Pop-up Exhibition at the Verge

Had a fantastic experience with the Verge Center for the Arts here in Sacramento, and a pop-up exhibition featuring some of my work along with the work of Jason Clark. There was a screening of the bio-pic “Tom of Finland” and a showing of photos, paintings and multimedia works, and some fantastic conversations and meaningful interactions. Here are just a few of the images from the event.

The crowd prior to the screening of “Tom of Finland.”

Artist Jason Clark in front of some of his work.

Fernando and Mike – they set up the event and ran the bar. Awesome men.

Artist Jason Clark addressing the crowd.

Me, Arianna (Gallery Director,) Jason (artist,) and Ronn (Sacramento Valley Leathermen organizer.)

Some attendees in front of a few of my photos.

More of the amazing crowd.

Artists Stuart Dummit and Jason Clark.

So many thanks to Arianna and the crew at the Verge Center for the Arts, artist Jason Clark, organizer Ronn Darwin, Fernando, Mike, and all of the people who came out and made the event a success. Thank you!

All images ©2018 Stuart Dummit.

stain

Subtle differences. A stain can be seen on the leather in the upper right. What is it? Where did it come from? Why is it there? does it add to the character of the boot? does it tell a story?

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Shaft Down

Jeans inside the shaft of the boot, looking down from the top. Sturdy straps and buckles secure the leather around the calf. And yes, there is a dog collar around the shaft of this boot.

from the archives

This photo is from earlier this year, but it certainly is in the spirit of the recent series. There is an element to the implication of tall boots hidden by pant legs that is often interesting. How tall are the boots and can you tell when the top is hidden? Look. Can you see the top edge of the boot under the denim or cotton of his pants? Is it because the fabric is loose, or are his leg muscles pushing against the shaft of the boot and the material forcing the mouth of the boot to be visible? When you can’t see the top of the boot, could it be because it is tall enough to not be seen below the knee? How thick is the leather, how close to the leg does it fit?

Belted Wescos

All images ©2017 Stuart Dummit

The project continues. A theme emerges.

Belted Wescos I, II, III

iPhone 6 – Snapseed, Photoshop, Lightroom

A Different Style

I have a fondness for many kinds of boots. These are a pair of cowboy boots I picked up at the GoodWill store. After getting them, I found out that a friend of mine had seen them and almost bought them for me. That makes me smile inside. And these boys are mighty comfortable.

Nikon D7100

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as things change

Things are changing. I have relocated to Sacramento and I now consider this home. I am doubling down on my efforts to do the things I want and to succeed in all of these efforts.

©2017 Stuart Dummit

in those days they crafted lamps from salt

A savory light is often more useful than a sweet or sour illumination.

©2017 Stuart Dummit

 

concerning bread and marmalade

From the Community Band Concert

Sure, the band was interesting, and they were pretty darn good, too, but it was the people who made it truly a sight to remember. Humanity at rest on display.

Photos from Whitegate Villas Neighborhood Concert featuring the After Hours Community Band on June 28, 2016 in O’Fallon, Missouri.

photographs ©2016 Stuart Dummit