This installation at New Tampa Community Center consists of 19 digital photographic transparencies printed on clear acrylic and mounted in windows throughout the community center. Artist Matt May photographed local youth gymnasts, dancers and skate boarders on location at public gyms and parks for the project.

“I wanted to photograph young athletes practicing, performing and just enjoying their sport for this project,” May said. “It think featuring local athletes give the photographs a great deal of authenticity. But I also hope that both the photo shoots and the photographic installation are empowering to the subjects and all the athletes who will be exposed to the installation at New Tampa Recreation Center.”

The artist used photographic strobe lighting to focus attention on athletic form, freezing action and emphasizing the qualities of strength, confidence and determination exhibited by the young athletes who took part in the project.  For additional information about this artist, please visit his website.

See a video featuring Matt May's project in our video library.