Alright people. Here's the deal, I have been really busy the past few weeks doing work. I landed a job at a framing shop in Boulder. I know it sounds lame. But for me, this is really exciting. The perks that come with the job are worth mentioning as well. I get major discounts on framing. Which is the shit!My employment in photography up to this point, has been rather scattered. Anything from newspapers, to rafting, weddings and product shoots. I have gained a wealth of invaluable knowledge along the way. But for me, I was never truly satisfied in the photographs I was taking. In fact, it took away from the work that I wanted to be doing. You know what, if you want to read more about this topic, continue down a few paragraphs, and read my artists statement. It pretty much says, what I was going to say.Anyways, the other perk of my job is that they have a gallery, that I am able to display my work. I got this job about a month ago. A month is not very long to try and get something together. So, I have been digging through files, editing and printing, failing and editing again, matting, framing, writing, designing a new website, and staying up far past my bedtime. The gallery is in Longmont, Colorado, which has a growing art scene, but still isn't much. I will be participating in Second Friday's on January 8th at The Artist's Gallery . I welcome you to drop by and say hello. There will be snacks (killer meatballs), wine (pay bar, did someone say BYOB?), and did I mention there will be art by yours truly.
As many of you know, I enjoy exploring the many genre's of photography. But for this show I have only chosen landscapes to showcase. Landscapes sell, and I'm a starving artist. We'll see how this show goes. Hopefully it will lead to something more.
Above is the info card that I will be passing out. If you go to JoshSchutz.com in the next day, you will probably get my old website. Tonights project is to make the new site live. So hold your horses on that one. I also encourage you to read the artists statement. This statement refers to all of my work, but is more specific to the landscapes that will be shown. I'll save my other projects for future shows, it's gonna get nutty in here!
I hope to see some familiar faces at the opening. If you unable to attend, I won't be offended. Like I said, shared show, not that big of a deal. But I have to say, the pieces do like nice.
P.S. the photos shown below are not necessarily the ones in the show.
Artists Statement
For as long as I can remember, I have been seeking solitude in wild places. I’m not too sure what drove me to do so, but I knew it was powerful. On an infamous day in 2001, I bought my first camera. At first I was driven to take photographs of the wilds that surrounded me in my everyday life. But it wasn’t long before I realized that that was the very thing I was trying to separate myself from. My camera quickly became attached to my body while exploring the diverse landscapes and landmarks that surrounded me.
For me, the initial thought of mainstream life can motivate retraction to the solace I find in the backcountry. Occasionally, I am blessed with moments where light, setting, and time have aligned themselves to create a poetic setting. It is then my task to compose those elements in the scene, and capture the essence of what is before me. The photograph merely enables me to recollect and share the few moments of peace I have attained through the escape of civilization and everyday life.
The pursuit of the aesthetic in everything around me is never ending. I am constantly preparing myself for the next Golden Cathedral or Zen Landscape, and hoping that this one is as peaceful as the last. I truly feel amongst the Gods when I am able to align my being with the external forces that govern my world. For me, this is more than a walk in the woods. This is a quest for the divine inspiration that surrounds me.
