here’s a portion of an article i wrote for the march issue of city at night magazine:
Photographer revs us up with provocative new 3-D exhibit
“The male figure has long been an inspiration for various forms of art, from classic sculptures to abstract paintings. As technology has advanced, more modern methods of expressing artistic creativity, including photography, have emerged. Naturally, the human body has had a profound affect on those behind the lens.
Just a few years ago, writer-cum-photographer Eric Durcholz became curious about a unique, novel way to appreciate the essence of man. He got the idea from a pair of 3-dimensional glasses he received with his box of Honey Nut Cheerios.
“I salvaged the glasses to see if there were some hot boys online [in 3-D] to look at,” he said. “There weren’t, so I decided to make that happen.”
Durcholz, with a little help from the internet, learned how to compose a 3-D image by joining two cameras together with a home-made device. After experimenting and perfecting his digital imaging skills, he found and photographed several male models with thrilling results. A gallery owner in Chattanooga was impressed by the finished product, and he asked if he could hang the pictures up in his new gallery. Durcholz accepted, and thanks in part to his enchanting, often scantily-clad subjects, the creations received plenty of attention.
The popular black and white images come to life in a manner that is both titillating and astonishing. Once the 3-D glasses are slipped on, a sort of virtual reality takes hold. More than just voyeuristic, the viewer nearly becomes a part of the deliciously salacious story taking place within each frame.”
the exhibit takes place in nashville on march 8 at lucky’s garage. check out a few 3-d images (best viewed with the glasses!) after the jump, or head to durcholz’s web site for more information.
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