Yesterday I made a first submission to MoCP Chicago (Museum of Contemporary Photography) with “Chicago – In Few Words.” Taking a risk for me means submitting vintage images. As many of these are being presented for the first time in 40 years or so, they have become new to me and I experience them as new in my selection of them, but I cannot say how someone else with interpret them. Look at Gallery Chicago and see the old as new.
Taken on a long road trip and photographic exploration of the Western United States, this image touches the boy in me and my fascination with old technology and the elegance of engineering. This is one of few running steam locomotives left in the country that gives rides to tourists. It is located in Ely, Nevada and was our rest stop after we missed finding Area 51, even if THEY say the place isn’t there.
Current work is old work. I’ve spent some months scanning older images for preparation of a book. I’m glad to be doing this long-needed update to my website and my portfolio. I invite any input. The method of this review dredges up old feelings and gives me a look at my past through the perspective of today.