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2nd Stories: A Hoosier photographer explores what's upstairs, on top, and overhead PHOTOGRAPHY by John Bower, FOREWORD by Michael Atwood |
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The project description and philosophy Ever since I was a boy, I've been interested in what could be seen by looking up. Overhead, I often noticed carefully crafted architectural details made of wood, brick, iron, stone, or terracotta. I was equally captivated with what lay behind those street-side facades—those upper floors and attics that were probably empty, but just might contain something unexpected. As I grew older, I realized the extent to which such places (my Grandfather's attic, for example) could enrich my life. Because second stories so often go unnoticed, I felt compelled to photograph them in order to share them with others. There is one common denominator to the images in 2nd Stories—the objects and places portrayed can only be seen by elevating your perspective. That is, you must raise your eyes, or climb above the terra firma, to which gravity, and habit, so firmly adheres us all. I believe that, when you look at these "uplifting" photographs, you'll realize how much you've missed, by having your visual world limited to ground level. In fact, I guarantee you'll begin looking up more often, and the places you live and visit will become dramatically more expansive, exciting, and engaging. 2nd Stories - $22.00. |
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This book project was made possible in part by the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency, with funds from the Indiana General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts. |
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