Film theorists, feminist scholars and art historians have long studied the Gaze.
At times, this kind of directed looking with power attached to it creates a cloud of insecurity and judgment, objectifying the subject. Other times, this intentional focus with energy surrounds the subject with empowerment and celebration allowing for genuine appreciation.
Traditionally in art history this exchange involves a male viewer and a female subject in which the male holds the power over the female. The female is involved in being subjected to the Gaze along with the ability to be admired.
But let us switch that.
My series allows all viewers to take command of the Gaze’s power and for these male subjects to experience the heat and warmth of that Gaze.
Digital Prints
Dry-mounted
Images in “Switching the Gaze” Series displayed in Missouri State University’s Brick City Gallery Spring 2018 (Printed and mounted 40”)
Medium format film
Darkroom developed and printed
Dry mounted
Series exploring the landscape of a specific individual that I was once most intimate with mentally, physically and emotionally.
Digital shot and print
Shot Fall 2017
35mm colored film
Darkroom developed and printed
Dry mounted
No post-shooting manipulation
A documentary series capturing the daily life of my older brother (Zach), boyfriend (James) and their roommate (Nathan) in Rolla, Missouri. Images of all three Missouri Science & Technology graduates follow these young adults throughout Spring 2017.
Shot with large format 4x5 camera, black and white film
Darkroom developed and printed
Dry mounted
35mm black and white film
A continuation of “Switching the Gaze” series
Film theorists, feminist scholars and art historians have long studied the Gaze.
At times, this kind of directed looking with power attached to it creates a cloud of insecurity and judgment, objectifying the subject. Other times, this intentional focus with energy surrounds the subject with empowerment and celebration allowing for genuine appreciation.
Traditionally in art history this exchange involves a male viewer and a female subject in which the male holds the power over the female. The female is involved in being subjected to the Gaze along with the ability to be admired.
But let us switch that.
My series allows all viewers to take command of the Gaze’s power and for these male subjects to experience the heat and warmth of that Gaze.
Digital Prints
Dry-mounted
Images in “Switching the Gaze” Series displayed in Missouri State University’s Brick City Gallery Spring 2018 (Printed and mounted 40”)