photos shot today with my IR-converted Canon G9. Good day for it.

Matt Hill 4/14/14 Matt Hill 4/14/14

Come Visit Us at the Astoria Flea in May, June and July

NOTE 7/7/2014: We are done with exhibiting at the Astoria Flea. Thanks for visiting us! We appreciate you :-)

Exciting news! You can come see and purchase my works for a limited run this Spring/Summer right here in Queens. Along with other really cool local artists, we're exhibiting with a 10x10 booth at the LIC Flea's newest extension, the Astoria Flea at Kaufmann Studios.

STAY UP TO DATE by subscribing to my social accounts. There will be special doorbuster deals that I only share on social, so follow me and stay tuned!

We will be at the Astoria Flea eight Sundays from 10am - 6pm:
5/4
5/11
5/25
6/08
6/15
6/22
6/29
7/6

The address for Astoria Flea & Food at Kaufman Studios is 35-23 35th Avenue.
Enter at the big Kaufman Studios gates at 35th Avenue and 36th Street

Updates:

Short video showing some of the original cut paper art for sale:

May 4th: We had a fantastic opening day! It was #StarWarsDay and prints flew out of the rack and into people's homes as they took advantage of a special discount to celebrate the day.

Our booth was looking spiffy!

And I made live art, cutting new paper masks for people to see and enjoy.

May 11th update:

May 25th Update

JUNE 8th UPDATE

June 15th Update

June 22nd Update

June 29th Update:

July 6th (final) Update:

PREVIEW OF ART FOR SALE

Thanks again for your interest in my arts. You may always visit our online store to purchase 24/7.

Matt Hill 4/10/14 Matt Hill 4/10/14

Revisiting the Valley of Fire

Had a great outing tonight with my good friends Gabe and JC in the Valley of Fire. Photos!

Matt Hill 2/14/14 Matt Hill 2/14/14

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!

Matt Hill 2/10/14 Matt Hill 2/10/14

Night Paper: Anon in Studio

After a creative hiatus, NIGHT PAPER is back with a vengeance. Anon joined us in studio as a model for an experimental day of working out new lighting ideas, a new paper fashion and methods. I am now sewing paper, and delighted. It's a very strong bond and allows freedoms I had not imagined when devising new methods to make surreal paper fashions that last longer during vigorous movements (such as jumping).

Without further ado, here is a choice set of images from a very productive day in studio. Enjoy and share.