Magnificent.
This is so classical, so lyrical, so artful.
Bravo to Alec and great good luck with his upcoming show.
DIANE http://www.thestylesaloniste.com
This photo is amazing ..I can only say what came to mind for…. (me)when looking at this…
It took me to a spiritual place.. Maybe what it was like the moment Adam bit the infamous apple and the” Garden of Eden” turned from something of beauty to nothingness . Even though Eve was guilty with him …”Man” was created first and ruler over the garden and this is that moment of shame, humbleness and loneliness he felt..when God spoke..
Adam the man standing among the trees with no leaves, the somber sky, just stillness….
Thank you …for taking my mind on a spiritual journey…beautiful.
Firstly, this show is amazing…check out all the pieces!
Secondly, the context of the amazing show juxtaposed with fashion week in ny has my head in a tailspin…talk about contrast!
It definitely makes you think…
Saw these images (as well as some older works) over the holidays at the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse, NY. My impression was vacillating between serenity and slight uneasiness trying to leap the gulfs of space Soth so carefully left between subject and viewer; masterful works. He entices, yet then holds innate curiosity at arm’s length.
“The idea of escape is a beautiful fantasy, but in reality it isn’t functional. We need other people, but it is still fun to fantasize. Last weekend my five-year-old son made a cardboard house– he was lone pirate in that house, but a few hours later he needed Mommy. Most of us aren’t much different.”
I find this so beautiful and so true. It’s so lovely to get lost in the fantasy of being alone, being solitary, being completely independent: but in the end we all need someone, and I think that is ultimately a beautiful thing. I really think this picture captures the fantasy.
I’m pleasantly surprised to find Soth mentioned on The Sartorialist. But wouldn’t it have helped to provide an indication of what show you were talking about? I assume it’s this one:
been a huge fan of Alec’s since Niagara. I grew up not all that far from Niagara Falls and even in the early days of my photography career photographed an incredibly strange wedding for a friend’s distant cousin. thanks for profiling Alec here!
Thanks for the interview. Alec is an incredibly talented photographer, capable of creating a complete body of work out of singularly haunting images. Personally, I agree with his comments about taking things out of context — as an amateur photographer, one of my favorite pursuits is building a new story for the people and things around me.
Natasha Fatah
February 15, 2012 at 3:08 pm
That is an absolutely beautiful, and moody photograph. There is a dark ages quality to it, a bit of a fairy tale, a little religious too. Just magic.
xoxo
http://www.natashafatah.blogspot.com
April
February 15, 2012 at 3:18 pm
Physically present in the web of trees….but one is still able to strip the world of its context in the mind.
http://inaworldwithothers.wordpress.com
irene
February 15, 2012 at 3:23 pm
this pic!
im impressed *_*
http://ontomywardrobe.blogspot.com/
LA Inspiration
February 15, 2012 at 3:23 pm
How inspiring.. great interview, and a beautiful photo.
DIANE DORRANS SAEKS
February 15, 2012 at 3:25 pm
Magnificent.
This is so classical, so lyrical, so artful.
Bravo to Alec and great good luck with his upcoming show.
DIANE
http://www.thestylesaloniste.com
Tinacious.Me
February 15, 2012 at 3:26 pm
Amazing photography. Subject well chosen! Can’t wait to see more!
http://www.tinacious.me/
http://www.tinacious.me/
Elena
February 15, 2012 at 3:27 pm
Amazing photography!
http://www.gossipdress.com/blog
Bohemian Style
February 15, 2012 at 3:34 pm
I really like the image and the title Broken Manual.
theBohmerian.com
Reptilia
February 15, 2012 at 3:34 pm
That’s really interesting!!!
And this photos is just amazing!
http://www.justreptilia.com
xx
FashionUm
February 15, 2012 at 3:34 pm
This photo is a diamond…
——————————-
http://www.FashionUm.com
Show Your Outfit!
