Michele O'Marah meeting at CFA
A couple of nights ago R&B, Tif and I met Michele at The Center for the Arts. There was a rock n' roll show that was commencing when we got there though, and it too much leaked in on our conversation, so we scuttled in to the kitchen, shut the door, and talked over the now muffled din of guitar and amplifier. You never know what you'll encounter if you drop in at the Center - it could be kid's yoga, films, noise baths, lectures, animation, art and crafts - they embrace it all. I feel fated and fortunate to have landed here.
We'd initially thought it might be interesting to have the backdrop for guests portraits take place in the elevator. The guests would get in, backdrop behind them, and be transported to the basement - the door would open and the camera would flash at that moment; a moment unawares. I do love that idea, but when Michele began talking about using the main large window as her stage, and the backdrop for the photos, the more cohesive and natural and idea it became. That prominant window wasn't being utilized in the least, and Michele will take it over as it begins to get dark outside. It will create a focus for that room, and the imagery she'll be working with will be projected so that a colorful and potent illumination will be core to the room. I do want the guests to be engaged with each other throughout the day into the night. People will be looking on as others are photographed and that will promote conversation and participation via visual stimulation. That's the ticket, as they say.
