It’s interesting how I came across the work of Cara Barer. I was actually reading an article in food and wine about a kitchen designer. It talked about the designer’s sense of balance in details such as placement of photographs, and the photographs were the work of Cara Barer. I was drawn to them and immediately looked up her site to learn more about her. As a photographer and sculptor, she has transformed a book and given it new life as well as meaning as she asks us to ponder the role of books in our lives. I love how she works with something so simple. I appreciate how she’s taken a concept and continued to explore it in new ways.
I know this is an out of the blue post – and not something I typically do – but I’m hoping to change that. Seeing a new perspective from other artists is refreshing and challenges me to create as well. I haven’t been doing too much personal work as of late and it has been intimidating to start doing so. I’m not sure why it’s so easy to put off starting something, but I’m going to get over that and set aside time to explore new ideas in art and photography. I know that it will help me grow as a wedding and portrait photographer as well, so stay tuned for updates and more inspiration.
by Mary Dougherty
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