Artist-- Jason Rablando
why-- Although Reblando has a very deep seeded interest in the social welfare of humans, that diverges from my intended focus, the visual elements in his images speaks to the photographs I am interested in taking. I find it curious the use of subject matter of his conseptual aim, however what initially sparked my interest was the use of individually representing the inner substance of what lies behind the exterior facade of a housing construction. I hope to draw some inspiration from the images Reblando is known for taking. The intense feelings expressed in his images is another compelling element I hope to absorb.
Bio-- At 37 Reblando has accomplished a great deal. With his background Sociology from Boston College and numerous community building positions such as community organizer in southern Oregon in the Jesuit Volunteer Corp, the work being produced showes his background education. Most of the past work produced by Rablando has strong currents of social welfare and brings to light situational problems caused by past governmental decisions. As stated on his bio page of his website "his photographs are part of the collections in the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Midwest Photographers Project of the Museum of Contemporary Photography, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art." (1)
2 quotes--
" Public housing is often associated with confinement, restriction, and discipline that the space imposes on its residents…[I] have chosen to create narrative portraits emphasizing the expansiveness of the public housing landscape and the complexity of its community."
— Jason Reblando (2)
"His portraits of select public housing residents under the transformation plan attempt to convey the complexities involved in such a project on the community as well as how the project affects the individuals living within these major development projects." (2)
interview-- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLJ1aXqIOEc&feature=related
gallerys-- http://www.mocp.org/collections/mpp/reblando_jason.php
http://www.mam.org/include/searchResults.php?cx=009371230315774562722%3A6pruihzaate&cof=FORID%3A11&q=jason+reblando&sa=Go&siteurl=www.mam.org%2Fexhibitions%2F#161
Jason Reblando-- http://www.jasonreblando.net
works cited
(1)
Jason Reblando || Photographs. Web. 07 Sept. 2010. http://www.jasonreblando.net
(2)
Museum of Contemporary Photography. Web. 07 Sept. 2010.
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