Upcoming Exhibitions

Fiona Eloisa Wilson, Collapse, Local Global, 2008

This image will be exhibited at The Center for the Study of the End of Things Symposium, Opening February 5th.

Fiona Eloisa Wilson, Macy Parade, The Blob, 2009

Three photographs from the Macy's Parade Series will be exhibited at WORK. Ann Arbor. The opening is February 12 from 6-9 pm.

Average Sizes of Stores

This diagram is from Stacy Mitchell's book; Big-Box Swindle. Through solid research and real life stories she elegantly breaks down the multi-faceted problem of Big-Box economics.

Eileen Kennedy

Eilleen Kennedy, The First League Out

Eilleen Kennedy was recently featured in The Houston Center of Photography's Prime Years exhibit (November 13, 2009 - January 10, 2010). Beyond Success documents her husbands transition from big time exec. to forced retiree.

Andy Mattern

Andy Mattern, Universal Remote Control, 2009

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - Pixcetera.com

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - Pixcetera.com

"Originally known as the Macy's Christmas Parade, the event was started by employees. It featured animals from the Central Park Zoo. The first parade took place in 1924 and was such a success it became an annual event. Here's a pic from the 1929 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade."

GLOBALONEY

http://www.scottgrieger.com

Kiran Bir Sethi teaches kids to take charge | Video on TED.com

Kiran Bir Sethi teaches kids to take charge | Video on TED.com

Kiran Bir Sethi is a teacher that goes beyond the core curriculum and teaches her students life lessons in real world settings. Students learn that they have the ability to alter the world around them. They believe in "I Can", and so become empowered to try.

For educators, Sethi is a true role model.

New Work: Abby Cadabby, from the Macy's Parade Series.

A new photograph from the 2009 Macy's Parade inflation will be exhibited as part of the Converge exhibit at Rochester Institute of Technology's S.P.A.S. Gallery. Reception: Thursday, January 21st.

Consumer Action List

An insightful interview with photographer Brian Ulrich

Photo by Brian Ulrich, Pep Boys 2009
http://www.themorningnews.org/archives/galleries/ghosts_of_shopping_past/02gosp.php

Mission Statement

Find The Alternative, this is my goal.

Like most people I knew that there were problems with consumer economics. I realized that Wal-Mart was generally bad, and that the mass-production and consumption cycle was going to get us into trouble one day. I didn’t know why or how and frankly I really didn’t care. I was distracted by life with problems that now seem both superficial and selfish.

The current economic crisis woke me from my ignorance. I am now aware of the serious consequences for choices made, ones that will not be delayed much longer. Motivated by this crisis, my photography has shifted from a narrow interest in nature to an exploration into the governing force of consumerism.

Find The Alternative, records the resources that influence my way of thinking and image making. Practical economics, popular culture, and art are provided as an opportunity for people like me, to become informed.