Wednesday, May 5, 2010

May 2010: Del Lusk


Del Lusk began his photographic career in the 1960’s, working as a magazine and news photographer. Lusk made the switch to fine art and academics in the early 1970’s, obtaining a position in the Journalism and Photography Department at Lewis-Clark State College in Idaho. Concurrent with his teaching, he was able to cultivate and promote his personal work, exhibiting regularly in the Northwest. His photographs were awarded numerous accolades and exhibits during this period, adding to his accomplishments as a documentary and news photographer. A hiatus as a stockbroker interrupted Mr. Lusk’s creative pursuits in the 1980’s.

Currently, Del Lusk has once again found his muse via the camera. His most enchanting body of work is devoted to manikins. Reminiscent of Umbo (Otto Umbehr) and Max Yavno, the Manikins in Storage series evokes a time past and hints at the metaphysical, a reflection of human interaction using inanimate stand-ins. Equally lovely is Lusk’s landscape work, which reflects his interest in the history of civilization, photographing sacred spots in Rome, Sicily and Sardinia.

Del Lusk’s prints are 11 x 14 inch Toned Gelatin Silver Prints, priced at $500 and are available through STOOTS Fine Photography.


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