The Monalog Collective is doing a yearlong project called “Visions of America”. Each member will capture images that evoke his or her personal vision of America during this pivotal and difficult time in which we all live. The “official” start of the project was July 1st, but we all had the opportunity to begin making pictures in January. The idea was to create new work.
I have been making photographs all year but I was particularly keen on getting out during the Fourth of July weekend to try my luck. I had a lot of fun and hopefully made a few keepers.
I feel like I live in a country I don’t fully recognize anymore, yet I believe there still is plenty of good, humor and beauty to be found that will help form my vision of America. How do you think? Do you have a vision of yourAmerica? Surely you must! And guess what … you don’t need to travel for opportunities to find what you’re looking for. Street, landscape, portrait … you name it … it’s all around you … really … just see it!
How about doing your own year long “Vision of America” project? Be creative … you just might create some very important and meaningful work!
Stay well,
Michael