tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777454663138389757.post1875415639134033147..comments2023-08-20T05:06:10.517-04:00Comments on The Year in Pictures: About Buzz (and Melanie Schiff)The Year in Pictureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03523797971986864363noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777454663138389757.post-89255829136866080082009-01-11T17:54:00.000-05:002009-01-11T17:54:00.000-05:00Melanie came in to speak to one of my photography ...Melanie came in to speak to one of my photography classes back when the Whitney Biennial was up.<BR/><BR/>She was one of the most engaging photographers I've ever heard speak. Even if I wasn't all that enthralled by some of the images, the passion she exuded while discussing them was enough to make me fall in love with the work. <BR/><BR/>There's always something intriguing about listening to a photographer discuss their work, especially when you have it drilled into your head that the images should "speak for themselves."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777454663138389757.post-61897244052263930552008-12-08T10:27:00.000-05:002008-12-08T10:27:00.000-05:00Wow! And here I had really liked the Self-Portrait...Wow! <BR/><BR/>And here I had really liked the Self-Portrait and the Underwater Photographer...ginger bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04287679758445874931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777454663138389757.post-1985111598179345932008-09-26T12:33:00.000-04:002008-09-26T12:33:00.000-04:00Pathetic.Pathetic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777454663138389757.post-45661422868254730422008-09-25T14:07:00.000-04:002008-09-25T14:07:00.000-04:00I enjoy reading your thoughts on photography. Keep...I enjoy reading your thoughts on photography. Keep it up; it's by far the most interesting and original blog on the subject.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777454663138389757.post-9620714920499902452008-09-25T13:10:00.000-04:002008-09-25T13:10:00.000-04:00I stand by my feeling that Melanie Schiff is a goo...I stand by my feeling that Melanie Schiff is a good and original photographer. Now that she's apparently going to have a New York show this spring, let's wait and see. The name thing seems a bit silly. I don't see any relationship between success and names.<BR/><BR/>JD.The Year in Pictureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03523797971986864363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777454663138389757.post-14242577592349470142008-09-25T13:06:00.000-04:002008-09-25T13:06:00.000-04:00Yes, she's repped by Cohan and Leslie now.It's def...Yes, she's repped by Cohan and Leslie now.<BR/><BR/>It's definitely the derivative nature of some of her work that bugs me. "Mud Reclining" could be Katy Grannan. "Lemon and Album" could be Sharon Core. "Bones and Cassette" could be Anne Collier. "Anna 2" could be Grannan again or David Hilliard or Justine Kurland. "Self-Portrait" is definitely Angela Strassheim-esque.<BR/><BR/>It's all a day late and a dollar short. A mishmash of styles and themes; incoherent and frankly, dull. More a student project than a fully-formed artist with a point of view.<BR/><BR/>As for her non-fancy name, that's kind of silly thinking, especially in light of photo legends named Cindy Sherman, Joel Sternfeld, Mitch Epstein, and Annie Leibowitz. But that may have been in another generation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777454663138389757.post-9211490283691567712008-09-25T10:36:00.000-04:002008-09-25T10:36:00.000-04:00I saw some of Melanie's work this summer at Co...I saw some of Melanie's work this summer at Cohan & Leslie on 10th Ave. I believe she is represented by them now. I'm very much looking forward to seeing more of her work.Jason Falchookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457426370417411194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777454663138389757.post-84694851032107178662008-09-24T23:40:00.000-04:002008-09-24T23:40:00.000-04:00Although I hate the old "well if they don't have a...Although I hate the old "well if they don't have a nyc gallery they aren't worth collecting line", I mean come on what year is it? She was in the whitney for crying out loud. I think her main problem is the style thing. I think (hope) people are growing weary of the whole big versions of the same photos peoples college roommate took of them. It's been so over done to death the last 5 or so years I think maybe people are ready to move on and maybe she hit a little to late. Plus all the photos, at least the ones you show here, remind me instantly of another more well know photo they look very much like.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777454663138389757.post-32518062485287654372008-09-24T18:08:00.000-04:002008-09-24T18:08:00.000-04:00I do like "Spit" and "Anna II" but really, the res...I do like "Spit" and "Anna II" but really, the rest don't jump out at me as being outstanding. I've seen some amateur shots that may be a bit more interesting. One to watch though ...thanks!<BR/><BR/>I am a fan of Melanie Pullen's c-prints though ...not that they're anything like this but I would definitely buy her works.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15540367324651819913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777454663138389757.post-48720178113306722032008-09-24T07:51:00.000-04:002008-09-24T07:51:00.000-04:00Whilst I believe the cream rises to the top, I'...Whilst I believe the cream rises to the top, I'm beginning to think that artists who are starting out need to hire a pr agency as well as try to get gallery representation. Someone to help create a buzz. Good dealers will always see through the hype but if it gets your work seen...<BR/><BR/>Because of the subject matter, the Serrano photos<BR/>would always create a buzz, something that the gallery can only be pleased about. To paraphrase Oscar Wilde, " if there's one thing worse than being talked about, it's not being talked about".<BR/><BR/>I'm very pleased to read that this blog will be continuing after November 10. It is compulsive & inspiring.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777454663138389757.post-81300446330798014362008-09-23T13:37:00.000-04:002008-09-23T13:37:00.000-04:00I'm a collector and have been checking out Ms. Sch...I'm a collector and have been checking out Ms. Schiff's work for a couple of years, but have not bought anything of hers for some of the reasons you cite.<BR/><BR/>She doesn't have a NY gallery.<BR/><BR/>Her work, though it has a bit of the <BR/>Ryan McGinley style, is not quite as good, nor does she have an instantly identifiable, signature style.<BR/><BR/>This is very petty, but her name - yes, her name - is not exotic enough. This doesn't matter much to me, but when you look at who the hot young names are (Dash Snow, Banks Violette, Alec Soth, etc) they just kind of have fancy-shmancy art-world names - and it does seem to resonate.<BR/><BR/>In addition to the lack of signature style, she has yet to produce one iconic image. Whereas someone like Amy Stein already has a few...and even SHE hasn't crossed over into the very big-time yet, even with TONS of publicity.<BR/><BR/>When you look at her work, other photographer's work come to mind. So without having her own unique style, I don't think she'll make it.<BR/><BR/>She has the raw talent though. I'll continue to keep my eyes on her and see if she develops.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com