Career Development Grant

Remains Of The Lake is a photographic survey of human artifacts or remnants of human activity (Pre and Post Columbus) on the shores of Lake Superior. This project will refine my personal style and create a body of work which I hope will be worthy of exhibit in the state's finest galleries and museums, and or publishable in national fine art magazines and books. Immediately upon completion of this project and the grant period I will know the success of part of my goals--that is to what degree was I able to explore the subject matter, did I research, locate, and photograph enough locations to present an adequate body of work for the subject. Does the treatment of the subject and look of the resulting photographs reflect the refinement of style that will advance my work? During and after the grant period I will meet with photographers and art critics whom will guide my progress and help me assess my progress. Ken Bloom, director of the Tweed Museum is one of my advisors. I cannot think of anyone more qualified to evaluate my work than Ken. I will not fully know the success of the project until I have been able to approach the identified galleries for an exhibit and if I am successful in getting a one-person show. Regarding publication I will know when I have been accepted by a book publisher or magazine for publication.