Walking Pictures #7

Backyard 1, 2 & 3, Milwaukee WI 2008 ©jwl

I've been a little busier than usual lately so the walks have been on the backburner. I have found that you don't have to go to far to see things of interest. These were literally taken in my backyard. Sitting, having a beer and watching the birds in the feeders. Simple pleasures indeed.

jw lawson SHOW UPDATE

Abandoned Garage, Carter's Valley, Tennessee 2006 ©jwl

Since my last transmission, I found out about two more group shows that I am to participate in. If anyone is in the area, have a look and let me know what you think. If you can make the receptions, I'll be happy to buy you a drink.

My work was accepted to the NORTHERN NATIONAL JURIED ART COMPETITION in Rhinelander, WI. The show will take place at the Nicolet College Art Gallery. This show will be on display July 22 – September 12, 2008. The opening reception will be July 22 at 5:00PM.

In September, I will have work on display at the UW Memorial Union in Madison, WI. Lisa Hostetler, Curator at the Milwaukee Art Museum has chosen my work to be included in PHOTO MIDWEST: A Seven State Photography Competition. I am terribly excited about this show and would like to thank Lisa for her generosity. This show will run from September 26 – November 11, 2008.

Walking Pictures #6

Corner, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2008 ©jwl

I spent most of today working around the house. Mowing the yard, feeding the birds and chilling with my girl. I took a walk while she was in the shower to get a sixer and on the way back I found this. I'm not quite sure the attraction, but I am completely sure that I can't qit looking at it. Let me know if the quality of mystery is shared.

Getting to Work

It's been a minute, so I thought I'd try and share what's been happening with my work and otherwise.

WORK For 2008, I have abandoned all thought of traveling to make photographs. I usually make a trip or two every year (in the last two years they have been Memphis and East Tennessee), but this year I am going to stay home and work on the images I have collected. Every time I gather new fodder, I get so excited by the new work that I leave a few behind. So far, that leaves a lot of little babies unattended. I wanna dig in and get cracking on those hatchlings this year.

PACKETS I have been rigorously sending work out to galleries and museums (if you are reading this from said museums, thanks for your time). I have also been getting a lot of that work returned with no good news. I appreciate the words they send me, but I am getting rhino-skin with all the 'thanks, but no' letters. Not that I expected otherwise, but the ego is fragile.

THE BOOK Many of you have been put on the pre-order list for the book and I promise it will be worth the wait. There have been some delays in production. Mostly the scope of the project has reached a place where I have 5 people either working or waiting to work, not to mention my ever increased tweaking of the thing. I promise, it will be good. If anyone else would like to pre-order, send me an email and I will put you on the list.

SHOWS Tomorrow I am going to frame and pack the work for the show in NY. I am hoping to get to the show, but I will miss the opening because I am shooting wedding that weekend. Anyone reading this in NYC, see the entry a few down from this and go to the show. My photos need your eyes to survive. The show at LULU is getting a good response. If you can get there before August to have a look, let me know what you think. Looks like if things work out, I may be putting some work in Knoxville, TN within the year. T. Michael Martin at The Basement Gallery gave me an enthusiastic response. I look forward to working with him.

GALLERY You may or may not know, I have decided to streamline the shows at the gallery to coincide with Gallery Night here in Milwaukee. What that means is that I will be having 4 shows a year rather than 7. It also means that I am booked until 2010 (YIKES). I am always looking at work, so don't hesitate to send submissions. Who knows, I might break my own new rules and put you on the wall sooner than you think. For the most part, the limited schedule is a way for me to get more work done for myself. We will see what happens next.

That's about it. Get with me if you want a book or if you wanna get my work on your walls.