Volume 144, Issue #5
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| GALLERY OBSCURA HOSTS STUDENT'S PHOTOGRAPHY
Fashion photography enthusiasts, instructors and students filled Ocean campus’ photography department gallery Oct. 4 for a 7:00 p.m reception opening of Canadian fashion photographer’s Liz Caruana’s “Gallery Obscura.” Ten photographs hung from the plain white walls of the Creative Arts building’s tiny Room 60, each featuring a dramatically lit female model displaying seemingly candid indifference. A white plaque at the entrance explains these pictures were chosen for the show, which will be open until Oct. 25, because they portray a sense of emotion through the use of light, color and movement. “Most of the shows that we have here have a more directly related theme,” Bob Macateer, chair of the photography department, said. “I liked this show because there was a more diverse body of work. There were fashion pictures, and there were canvas prints.” The canvas prints in question, which served as bookends to the show, differed from the other eight photographs in that the subject was not fashion models, but rather a collage of swirling lights and colors in a style referred to as “texture photography.” “They both have a style which I have mastered,” Caruana said. “More like a painting than a photograph, they are very detailed, but very abstract.” Gallery coordinator Renee Tung chose to showcase Caruana’s work because she wants to displays that will inspire photography program student. She feels Caruana provides a good example of taking the skills she learned at CCSF and directing them toward a career in fashion photography. “I was in my office until near the end of the opening, but there was a stream of people walking past my door, most of whom I didn’t recognize,” Macateer said. “That’s good because it means that people from outside the school were coming in.” Caruana, a graduate of the University of Toronto film studies program, has since relocated to San Francisco and focused her career on photography. She said that the show was very well received and was especially pleased that her parents took a five-hour flight from Toronto to attend the opening. “I think that with fashion photography it can be easy to fall into the trap of just creating a beautiful image with no substance,” Tung said. “ If you look at Liz’s photographs they are not only beautiful, but also strong. All of her models are portrayed with an inner strength. They’re not just eye candy.” e-mail: a_e@theguardsman.com STATE YOUR FASHION CITY COLLEGE
Lillian Jacks caught our eye with her unique style. She was styling dark teal long-sleeve, diamond-patterned knit shirt draped perfectly over funky black-and-white racy patterned peddle pusher leggins with a pair of sexy pointed-toe, black leather flats. "My hair takes the longest," Lillian said. "It takes me about 45 minutes or so to get ready in the morning." To get her hair styled she uses mousse, pomade, gel and curl enhancers. There is no such thing as funky fly away for this diva. Lillian thumbs through racks at her favorite store H&M where she typically spends about $100. Clothes are great but it's the accents that make the ensemble. "I have about 30 pairs of earrings. My jewelry has to match my bag."
Daniel was outside of Rosenberg Library rocking a brown on black graphic T-shirt on top of a pair of blue straight legged jeans with black sneakers. "I like to be unique," Daniel said. "I like to wear things that not everyone is wearing." This fashion guru says that department stores are where he gets all of his must-have fashion items. "I spend about $200 to $300 on average when I go out shopping. I like T-shirts!" Daniel describes his style as a hip-hop and rock fusion. He loves Linkin Park and said the band has had a major influence on his look. "I enjoy listening to Linkin Pa rk. The same way they collaborate their music, is the same way with my style. I just put it together."
STUDENT INK by Michael Morgan
e-mail: a_e@theguardsman.com
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