William Makolle
February 15, 2012 at 3:35 pm
So mysterious!! Great photo!
Luke
February 15, 2012 at 3:42 pm
Love Alec Soth’s work, so it’s a delight to see him up on the sartorialist.
MAI.ALA
February 15, 2012 at 3:59 pm
Serenity. xx
MAIALA
http://www.maialathel.com
Anna
February 15, 2012 at 3:59 pm
wow, this picture is breathtaking!
http://brandnewbyanna.blogspot.com
Marcel Da Chump
February 15, 2012 at 4:04 pm
I’ve seen his work on the blog entitled ffffound!
http://ffffound.com/
Serdane
February 15, 2012 at 4:10 pm
That’s absolutely beautiful ! I’m touched by his sense and vision about his work !
http://www.younglington.wordpress.com
nyrha
February 15, 2012 at 4:27 pm
Photo is stunning!
xx
http://maddenim.blogspot.com/
irene
February 15, 2012 at 5:36 pm
cool guys!
http://ontomywardrobe.blogspot.com/
christian
February 15, 2012 at 6:09 pm
Many thanks for that ‘conversation’ with Alec!!!!!
Natalie
February 15, 2012 at 6:32 pm
Very interesting…
Check out my first post at http://www.offdutychic.com photos to be updated…
Stylosophism
February 15, 2012 at 6:49 pm
this pic gives a clear idea of space and how much is little the man
http://www.stylosophism.com
Hitomi
February 15, 2012 at 7:04 pm
Love his idea of escape.
Thank you so much for sharing this.
monkeyshines
February 15, 2012 at 7:33 pm
beautiful!
Bises,
monkeyshines
http://monkeyshines-monkeyshines.blogspot.com/
fausto1968
February 15, 2012 at 7:47 pm
Harry Callahan, Eleanor.
victor
February 15, 2012 at 8:34 pm
This is beautiful
-Victor x
http://digitalogphoto.blogspot.com/
bour3
February 15, 2012 at 8:38 pm
Interesting questions asked, and interesting answers. This brief snippet changes my attitude toward portraits.
clara turbay
February 15, 2012 at 8:45 pm
Really awesome!
Steph
February 15, 2012 at 10:24 pm
Gorgeous!
That was such an interesting interview, thank you for sharing it :)
xxx
-S
http://www.gingerandlace.blogspot.com
Aga's suitcase
February 16, 2012 at 1:21 am
Beautiful photo!
http://www.agasuitcase.com
une chatte grise
February 16, 2012 at 1:57 am
Beautiful & haunting photo. The comments about decontextualizing & space are truly interesting… I’ll be thinking about those for a while.
Faye Marie
February 16, 2012 at 4:09 am
Scott,
This photo is amazing ..I can only say what came to mind for…. (me)when looking at this…
It took me to a spiritual place.. Maybe what it was like the moment Adam bit the infamous apple and the” Garden of Eden” turned from something of beauty to nothingness . Even though Eve was guilty with him …”Man” was created first and ruler over the garden and this is that moment of shame, humbleness and loneliness he felt..when God spoke..
Adam the man standing among the trees with no leaves, the somber sky, just stillness….
Thank you …for taking my mind on a spiritual journey…beautiful.
Sergiu
February 16, 2012 at 6:54 am
Love Soth’s stuff. Real americana!
koolphoto
February 16, 2012 at 10:14 am
Amazing photo and interesting ideas….I love it!
proletarian Great Gatsby
February 16, 2012 at 10:57 am
I love this photo and the answers are interesting.I will follow his work.Thank you for sharing.
María DdRS
February 16, 2012 at 11:06 am
Love Alec Soth’s photos since I saw one of his 5 years ago!
quintessentialquality
February 16, 2012 at 11:33 am
Amaing pic
Sue
February 16, 2012 at 12:21 pm
Firstly, this show is amazing…check out all the pieces!
Secondly, the context of the amazing show juxtaposed with fashion week in ny has my head in a tailspin…talk about contrast!
