CONCEPTUAL STATE for DECISION PORTRAITS

I've created this blog in order to effectively document my new series of portraits that are meant to be part of a large installation called PERSONAL GROUNDS. The focal point of the show will be the 3D sculptural unit called Decisions. (Scroll down to see this work and an explanation of it). I am making a series of portraits. (Scroll down to see the ones finished....and I'm also submitting just these portraits for solo exhibition too....for a show to be called "Decisions"). These images are meant to show important and everyday decisions. I do not mean to make any value judgments....just an image that tells a story of a personal decision...right or wrong....good or bad...simple or complex....a focus on a decision. This series is not about any social, moral, political or religious interpretation.

I like the "news print" look of the xylene transfers on tea-stained muslin. The result shows a specific person but also suggests others in the same situation. Each work is suppose to be both individual and universal. Most of the pieces will include embroidered words that relate to the title. I am flexible on both the words and the titles. I am open to new suggestions. I can be emailed privately at mouse_house@prodigy.net or called at (803) 254-0842.

I have an upcoming exhibition at City Gallery at Waterfront Park in Charleston, SC already scheduled for September 10 through October 10, 2010. I need as many portraits as possible. I need to secure portraits by June 1, 2010 in order to be completed by the installation of the show.

To participate, one must sign a standard model's release and provide a digital image via email. I will supply the model's release with a self-addressed, stamped return envelope!

EMAIL ME to participate or with any questions!