Work for Now and Later

Wall Painting, Louisville KY 2009 © jwl

This is one of many wall paintings that I have photographed over the last few years. I am loosely considering using these ideas as the fodder for my CaseWorks installation in Memphis this fall. For now, it's quite delicate and colorful.

Walking Pictures #36

Garage, Louisville, KY 2009 © jwl

Here's another photo from my trip to Louisville in May. The work is so fresh in my mind that it is hard to believe that is was so long ago. The first image I posted from the trip was from the interior of this garage. That show was very stylized and odd (for me), this image is much more simple and honest.

King Of Adams County

Tin Man, Highway 13, WI 2009 © jwl

I went by the Adams County Flea market a couple of weeks ago to get some new fodder for my budding portfolio of Antiques, Fireworks & Flea Markets. I had been here photographing 6 years ago, but I didn't get very much work. Unfortunately, the market was closed but this guy was there and we spent some time together.

More WI Photographs

Point Bluff Sportsmen, Highway 13, WI 2009 © jwl

Here are a couple more new images from my recent day out and about in WI.

Cone, Highway 13, WI 2009 © jwl

New WI Work

4 Crosses, Highway 16, WI 2009 © jwl

My whole trip through WI last week wasn't spent lamenting about losing time. I found some new art along the way as well. This was a gift I was given that day.

Retrace My Own Steps

(Site Of) Abandoned Structure, Highway 16, WI 2009 © jwl

I spent some time out on the country roads of WI last week. I had a wonderful day. I decided to retrace some steps that I had taken a few years ago and try and make art along the way. I found a space that I had been in on the last journey and decided to document what was there (or not). I also photographed the pile of wood that was once this structure (not pictured).

This is not new phenomenon for me, but it never gets easier. I am not sure what it means to me, but I spend a great deal of time with these spaces, albeit in photographic form, and so when they disappear from view I get a feeling of loss.

Abandoned Structure, Highway 16, WI 2003 © jwl

Portrait #14

AJ Dusek, Milwaukee WI 2009 © jwl

AJ came up Friday to go to the race @ The Milwaukee Mile with me (sadly it was rained out). He reluctantly sat for a few portraits and we got some good stuff. For whatever reason he wanted me to try to leave his face out so I tried to please him and myself at the same time. I'm glad he came by, I always enjoy seeing him.