the IMAGES// laurie bray

Photos of the show taken by Laurie Bray on the web at photographybylaurie.biz

the INTERVIEWS// jehiah

Shot by James Richards at The Hive Gallery before and after the show. This is Jehiah our model for the roll of "individual". He represented the roll well and had some interesting insights. Have a look, have a listen...

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the INTERVIEWS// jennifer

Shot by James Richards at The Hive Gallery before and after the event. This is Jennifer the other half of our "non-traditional couple". Great energy and personalty. Good interviews.

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the INTERVIEWS// nick & katie

Shot by James Richards at The Hive Gallery before and after the event. This is Nick & Katie who represented the "traditional couple". They're dating in the real world and had some great insights. Have a look!

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the INTERVIEWS// julia

Shot by James Richards at The Hive Gallery before and after the event. This is Julia, the first half of our "non-traditional couple". I love the juxtaposition of her two interviews.

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the SHOW// continued results

REPRESSIONISM was a great success! We had over 30 people brave (or wealthy) enough to participate. We had hundreds of spectators. We had thousands of experiences...

And they're still continuing! We've recorded vast amounts of the show on film and in photographs. We're in the gathering and editing process right now. Posts will continue to follow as everything is processed.

Check back often for updates, or hit the follow button to be notified when we update!

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the STATEMENT// repressionism artist statement

REPRESSIONISM

ARTIST STATEMENT

Repressionism is a conceptual art piece. Conceptual art is a medium that deals in ideas and is more interested in the experienceof art than the visual aspect of it.
 
Repressionism is not a random smattering of models. I’ve gathered models to represent traditional, non-traditional, and individual relationships. The models have been blindfolded to keep them from knowing what you and I are projecting onto them. In this way we’re visually and physically representing the idea that we, in these relationships, are blind to the ideas being put on us by society. I’ve chosen permanent markers as well so that we become more careful in what we project and to represent how difficult it is to rid ourselves of these projections.
 
More than anything, Repressionism is an exploration of art. What it means to be an artist. What it means to be a viewer. What it means to be a subject. What it means to be art. Repressionism will allow you to experience all of these on many levels. Keep an open mind as you view and interact with the models. Explore your emotions and try to see how you fit into these varied rolls.

the PRESS// in this week

IN UTAH THIS WEEK

Repressionism announced on InThisWeek.com's blog as well as published in their weekly magazine! Pick one up on the streets of Utah or check out their blog.

SALT LAKE CITY WEEKLY

Repressionism was also announced by Brian Staker over at City Weekly. The article appeared both on the blog and in the publication!

Final day before the show... Looking forward to seeing you all there!

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the PHOTOGRAPHER// ethan killian

ETHAN KILLIAN

Just got in touch with local photographer Ethan Killian to shoot the models after our show at 9PM. Public is welcome to stay to watch the shooting process. I'm excited to have him join the REPRESSIONISM project.

View Ethan's portfolio at http://ekillian.org/

the MODELS// jennifer west

JENNIFER WEST

Another lovely model has signed on to participate in REPRESSIONISM.

the MODELS// jehiah bray

JEHIAH BRAY

Another model to be cast at REPRESSIONISM.

the MODELS// julia fae sanders

JULIA FAE SANDERS 
It's been a challenge to find models that are excited about the REPRESSIONISM concept and motivated to become a piece of living art. 
I'm pleased to have come across Julia and to have her join the cast that is slowly coming together. Be sure to stop by the show and leave your impressions on Saturday the 11th. 
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