William Rugen
“Akela Flats, AZ”
2008
Ultrachrome Archival Print
Edition: NE
PHOENIX: Going on right now is a fantastic photography show at MonOrchid Gallery. Artist, William LeGoullon with co-curator Jason Roehner called on eleven diverse photographers, some native Arizonians, some newcomers, and some who have come from around the globe to portray Arizona just in time for the state’s centennial. “The Forty Eighth: Contemporary Photography at Arizona’s Centennial”, celebrates, comments, and examines the culture, terrain, architecture, and people at this time and place.
Mathew Moore
“Mirage 1”
2007
C-Print
Edition: N/A
Courtesy of Lisa Sette Gallery
Mr. LeGoullon says, “We’ve specifically chosen photographers whose work covers a multitude of contemporary elements, each representative of what makes up our great state. Our focus is not about where Arizona has been over the last 100 years, but rather where we are “now” with respect to our past. By selecting photographers of various career levels, and some even from out-of-state, we aren’t interested in just focusing on showcasing individual works but also a collective whole and encompassing experience.”
Jason Roehner
“Untitled”
2011
Archival Pigment Print
Edition: NE
Featured are the works of from some Phoenix-based photographers, some of course, who studied at Arizona State University, or teach there (Michael Lundgren). Some have gone on from ASU and teach elsewhere (Bryon Darby now teaches at The University of Kansas). While Tiffiney Yazzie was raised on the Navajo Reservation, and is from the Yucca Fruit-Strung-Out-In-A-Line Clan, and born for the Salt People Clan.
Tiffiney Yazzie
“Embrace 1st Ed. From The Rosita Series”
2011
Archival Inkjet Print
Edition: 4/10
Courtesy of The Berlin Gallery at The Heard Museum
Others include, Andrew Phelps, an Arizona born photographer who has been living in Europe since 1990. Edgar Cardenas has been exploring the the role of water in the Phoenix area with the Phoenix Transect project for three years.Jesse Rieser was most recently honored by the prestigious Art Director’s Club of New York as one of fifty international emerging creatives under 30. Fourth-generation farmer, Mathew Moore addresses issues of ecological, cultural, and economical sustainability revealed through his artistic narrative regarding the potential loss of the romanticized American farm (check out Mr. Moore’s current exhibition at the Phoenix Art Museum).
Edgar Cardenas
“Arizona Falls”
2009
Archival Inkjet Print
Edition: 1/50
Unfortunately, there are only a few dates to catch this show, so I recommend that you mark these dates on your calendar! It is worth the visit.
Michael Lundgren
“Coliseum”
2006
Archival Pigment Print
Edition: 1/5
Piece from “Mid Century Marvels”
a project of the Percent for Art Program, Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture
The mighty Saguaro seen, frequently, being carried across the dessert! Only a privileged few are permitted to move them, or collect their skeletons! So majestic!! So simple! The artist has an eye for bringing to the forefront what so many never see.