It definitely makes you think…
S. T. Daly
February 16, 2012 at 12:51 pm
Saw these images (as well as some older works) over the holidays at the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse, NY. My impression was vacillating between serenity and slight uneasiness trying to leap the gulfs of space Soth so carefully left between subject and viewer; masterful works. He entices, yet then holds innate curiosity at arm’s length.
Stephanie
February 16, 2012 at 12:54 pm
Simply great….. and sensitiv!!!
stephaniehadrath.blogspot.com
shbyhadrath.blogspot.com
Nastya Said
February 16, 2012 at 3:08 pm
Oh this photo is a pure masterpiece!
nastya-said.blogspot.com
Bonnie McCarthy
February 16, 2012 at 3:11 pm
Wonderful, thought-provoking interview & stunning, strong images! Just beautiful!
Sarah
February 16, 2012 at 3:30 pm
I love these conversations with art photographers, please keep them coming!
Sigrid
February 16, 2012 at 3:57 pm
Scott,
Thank you, thank you for making me aware of the work of Alec Soth!
I’ve watched his photos on his website.
Beautiful and breathtaking photographs!
Sigrid
February 16, 2012 at 4:05 pm
His work is beautiful!
Johnny
February 16, 2012 at 4:33 pm
Love this guy! Now I want to more about him…
Ckate
February 17, 2012 at 6:50 am
Amazing!!! It provokes such deep feelings!!!
Hero
February 17, 2012 at 8:45 am
“The idea of escape is a beautiful fantasy, but in reality it isn’t functional. We need other people, but it is still fun to fantasize. Last weekend my five-year-old son made a cardboard house– he was lone pirate in that house, but a few hours later he needed Mommy. Most of us aren’t much different.”
I find this so beautiful and so true. It’s so lovely to get lost in the fantasy of being alone, being solitary, being completely independent: but in the end we all need someone, and I think that is ultimately a beautiful thing. I really think this picture captures the fantasy.
Samuel Whiskers
February 17, 2012 at 7:05 pm
I’m pleasantly surprised to find Soth mentioned on The Sartorialist. But wouldn’t it have helped to provide an indication of what show you were talking about? I assume it’s this one:
http://www.skny.com/exhibitions/2012-02-03_alec-soth/
quigley
February 19, 2012 at 8:29 am
people read too much into things……………….
olka
February 21, 2012 at 11:55 pm
love Alec Soth work! the exhibition, currently on view, is very interesting, go see it!
http://photolia.tumblr.com/post/16260127826/la-belle-dame-sans-merci-alec-soth
leigh
February 23, 2012 at 10:15 am
been a huge fan of Alec’s since Niagara. I grew up not all that far from Niagara Falls and even in the early days of my photography career photographed an incredibly strange wedding for a friend’s distant cousin. thanks for profiling Alec here!
Sarah
February 23, 2012 at 1:05 pm
Hurray….my guilty pleasure and my career have crossed paths!
Kinsley
February 23, 2012 at 1:46 pm
Thanks for the interview. Alec is an incredibly talented photographer, capable of creating a complete body of work out of singularly haunting images. Personally, I agree with his comments about taking things out of context — as an amateur photographer, one of my favorite pursuits is building a new story for the people and things around me.
Taipei Style
February 26, 2012 at 9:00 pm
It’s really a shocking picture, so quiet but so mysterious…
http://taipeistyle.blogspot.com
Laura I.
March 19, 2012 at 2:18 pm
So beautiful!!!
Magnifique!!!
Emily
June 14, 2012 at 11:45 pm
Love the clarity of vision. “photography is the art of stripping the world of its context”. So true Alec Soth. Striking it again.
tmz
July 30, 2012 at 5:06 am
Very cool. Like it.
Stalkmystyle
October 9, 2012 at 5:07 pm
I love this photo.
it gives me such a warm feeling and reminds me of being back home in the countryside.