Stephen Shore's Everyday Epiphanies

In 1973, Stephen Shore left New York City and set out on a voyage to photograph America through the eyes of an ordinary tourist. 

Just 25, Shore was already a rising star in the art world, fresh off an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art—where, at the time, he was only the second living photographer to have had his own solo show. He was also a protege of Andy Warhol, who had taught him to appreciate the artistic value of random, everyday things—or what Warhol described as “radical inclusiveness.” 

With that aesthetic in mind, Shore, now 65, chose to document his trip the way an average person would: with a simple point-and-shoot camera aimed at the everyday banalities of the American road—where anything, he believed, could be fodder for art.

complete article here.

Stephen Shore's website here.

Strangers on a Train

Yuriy Modlikskiy passes his commute time on the train by sketching strangers. Even cooler than that, he gives the art work to his model when he's done with it.

He's captured hundreds of New Yorkers during a time of day most of them drudge through and want to forget about. Imagine the light brought into many of those dreary eyes when an artist hands them a portrait. Mr. Modlikskiy is doing great work and has found an intriguing way to connect with humanity.

For more (and image source) visit: nypost.com

Life in a Day

I recently watched this documentary and loved it! What a powerful movement this project has created. It's so exciting to think about the fact that so many people were involved in the same act for the same purpose on the same day. I love that the movie shows that we are all unique and yet all so alike in so many ways.


Read more about this amazing documentary here: nationalgeographic.com

ADAY.org is asking all of us to capture our daily lives through photographs on May 15, 2012.  I just signed up and so should you!

Their schpeel:

On May 15th we ask you to photograph what is close to you. Upload a photo, share it, compare it and join others all around the world doing the same. Let a part of your life inspire generations to come.

This project involves two of my very favorite aspects: connection and participation.  Way to go ADAY.org!  I can't wait to be a part of this project.

Jeff Harris and more than 4,748 Self-Portraits

This is one hefty "Day in the Life" project. I adore the commitment.



To read more about this project, click here.

Or visit Jeff's website to see what he's been up to the last 5,000 or so days.  (here)

Parallel Projects - One Day on Earth

One Day on Earth - Motion Picture Trailer from One Day On Earth on Vimeo.

Love this ambitious project that involves a collaborative effort among hundreds of film makers.  One day (and a lot of editing) is all it takes.