So my 2nd Detroit Pecha Kucha Night presentation has come & gone like a thief in the night. The evening could have not been any better! I was supported by my family, friends, members of the Detroit art community & somewhat of a rowdy crowd. OK, the crowd wasn’t rowdy but someone had way too many glasses of wine and she kept calling out my name. That’s another thing though, but I will say that Suite Suzy caught her in the ladies room talking to herself.
Anyway, as I stated before, I presented images from my NYC Analog Street Portrait series. I also included 5 images that I have yet post online. One being the image above of a model that was walking for fashion designer Nicole Miller at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week moments after I snapped her.
I had a rough outline of what I wanted to say about the images & my process etc, but when the mic was handed to me as the music started playing, things changed. I actually started telling stories about the subjects and the events surrounding the photos, including a moment where I discussed my pimp boots in the Meat Packing District. It was quite animated & I was really in the zone.
Before I knew it, the presentation was over & the lights faded to black.
I walked off stage feeling like a champ giving high fives & handshakes to attendees.
Some comments I heard:
- Those photos need to be in a gallery
- Your use of color is inspiring
- You really told a story and did not need words
- Were those really taken with a film camera
- I could listen to your stories forever
Shit, let’s hope that the 1st one comes true!
I really felt great! So what’s next? I’ll be posting the rest of the photos over the next few weeks and talking about the people as I prepare to publish my next series on Detroit housing.
In the meantime, check some of the other presenters that I saw who rocked it & inspired me!
Maria Bologna – Office supply doodles
Miguel Yeoman – Painting
Marie Andrews – Painting and illustration
Leslie C. Horn – Sustainable living through architecture
Check here to view more of my NYC Analog Street Portrait series.
Amber / April 16, 2011
Is there a way to “like” this post? Facebook is ruining everything, isn’t it? This is awesome news though, and I really wish I could have been there to finally meet Suzy :)… But I am so glad you rocked it and received such awesome feedback!
B.
Jessica S. / April 17, 2011
Sounds great! Congratulations. Do you have the whole collection of portraits online anywhere for those of us who live really far away?
Vivrant Thang / April 17, 2011
I so wish I could have been there. I would have loved to hear you talk about this series, which I love. I truly have enjoyed watching your art career play out over the past year or two I have known you. Win, win and more win. Can’t wait to see what’s next.
Art gallery and book. It is written.
Z Smith / April 20, 2011
You did an excellent job. I am so glad I was there to witness your presentation. Onward and upward!
Tafari / April 26, 2011
Friends, thanks so much for your continued love & support virtually, spiritually & physically!