Monday, July 25, 2011

Brea Souders

"French Bed With Moon" via Brea Souders

Brooklyn-based photographer Brea Souders has a truly special eye. Though viewing her somewhat abstract images may require a squint and tilt of the head, it's hardly a confounding or isolating experience. The consistent vibrance and refinement of her vision makes each photo feel like an invitation to distinguish and appreciate her artistic perspective.


"Yellow Paint Samples (creating light post-breakup)" from photo series Constellation via Brea Souders

Souders' work often takes on autobiographical themes, from her heritage to concrete experiences. Above "Yellow Paint Samples (creating light post-breakup)" for example is an ode to the urge to paint her kitchen yellow after ending a six-year relationship with her boyfriend. It's refreshing when an artist is transparent, isn't it?

Souders also has varied publication and fashion photography credits to her name, including New York Magazine, Paste and Vogue Paris.


See more on her website (I especially recommend Islands & Streams, her photo series that recreates scenes from dream journals of well-known figures) or at Pop-Up Show at OpenSpace in Tribeca through the end of July.

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