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Comment on Point of View & Connections by Patricia Lay-Dorsey

Patricia Lay-Dorsey — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 04:19:34 +0000

Thank you so much, Christy, for posting this entry about the wonderful connection we made during our portfolio review at the Filter Photo Festival in Chicago. I have since spent time on your website and am deeply moved by your work. You really do see the world through the eyes of children with their unflinching honesty, unique point of view and raw innocence. I am honored that you see similar things in my work. I trust we will meet again.

Comment on Being and Becoming by Saundra Karol

Saundra Karol — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 21:24:30 +0000

This is so interesting to me as another child photographer. I just found your site, but I am sure glad. Fantastic work, thoughts, and all!

Comment on Maybe I think too much. by Shea Naer

Shea Naer — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:21:26 +0000

These are really worthwhile questions, and there are no easy answers. Although I have not read his book, I have enjoyed some of Gladwell’s essays in the New Yorker.

As image-makers we try to navigate a certain visual / intuitive territory, and then because of certain requirements, we must explain the imagery via words. I think there are many artists who find this process a bit awkward, and lacking in “flow”. On the other hand, expressing ourselves on a theme can offer it’s own insights, and propel us to deeper work.

When I studied experimental theatre, our esteemed teacher would remind us that if we had a “good idea”, to toss it aside. If we paid more attention to the chance elements, and responded instinctually, then what resulted was a fresher performance.

As to the images you posted, they stand on their own. Would their mystery be somehow diminished if they were accompanied by the “blueprints” or an artist statement? Depends on the viewer, and a number of other factors.

Ah, this is all so complex.

Comment on Feeling Like A Giant by Tami Bone

Tami Bone — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:42:23 +0000

Christy, this is something very interesting you’ve brought up. When I look at your images, especially the three color ones in this blog post, I feel like I am seeing a child’s world thru a child’s eyes. Your photographs not only shows me a child, but they make me feel as if I am a child, as if I am seeing thru their eyes. Maybe because you are experiencing a child as you are photographing, you are seeing the child as quite big. I don’t ever remember thinking of myself as a child as small. Do you? Maybe it’s natural for children to see themselves as big, and maybe that’s the reason for moment of disorientation when you see the child again. You were experiencing that feeling of bigness . . . possibly? Wonderful images . . . love the work!

Comment on The Space/Place of My (Re)Inhabited Childhood by Cornelia

Cornelia — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:21:05 +0000

This is great info to know.