Archive for February 12, 2009

Awestruck

Posted in Exhibitions, Photography on February 12, 2009 by Thomas Allen

allen-poster-11

This is a poster advertising my show at Ogilvy New York. This piece of visual genius is the work of art director, Dustin Copeland, who cut the books himself (a true man after my own heart). As I sit here with a goofy and awestruck grin on my face, I find myself wishing I were there when Dustin put this together. I, of all people, respect the fact that making something this painstakingly perfect is, by no means, an easy feat. I would have enjoyed watching the setup process to see if he had to fight (like I often do) with any of the books to keep them from falling over. Regardless, Dustin is my new best friend and I certainly hope we have a chance to meet face-to-face one day.

Hold on—I’m not finished yet.

I must thank Jun Lee, curator at Ogilvy New York. She is responsible for the putting the show together which, in turn, led to the poster. Thank you!

UPDATE
Thomas Allen show currently showing at Ogilvy NY World Wide Plaza 7th FL

Time Keeper

Posted in Photography on February 12, 2009 by Thomas Allen

whatmakesmetick

A few weeks ago, my daughter received a “Make Your Own Clock” kit-in-a-can from grandma for her birthday. We sat down to put it together on Sunday and I promptly tossed the instructions after reading the first line: “After marking the center, drill a 3/8 inch hole in the lid of the can.” Who in their right mind would find joy in putting clock parts on the package they came in?

I went down the basement to find a more suitable substrate. When I came back, my daughter’s attention was focused on Play-Doh and Littlest Pet Shop Pets, thus leaving me to finish the job alone. I have Jody Churchfield at O Magazine to thank for the book!

Follow

Get every new post delivered to your Inbox.

Join 391 other followers