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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. |
