MAGAZINE FEATURE:
Wobneb Magazine, USA
Published Sep. 15, 2023
Cary Benbow, Wobneb Magazine:
Cary Benbow is a writer, editor, and photographer based in Greenfield, Indiana. His articles, interviews, and book reviews have been published in a range of online and print magazines, and his photography has been widely exhibited. Cary is a staff writer for F-Stop Magazine, a contributor to YIELD Magazine, and his writing has been featured in LensCulture, Vantage, Fujifeed, Photomachina, and ArtNarratives. Since 2012 he is the publisher and editor of Wobneb Magazine.
(Right) - Screen recording of article online.
(Below) - Quote from article
"It is my hope that these images inspire reflection on the transient nature of existence, inviting us to appreciate the beauty that emerges in the spaces between light and darkness.
Through Polaroid photography, I strive to connect with audiences on an emotional level, offering them a glimpse into the timeless and enchanting realm where day and night embrace, forever frozen in an instant.”
- Lenny Gerard
PRINT/DIGITAL MAGAZINE FEATURE:
EyesOpen Magazine, Italy
Published Sep. 13, 2023
A Behind The Scenes Shot Went Viral!
I did not plan on this post to be featured! So grateful! I absolutely love this publication as I often am inspired by the artwork it features. Check it out here.
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ABOUT EyesOpen
EyesOpen is dedicated to featuring young artists under 30 whom offer unique work to share with the work with fresh, new perspectives. Our featured artists are the future of photography. EyesOpen aims to give value to those who have it, but also finds space to tell their story and share it with the world.
IN GALLERY:
The Commotion, Canada.
Published Sep 01, 2023
"Accessible"
CA$2,200.00
| 30in x 30in |
Polaroid i-type Film with staples
Archival Pigment Print
Limited Edition 1/10
LINK
About Peppa Martin, Artist Curator for The Commotion Gallery:
Peppa is a gallerist, curator, art advisor and artist consultant, reviewer, career professional photographer, and independent writer on art and culture. Peppa was founder and director of Truth and Beauty, a commercial studio and storefront gallery of photography in Vancouver, Canada and repositioned online as The Commotion Digital Gallery now representing dozens of artists worldwide.
"This new, all-digital platform expands our viewing audience, art network and global reach, while carrying forward the values, integrity, and pursuits that the urban gallery proudly possessed. Think of THE COMMOTION as Truth and Beauty's spirit ascended to 'the cloud', residing now as an integrated commercial virtual photography salon, operating in a sustainable sphere on the web."
Peppa is also affiliated with the following organizations: Canadian Association of Photographic Arts (CAPA), Vancouver Association for Photographic Arts (VAPA), Professional Photographers Association of BC (PPABC), World Photography Organization, CARFAC BC (Canadian Artists’ Representation).
INTERVIEW AND FEATURE
"Day vs. Night Juxtaposition Polaroids"
By Michael Behlen
Published July. 24, 2023
"Enter the realm of Lenny Gerard, a visionary artist who juxtaposes day and night shots of architectural marvels in an arresting critique of capitalism. Gerard's work, as captivating as it is contemplative, challenges the viewer to consider the implications of a system that values work over life, productivity over creativity."- Analog Forever Magazine
About The Author
Michael Behlen is an instant film addict and the founder and publisher of Analog Forever Magazine. Behlen is an obsessive community organizer in the film photography world, including previously launching the independent publishing projects PRYME Magazine and PRYME Editions, two enterprises dedicated to the art of instant film. Through these endeavors, he has featured and published 250+ artists from around the globe via his print and online publications.
He has self-published two Polaroid photobooks -“Searching for Stillness, Vol. 1” and “I Was a Pioneer,” literally a boxed set of his instant film work. His latest book, Searching for Stillness Vol II was published in 2020 by Static Age.
Behlen’s Polaroid photography can be found in various publications including Diffusion Magazine, Fraction Magazine, Seities Magazine, and Polaroid Now (Chronicle Books, 2021). He loves the magic sensuality of instant film: its saturated, surreal colors; the unpredictability of the medium; its addictive qualities as you watch it develop. He spends his time shooting instant film and backpacking in the California wilderness, usually a combination of the two.
Connect with Michael Behlen on his Website and on Instagram!
