Today, I officially kicked my new photography project, featuring my Ikea “Alexander Visitor Chair”, that I copped last spring from the “As Is” bin.
When I got the chair last soring, I was so struck by the color that I did not even think about where I was going to put it at home. I guess, you can say this is a good example of me not being able to control my spending.
Anyway, so I got the chair home & just sat it at the top of my basement steps, where it collected dust and everything else for months. No wait, I think we did use it once when we needed an extra chair at the dinner table. And I did use it for a photo test last summer that came out very well.
So over the last few weeks, after attending a friend of mines photo art exhibit, I started to think that I could do this, next thing my idea was born. I had decided to use my Alexander Visitor chair as a focal point for my exhibit (if I get one/can make it happen).
My plan for the exhibited photos is to have each feature the chair out & about & in different situations, with & without people. At this point, I am going to do several months of work to get a collection of photos that I feel are representative of my style & exhibit worthy.
Like I said, today was the official jump off point & I did a series of 20+ shots & here is my favorite, titled “Passerby”. This shot was taken at the Law School of the University of Michigan aka “the law quad”, & the ghost in the background is yours truly.
If you are interested in keeping up with my work, which I am calling “Mobile Ekundu Kiti” Check it out here. By the way, Ekundu Kiti means red chair in Swahili jicydnk.
Ebony / January 14, 2008
I really like that picture. You take some amazing photos.
Erica C. / January 14, 2008
Very nice pictures Byg! I’ve finally got up off my ass (at my brother’s urging)to finally get some of my writings published. We’ll see how it goes!
Keep up the inspiration!
Tamra / January 14, 2008
Love it!!!
The thought of lugging the chair around to shoot sounds like so much fun (seriously). You’re making me want to get back into FUN/artistic photography (this product photo crap sucks–well kinda).
Thanks for getting me hooked on Flickr (smirk). I was trying to stay away. lol.
Awesome shot.
Bygbaby / January 14, 2008
Ebony 0- Thx so much!!!
Ercia C – Now that is what I am talking about. Empower yourself for 08!!!
Tamra – You know, the first location I went to it was no sweat but when I when into the woods with it, I was like damn, this is going to be a trip. But I think in the end it will be more than worth it.
I am on Flickr all day, reading forums, looking @ photos & studying what I can do better. I love it!!!
Bygbaby
Renea / January 15, 2008
Looking forward to the adventure. Did you hear about the guy who moved into IKEA while his apartment was being fumigated? You should contact them, they might underwrite your exhibition.
Bygbaby / January 15, 2008
Renea – I just read that & tripped out. How cool & funny. I’m sure that would not be available for the average New Yorker infested with little brown nocturnal friends.
I never thought about talking to anyone at Ikea but it is worth a trip to the store to talk to a manager about my idea. Today, I also thought about an art grant but haven’t the slightest clue on how to research or write on, nor do I have time
Renea / January 15, 2008
Check dude out on his website– Mark@markmalkoff.com — apparently he talked to the general manager of the store, but I’m sure she in turn ran it by IKEA’s public relations. They could use a link to minority communities…for all the allen wrench screwing I’ve done, I should get an IKEA HD & N award. See, I’m working it in. Working it in…
Darius T. Williams / January 16, 2008
the pic is hot. I would love to get some of ur work framed and in my house.
Bygbaby / January 16, 2008
Renea – Damn, he has like some major work on this site. The videos are hilarious.
Darius – Thx & coming soon!!!
Bygbaby