MANY FACEtS, many victories

“Water Dancer.”

MANY FACEtS was an overwhelming success, on many levels.

First, I had a steady stream of visitors all the way until the event was wrapping up. I should have kept count, or had a guestbook, but I pretty much spent from 5 p.m. until 7-something talking almost non-stop to friends and new people.

Second, it made my work so much more tangible to me than it has ever been. Seeing the prints large, on walls and all together helped my artistic focus so much. The experience has given me a stronger sense of creative navigation.

I took a few videos and got a few shots of stuff for posterity, but I’ll just share the images I used on here.

I meant to have a couple of other pictures up for display, but some wires got crossed and they never got printed. However, it worked out perfectly, as I really couldn’t have fit anything else on the walls.

It was a crazy experience I hope to repeat as soon as possible.

If you’re interested in displaying MANY FACEtS, or in buying a print from the collection, get in touch with me on the Contact page of this website, or e-mail me at info@jcm-photo.com.

MANY FACEtS (artist statement)

I enjoy noticing little things about people, especially things others don’t seem to notice.

Maybe it’s the intellect of someone who is usually noticed for her beauty, or the opposite. Sometimes I just like how pleasant someone looks when at ease, or someone’s bold personality or sense of style.

At other times, I aim to tell a story about myself, or some emotion I’ve experienced. Of course, sometimes things just look too good not to photograph.

I look for these things, even when I’m paid to make someone’s portrait. What do I care about? What is special about this person? What’s really below the surface?

I believe there is something special about everyone which tends to go unnoticed, sometimes even by ourselves. I hope to capture a glimpse of that in my work.

Many thanks.

Jamie Maldonado
Oct. 7, 2010.

THANKS, in no particular order after the first one, to: Emily Smith at The Yoga Place for hosting my first show, and to Crystal Gable for mentioning me to her; my mom and stepfather for all the help; my brothers for their support and all that brotherly stuff; O. Rufus Lovett for the knowledge and for help selecting the images; Bettye Craddock for being BC; everyone in my photos, or who helped take them; everyone who showed up and those who wished they could!

Hopefully it won’t be long until I can invite everyone to another show.