My Facebook fan page is entitled: Triburban - Cultural Travels Reported from the Urban Jungle. I want this blog to be the main platform for such reporting. So far my blog posts have consisted of my travels around my local area but that is about to change. I strongly believe that we can all travel through the various mediums of art. A texture, smell, image, color or experience can transfer you across the world and back without you moving an inch. This is why I have decided to feature various artists who in my opinion have mastered this skill. Take a look at this picture taken by my friend Heather Harris; can you guess where it was taken?
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| Where in the world is Heather Harris? |
Below is a Q & A session with Heather Harris along with some of her amazing photography.
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| Heather Harris |
What do you want people to know about you?
Art = life come get some.
First thought in the morning?
Get up you have to go to the gym.
Cous Cous!
Tropical Island or Ski resort?
Hard one but less clothing gets me every time, Tropical island.
Favorite travel destination?
Although I know this will probably change in the years to come, but out of all the places I have been I must say Aspen, Colorado. I know I live in Colorado but going to Aspen and being in this place so beautiful, serene, and quiet in the middle of the day surrounded by nature...wow! Just the best place to get away
How did you first get involved in art /photography?
I have always been an artist, I was born with art in my blood. I consider myself
more of a multi media artist because I create with everything. All my life I have
painted, drawn, sewn, and after my second year in college, I decided I wanted to
go in another direction which led me to photography. I am well rounded in art.
What do you love most about being an artist?
I absolutely love being able to express myself through my work. I love being able
to educate people with what I know.
Describe your photography in 3 words.
Heather
Shot
You
What do you do when you are not working on your art?
Thinking of things to create.
What kind of camera/s do you use?
I use a Canon Rebel XT. I'm way past over due for an upgrade, but the photographer
takes a great photo not the camera.
Do you edit your pictures and if so what do you use?
I edit some of my photos with Photoshop through the site Befunky.com. Although I edit, I think my most beautiful photos are the ones that capture that natural light and beauty and I do that so well people might think I adjust and saturate my colors.
Do you prefer editing in the camera or on your computer?
Editing in the camera is way more exciting than the computer. When it is done in the camera its like opening a present when you upload your images for viewing, always nice surprises!
What is one thing that you would like to accomplish in your life time?
I want people to know who I am and what I stand for as a Black woman, mother,
and artist.
What is your dream photography/art project that you would like to create?
I wish to continue on with my installation Myself When I'm Great, I want to fill even more walls I feel this is one of my strongest projects. With my photography I want to go on a years trip around the world documenting art culture, people like me.
Name some of your inspirations.
Theory and art combined inspires me. I love reading the thoughts of Bell Hooks, and
Audrey Lorde. Artist that inspire are Carrie Mae Weems and Lorna Simpson just to
name few.
It is a field that takes dedication, a lot of learning, and a lot of money!
Favorite photo blog/s?
Favorite saying/quote.
“Which of my photographs is my favorite? The one I’m going to take tomorrow.” –
Imogen Cunningham
Last thought before going to sleep?
I love my family.
If you would like to see more of Heather Harris and her artwork - and I know you do- please visit her website Heather Shot You and follow her on these social networking sites:
Instagram: @HeatherShotYou
Twitter: @ImBornRebel
Google+: @HeatherShotYou
Tumblr: ILoveHeatherShotYou or HeatherShotYou
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/heathershotyou/
Heather's Blog: http://heathershotyou.blogspot.com/
Heather's Art is for sale here: http://heathershotyou.bigcartel.com
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