photo-eye Gallery
Looking Inward: 2020 Highlights
photo-eye Gallery
For artists, the act of looking inward is nothing new. It constitutes a significant part of the creative process. Yet, these unprecedented times have made this exercise all the more pertinent for them.
 |
| Laurie Tümer, Homebound, June 6th 2018/21, 7:21 pm, archival pigment print, 6 x 12 inches, edition of 15, $800 |
"Years ago, I began the practice of photographing what I see, mostly
framed through a window – New Mexico’s high desert, and the gardens and
buildings I designed to photograph. Weirdly, being homebound these past
10 years due to progressing Multiple Sclerosis
somewhat prepared me for this pandemic. What has made this endurable is
the place I live, a generous subject, and being no stranger to
isolation. These images always seemed to need the suggestion of a framed
opening, where I pause before these spectacles of
heaven and earth that provide respite from the catastrophic losses in
the world and in my own life. After years of experimentation,
constructing the elliptical arch this year satisfied my need for a
frame, I began the series "Homebound", and art's survival
value has become even clearer." — Laurie Tümer
There is something unexpectedly positive that has been generated by this pandemic: the call to look inward and contemplate our place as individuals on a shared planet.
For artists, the act of looking inward is nothing new. It constitutes a significant part of the creative process. Yet, these unprecedented times have made this exercise all the more pertinent for them.
Over the past year, art has given hope, imagination, and the feeling of companionship to many. This goes beyond entertaining those self-isolating at home with books, music, and Netflix. Art has been a platform for voicing emotional and critical responses to the current state of our world.
This week, photo-eye Gallery shares work created by some of the artists who have been actively engaged during this time. Take a look at the images below, and please reach out to us if you would like further information. Enjoy!
Tom Chambers
Julie Blackmon
James Pitts
JP Terlizzi
