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“Burn and Fade is new work in prog- ress that involves placing images of
the sun (snapshots, 35mm slides, and home movies) directly in the hot Texas sun. Over an extended period of time, these become faded by the UV light and burned or dam- aged by the extreme heat. Before leaving them out, I sometimes mask select parts
of the image to reveal a before-and-after effect. Other times, I treat the images with products like Coppertone Suntan Oil or Sun- In Hair Bleach. Film trademarks, timestamps, and handwritten inscriptions are included in the final work to highlight the photographic object and its role in preserving time. As
a result, the title Burn and Fade, points to both my process and the words we often use to describe memories, while also allud- ing to the rising global temperatures and grim possibility that our planet may not have a forever.”
Sunspots (from Burn and Fade)
archival pigment print mounted on aluminum
10'' x 10''-16'' x 16''
From the series Burn and Fade
archival pigment prints on Epson Exhibition Fiber paper 20'' x 20''
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