Grounded

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Jules B.

• Artist Statement

  I’m drawn to black and white photos. They allow for a more abstract depiction of my surroundings. I am deeply intrigued by portraits. In my experience capturing a person's essence in one photo is one of the hardest things you can do as an artist. I find that one of the best ways to show who a person is is to place them in the environment they feel the most comfortable and allow them to behave naturally. I’m excited by the narrative power of photography. I also love how photos allow for many different understandings. This photo was taken at the Albany Bulb, a common destination for my mother and I, and was shot on an analog camera with black and white film.

• Creative Statement

  Creativity is the ability to make unique things.