"Through the Eyes of Street
Youth."
I haven’t updated my blog
for a while; it was not because I don't have new work to post, I was just trying to find my direction, trying out something else and set some new goals for
myself. No matter what the new goals
are, it won’t stop my passion in doing art and photography.
Besides hiding behind the
camera and work on my computer every day, I also enjoy being an audience and go
see how other artists do their works. In the last couple weeks, I met a few
talented artists in town, I can’t compare, and they inspired me in so many
ways, not only their incredible talents, but also their great personality as well.
One of the significant event
I participated this week should be the “Transitional Youth’s Annual Banquet”. Featuring a series edition prints from the “Through
the Eyes of Street Youth.” photo documentary project. This artwork, shot by Portland’s street youth in collaboration with local
photographers, chronicles daily life for homeless and at-risk youth in Portland. These photographers did such a great job by telling
these stories through their lens. These pictures are not those head shots in
the studio. The photographers actually spend time with the homeless youth, to
know them, to be their friends, capture the moment, and capture the story.
You may go to their website:
www.transitionalyouth.org or their facebook page to check out the photos and
more info about the organization.
Special thanks to Joanne Criscione, who
invited me to this wonderful event. Joanne, you have such a big heart!
