more photography from rebecca dietz

i know i’ve mentioned rebecca dietz’s work before, but it must be mentioned again. the fact that 1) she has new work; and 2) it is still stuck in my mind weeks after i wrote that first post is telling. so this time (and with the artist’s help), may i present it all with more feeling and detail.

rebecca’s fascinating souvenirs collection was a bit of a homecoming, as she’s always been immensely attracted to carnivals, (and at one point was a circus/performance artist in san francisco). the giant animals, pirates and fairy tale figures were a wonderful mixture of terror and delight that frequented her childhood imagination. on her return to delaware to get her mfa in photography, a chance drive brought her back to ocean city, the scene of many summer childhood vacations, where the same creatures awaited her. this created a direct connection back to forgotten memories of her childhood.

the camera that she used for many of the photographs was an old mamiya twin lens reflex, the tank-like kind of camera that you hold at the waist and look down into to compose the image. this particular choice of camera created an interesting irony: seeing this world again from the height of a five year old child. add to this the fact that rebecca and the creatures were older. the weathered paint and exterior added a sadness and a softness to their characters, yet also brought them back to life, like an old friend discovered after many years. these photographs are a bit like portraits, a reconnection with childhood friends and an homage to the distance of time and decay.

the souvenir series is sepia toned, silver gelatin photographs. the image sizes are approximately 10″ square, framed to 17″ square. they are selling for $250 each, framed, plus shipping - a veritable bargain considering the quality of the pieces and the rich history behind them!

it would be so rewarding to take a photography class with her at the san antonio college in texas, wouldn’t it?

thank you rebecca for sharing this wonderful behind the lens info with me!!!

find her pieces and view her portfolio here.

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rebecca dietz photography

every year in texas, a free international exhibition and celebration of photography takes place called fotoseptiembre. there are two ways to view the exhibits: online, in the safoto galleries (which change twice a year); or in person, if you are lucky enough to live in (or visit) san antonio. texas photographer rebecca dietz is one of exhibitors in the lone star state this year. her entrancing sepia-toned photograph collection, entitled souvenirs, will take you to an isolated, dream-like place that you thought was only in your imagination. here’s a small sampling:

rebecca has a bfa in printmaking and an mfa in photography from the university of delaware.

you must go see her other fabulous photographs on her website.

her opening for the photography exhibition takes place on september 12th at c art studio.

she currently has an exhibition through september 9th at the delaware center for the contemporary arts (hurry!).

for more information about the fotoseptiembre exhibition, click here.

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