Preparing for my first exhibit has been an exhilarating process. It has forced me to get more organized and think about my work differently. Whereas before I had a large collection of images; I now have a collection of image series. The series are grouped by a common element, like subject matter or color. It has also directed my focus to the business side of being artist; thinking about sales, marketing, and profit margins. While many artists hate that part of the business, I find it to be interesting (not fun or exciting, mind you – just interesting). I’ll go into more detail over the next few posts about each of those areas.
I was asked by the curator to select six photographs. Knowing that the Night Gallery features darker themed art, I chose six images that I believe stand on their own, but contribute to the series as a whole. I decided to title the series LAMENT, after one of the images, entitled “L’hiver Deplorent” (Winter Lament, in English). These are strong images; and while I don’t believe thousands of people will want them hanging in their home or office, I felt it was important to make a statement with my first show; to select pieces that inspire me and clarify why I love creating this type of art.
To see the series that will be featured in the exhibit, please visit www.kcwgallery.com, the online home of KC Wilkerson, Fine Art Black and White Photography.
