X-Ray of Peach in Dish, 1973, William Wegman.
Dear Shutterbugs,
Today I'd like to sing the praises of Wm. Wegman. You know him, of course, as the photographer of dogs; luscious, velvety & lustrous skinned Weimaraners; they are funny, they are cute. No one is saying they aren't. However, however, however, there is more to this photographer. Take these hilarious photographs; funny, smart, all about ideas and absences. While you are on his site, check out his work on paper, and his interesting mixed media paintings.
I have had the tab to his website open on my computer for over a year now; mostly because I was not sure what I wanted to say to you about these works; and I am still not overflowing with words; but, but, but, I want you to see them, and that seems like it might be more important than waiting for me to come up with 'le bon mot,' le mot juste.'
My enthusiasm for these photographs circles around austere atmosphere and elation about ideas; may you also find frisson in viewing them!
