Creative Conversations: Colby Deal in conversation with Steven Evans

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Colby Deal, Untitled, 2021. From the public art project, The Altarpiece, 2021. Wood, photo paper, resin. Courtesy of the artist.

 

Creative Conversations: Colby Deal in conversation with Steven Evans

Sunday, April 21 | 2 PM

Silver Street Studios, 2000 Edwards Street
Free and open to the public.

FotoFest Biennial 2024 artist Colby Deal joins FotoFest executive director and Biennial curator Steven Evans for a conversation about Deal's practice and work in Critical Geography, featuring images from multiple series, including The Altarpiece (2021), Beautiful Still (2020), Mexico in Covid (2020), and Yesterday Was Hard (2015). This program coincides with the Biennial's final day on view.

About the Speaker

Colby Deal, a photographic artist, was born and raised in Houston, Texas. His artistic journey began at The University of Houston, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in photography. This educational foundation set the stage for his diverse and impactful artistic career, blending various photographic practices with a deep cultural understanding.

Deal's work uniquely combines street photography and portraiture, capturing the essence of family, community, and individuality. His approach transcends the traditional boundaries of photography, exploring both the psychological and physical aspects of his subjects. Influenced by his upbringing and the family photographs taken by his father, Deal has developed a deep appreciation for analog photography, focusing on capturing the immediacy of "The Now." Lately, he has been experimenting with different techniques, playfully manipulating his photographs to add a new dimension to his work.

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