Hindsight 30/40 show

Hindsight is 30/40
The Salon
7-9PM
2656 S. La Cienega Blvd 90034

A group show I have two pieces in.

RANGEFINDER MAGAZINE

Link to the article:

http://digitalmag.rangefinderonline.com/rangefinder/september_2013#pg123

Photo District News

PDN online piece on Visitor




Bootsy Holler's Visitor

MAY 06, 2013

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David J. Carol

ALL PHOTOS COPYRIGHT BOOTSY HOLLER 2013 

I'm not usually fooled by photographs, but the first time I saw Bootsy Holler's pictures, she totally got me! I had no clue and suddenly it hit me. Bravo!! Very impressive and compelling stuff. I had to know more about the photos and I had to know more about anyone named Bootsy! So I contacted her and we chatted for a while. Here is a little Q&A with Ms. Holler.
 
Hi Bootsy, tell me about how and why you started making these "Zeligesque" photos. 
Zelig is a great reference for this work. I must watch the movie again now.

The How: I had been in Los Angeles for a few years and was looking for inspiration and a community of photographers. I had started a class with Aline Smithson at the Julia Dean Workshop to find this inspiration and community; our first assignment was a self-portrait.

The Why:  I had a lot of vintage clothing, a box of old family snap shots and a project I had done on my Grandparents home. I've always been interested in antiquated objects and have always been compared to my Grandmother Ruby with her skills for clothing design, so I placed myself next to her in 1936. The image of me, my white shepherd "Mouse" and my Grandmother Ruby was the image I brought to class as my self portrait.  The reaction from everyone was great and from there I knew I had something interesting and personal to work on.  Now the why is different, as I have learned so much about myself in the process and about my mother and her mother? Understanding where they have come from explains a lot about my self.  Can’t wait to start on my father’s side of the family.

If you could travel through time once every 10 years, who would you bring with you and where would you go?
This is hard for me because I'm such a realist and always try and stay present. But I would probably travel with my sister as she is a great traveler and I know we have had many lives together. So Paris in the 20's to visit Kiki and all the artists she was hanging out with of the time would be amazing.

Then, on my next trip, I would have to take my husband to Rome 100AD where we could study all the architecture and buildings.

But as much as traveling is great, I must say, for me, home is my favorite place.

When did you first get "serious" about photography and what did you photograph?
I have always been interested in photography from a young age. When it became serious, I suppose, would have started when I was shooting images to use for a small business I was running when I was 25. I was shooting oddities and objects to be used in my products. But at that same time I was shooting bands, musicians, live shows and portraits, as that was my scene in the 1990’s. Portraiture has always been my thing, be it objects or people.

Finally, you can choose any five photographers’ work to display in your home. Who would you choose?
I would probably choose some contemporary artist like Thierry Gearon, Julie Cockburn, Charles Grogg, I love the texture they all bring and could live with their work.  For the last few I would add some classic B&W of Edward Weston, Julius Shulman and Robert Frank. Oops 6, I guess I’ll have to rotate the work.

Link to full online piece:
http://www.pdnonline.com/emergingphotographer/Bootsy-Hollers-Visi-8047.shtml

Photo of the Month - holiday two

"The Couch & The Tree"
This first image has such a great mysterious feeling to it. I shot this up on Phinney Ridge in an apartment that had just been abandon by an 85 year old mother and her daughter. The building was being torn down and they were asked to leave. A favorite image of mine.
edition of 10
13 x 19" photo luster paper - 11 x 17" Giclée image size - $150

"The Boy & The Boat"
Another favorite is this shot off Gorée Island, a ferry ride from Dakar, Senegal.
The island is popular with tourists, especially African-Americans
because of the symbolic status it has assumed as a place where
African slaves were shipped off to the Americas.
edition of 10
13 x 13" photo luster paper - 10 x 10" Giclée image size -$150

If you are interested they are shipping this week and next.
Ten dollar shipping and handling fee.
I will invoice you through PayPal.

PHOTO OF THE MONTH - Four Lillies

all images © bootsy holler

"FOUR LILLIES"

This intimate print of four lillies comes with a wide boarder that will draw you in.
This is a great gift item and an image anyone can look at for years.

8" x 10" paper size
2.25" x 4.25" image size

edition of 25
Giclée prints each signed & numbered in pencil

$ 45+ shipping

email me from my site and I'll send you a paypal invoice
or
if you want to be added to the monthly email for Photo of the Month just let me know.

$ 45

PHOTO OF THE MONTH - hotel room

"Hotel Room"
This is a limited print run of 5 - 20" x 20" paper size - 18" x 18" image size
Fujicolor Crystal Archive paper matte surface
Each print signed and numbered
Special limited edition price $250
if you are interested let me know and you can PayPal.

PHOTO OF THE MONTH- ducky

DUCKY 8" x 10" paper size - image b&w edition of 25 one time price $45 +$5 for shipping Paypal payments under boo@bootsyholler.com or you can send a check. FRAME SUGGESTIONS - Find a thrift or antique frame to hang your art in or go to a frame shop and see if they have small 8x10 frames for cheap. Sometimes the frame shops make small frames from left overs. Feel free to frame this image square, it looks great 8x8".

Photo Show in Seattle

Opening
sponsored by
Wall Space Gallery at Little City
8 April, 5.30pm - 7.30pm
1318 E Pine St. Seattle WA
206.721.0334

Join us at City Catering for a fabulous evening of conversation, beverages, great food and fabulous art. This month we are showcasing Bootsy's series Ruby and Willie. This series, documenting the beauty and stillness of her Grandparents home in Richland, Washington is rich in color and texture, a visual treat not to be missed. wall space is pleased to work with City Catering to provide a venue for these poignant images.click image to see more

If you are interested in buying a piece contact Wall Space Gallery
gallery@wallspaceseattle.com | 206.749.9133

PHOTO OF THE MONTH - Hope

for a larger view click image
HOPE

20" x 20" paper size
18" x 18" image size
Fujicolor Crystal Archive paper
matte surface
edition of 5
Each print signed and numbered
One time price of
$ 195.00

contact me if you are interested.

Larger format prints measuring 30 x 30 inches, signed and numbered 1/5 also available.
contact me for pricing

The HOPE image was shot in Eastern Washington, 2001 on a drive to visit my families in Richland. After crossing over the Columbia River on I-90 going East jump onto highway 243 South. Drive past Wanapum Dam and through the apple orchards and grape vines until you come apon a little town called Desert Aire. Off to the left you see the HOPE sign and to the right you see the tiniest chapel ever.