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THE WORK OF ELLE SCHORR,
SHOWN AT THE
"2ND BIENNIAL ''ARTISTS OF ART SALON'' EXHIBITION" EXHIBITION
ELLE SCHORR HAS PRESENTED AT THE FOLLOWING ART SALON:
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CONTACT INFORMATION
ARTIST'S E-MAIL: elleschorr@elleschorrphotography.com
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MEDIUMS EXPLORED:
Single Exposure Digital Photography, Installation
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ARTISTS STATEMENT
"RED, WHITE, AND BUSINESS" is an exploration of the role of patriotism in American economic life. From “Mom and Pop” businesses to major international corporations, the appropriation of red, white and blue, the symbolism of stars and stripes, and the words that symbolize the idealized / mythological greatness of the United States of America jump out at us from roadways and street signs across this vast nation.
Whether they exist as a matter of deeply held beliefs, or of calculated plan, is generally unknown and unknowable. Some have been part of our collective national subconscious for many decades, even centuries, modified to reflect current design and branding trends. Some, perhaps, are a reflection of post 9/11 feelings, and of personal experiences and reactions to the two subsequent wars. Some may be a reflection of a wish to identify as Americans in a country expressing great ambivalence about the role of immigrants, and yet made up of immigrants from every corner of the globe. Some may hope to convey a sense of national pride or identity in products and resources, whether "made in the USA" or brought to our shores from around the world.
These images are part of a growing collection of chance encounters, captured over a period of years. They’re a fraction of a vastly greater array of missed opportunities: trucks that passed in the opposite direction, or signs seen while driving to other destinations, when stopping to photograph them was not possible.
This collection of images is intended to spark an open dialogue among viewers, who themselves hold many different opinions as to the meaning and use of the American flag.
Elle Schorr has been exploring the world through a camera all of her adult life and has always been excited by contemporary art, architecture and the power of photography. Ms. Schorr created and leads the Art Salons at the Armory Art Center, which began in April, 2012. She currently has work in "Looking Glass" at The Cornell Art Museum at the Square in Delray Beach. |
| ELLE SCHORR'S ARTWORK |
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| Red White And Business |
| Photographic Installation |
| 12' w x 8' h |
| 5800 |
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