Colby Killian's Blog

    My interest in surrealist art is a well kept open-secret to many. Crafting something unordinary out of often very mundane things - to me - is quite literally the definition of art. With this said, it came as new surprise to me that, ever since her photography was introduced in class, I have become quite the admirer of Sandy Skoglund's work.     On her surface, Skoglund looks like just about any other seventy-seven year old, one who probably prefers a quiet night with a good book paired with a tall glass of red wine. Appearances, however, are deceiving, as this woman is a photographer of all things dreamlike.      Her dedication to her craft is inspiring - dedicating months of her time just for one  photo. That is a level of commitment that goes beyond passion; it is a deep and burning love for art. She even takes it a step forward as after each of her photographs are completed, she will go as far as to destroy the entire set - props and a...

     Photography is one of the few subjects that always seems so simple from the outside looking in, but once you immerse yourself within it, it takes on a whole new meaning. For many years, I couldn't have really cared less about a picture that someone took. Sure - I thought - it looks nice, that much I can appreciate. But what do people find so special about it?      As I grew older and toiled with more creative outlets, my mind seemed to naturally drift to the art of photography. I started by taking a few pictures of anything and everything; my photos would have more than likely been seen as pretty terrible to most people, but to me, each one meant and conveyed something far beyond their surface.      When I first read the line, "Photography excites us to the point that it makes us greedy to see more," (Heiferman), I felt a deep connection that I seldom experience. Ever single photo ever  taken means something different to everyone, l...