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Photography as Fine Art is what photographer Bob Lasky has on his mind lately. Nationally
known for his work in many arenas, Bob Lasky is now adding one more dimension to
the Lasky look.
Bob's passion for photography has brought him to the forefront in numerous arenas:
Fashion photography, Beauty photography, Album covers (currently C.D.s), Nature photography,
as well as collaborating with some rather prestigious artists. His work with new
and seasoned actors and models on headshot and composite photography is legendary.
Lasky and nationally acclaimed artist Michael Israel have collaborated on numerous
projects dealing with photo/airbrush art. These Lasky/Israel photo/airbrush pieces
have been widely accepted in many art circles. They have been shown in various galleries
throughout the Unites States.
What is the Lasky look? According to Michael Israel, the Lasky look is indescribable
in words, yet you know Lasky's work when you see it. He has a way of looking at people,
places and things and capturing them in a very special manner.
Looking at people places and things as a professional photographer, for the past
23 years, is what has made Bob earn overnight success. When interviewed, Bob lightheartedly
said, it's funny how you work your 'you know what' off for years. Then when you
finally catch on, you are called an overnight success. Go figure?
Presently, Bob is working toward a one Persona showing of 42 images that he has
shot over the years. While reflecting on the past, through his unique photographic
images, another vision emerged. Using a darkroom technique, that is quote, unquote,
using it the wrong way (by the book and closed minded standards that is), Bob found
a way to create something very different. Teaming up with Black & White darkroom
expert Stephen Watt, a new Lasky Look was on the horizon.
Utilizing a combination of Bob's imagery and that wrong darkroom technique has
enabled Bob Lasky to continue his growth as an artist. Lasky calls his new look
"Not
So Negative Imagery".
Completed, these images are a 'Signed Limited Edition' series of Black & White
Photographs that 16x20 image size with a 20x24 border area. When first viewed, some
see Lasky's series as Back & White reversal. Although one look at the work and
you know it is, not just a reversal, but it is something very different. To some,
the pieces have a likeness to charcoal sketches, or even pen & ink drawings.
The intangible force will capture the eye of the beholder to look again, and again,
and again..... No matter how one will observe the work, humanity will shortly see
the new Lasky look.
As Signed Limited Editions, Bob anticipates his new look will catch on like fine
paintings. The subject matter of the "Not So Negative Imagery" series consists
of beautiful woman, animals, old & new architecture, nature scenes and abstracts.
Bob's vision is to find 10 collectors, each pre-purchasing 20 signed lithos of one
piece of their choosing. Each collector will then give the other 9 collectors one
signed litho from their group of 20. Now each collectors will own a single version
of 10 different pieces. Lasky stated jokingly, It's kind of like trading Baseball
Cards, but on a much larger scale As for their favorite piece, the collectors will
have 10 signed lithos for investment or gift purposes. The concept of this is both
attractive for Bob, as well as the collectors. The cost of pre-purchasing the pieces
will be well below the normal gallery price. It is estimated by many who are
in
the known that once Lasky's "Not So Negative Imagery" collection is shown in galleries
the price of the lithos will sky rocket.
Whatever Bob Lasky has on his mind usually transpires into a reality. After viewing
"Not So Negative Imagery", this collection will be no exception. One more dimension
of the Lasky look will attach itself in an ever changing, but always creative,
contemporary arena.
The Lasky look, that special image and special person that has seen the world
through a lens, will soon be sharing his new vision with others on a broader scale.
That is what Bob Lasky's art/life is all about; sharing, caring, and vision.... One
cannot separate the art from the person who creates it. |