INTERVIEW:
"CELEBRITY PHOTOGRAPHER & FORTUNE 500 CREATIVE DESIGNER LENNY GERARD"
by BLACKBIRD NEWS
Published Feb. 17, 2023
Full interview HERE
...I had the pleasure of interviewing one of my favorite artists and celebrity photographer, Lenny Gerard (Portfolio: LennyGerard.com). Gerard has worked with many of the biggest names in the industry, including Kim Petras (H&M), Madonna, Bon Jovi, George Takei, Adam Lambert, Don Lemon, Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Hudson, Christina Aguilera, and others. His work has been published on Netflix, Paramount, CNN, Huffington Post, CBS, and the list goes on....
Polaroid Day vs. Night Juxtaposition Archival Enlargement Prints in Gallery
Celebrities Photographed
AWARDED TOP 40 PHOTOGRAPH OF 2022
Analog Forever Magazine
Published Dec. 30, 2022
ACCEPTENCE INTO:
Modern Visual Arts Gallery in Bethlehem, PA
Published Nov. 9, 2022
"Randy's" - 2022
Price upon Request - Lenny@LennyGerard.com
30'' x 30'' scanned at 6400 dpi and enlarged as fine art print, mixed media/instant-film, custom metal frame, archival quality fiber-bound, semi-gloss inkjet print. Mounted on Foamcore - Edition -/10 . Certificate of authenticity included. NFT also available.
"Empire" - 2022
Price upon Request - Lenny@LennyGerard.com
30'' x 30'' scanned at 6400 dpi and enlarged as fine art print, mixed media/instant-film, custom metal frame, archival quality fiber-bound, semi-gloss inkjet print. Mounted on Foamcore - Edition -/10 . Certificate of authenticity included. NFT also available.
EXHIBIT DATES: December 3, 2022 through January 5, 2023.
MVA (Modern Visual Arts) Gallery is devoted to exhibiting the work of talented artists of all levels (emerging to established) from every region of the United States. Specializing in paintings, watercolors, drawings, digital, printmaking, mixed media and photography, the Gallery encourages and supports the creative activities of artists who work in diverse styles – from representational to abstract, from traditional to avant-garde. With the highest standards of excellence, the Gallery creates a stimulating environment to view extraordinary contemporary art.
In addition to public exhibitions, our Gallery professionals are in close contact with decision-making private and corporate collectors, interior designers, auction organizers, curators and art consultants. The MVA Gallery Director – who worked in major New York City galleries, published art reviews in national magazines, and taught at NYU – will serve as an enthusiastic advocate for artists.
INSIDE THE GALLERY PICS:
Won Film Shooters Collective
International "Polaroid Week (Spring 2022)"
Published: Aug 17, 2022
SPRING POLAROID WEEK 2022 | URIZEN FREAZA
Polaroid Week is a bi-annual celebration of instant film that is held on Flickr, Instagram, and Facebook that allows lovers of the medium to get together and share their newly created instant works. This year’s Fall Polaroid Week started on Sunday, October 23rd, and lasted until Friday, October 28th, and the world saw thousands of images being shared across the web. We watched the action unfold and The Film Shooters Collective chose 20 submission favorites including my own (pictured below) - out of thousands of amazing instant photographs to go see on Flickr, Instagram, and Facebook. So go check it out!
A Short description from Roid Week’s Group Pool on Flickr:
“We started POLAROID WEEK in 2006 to celebrate instant film. We also started it as a project – to see what new and interesting things we could do with instant film, and to challenge ourselves to produce some really great work.”
INTERVIEW W/ COWBOYS FROM SPACE
Published Aug. 7, 2022
READ FULL FEATURE HERE: Cowboys From Space
"Art as a universal language. Art as a way to face his inner demons. Lenny (@lenny__gerard) dedicates his free time to photography, creating several projects. For instance buying vintage Polaroids and taking photos of buildings by day and by night…" - Cowboys From Space
Interview - Global Understanding
"I find the idea of global understanding deeply fascinating. I believe art is powerful as the greatest works are influential enough to travel around the world — from exhibit, to museum, to auction, and round again. Art carves a space in our minds that is unique to every individual. It has the power to create a reaction unique to whomever experiences it. Art is a way of recognizing oneself. "
Interview - Quote
"To take a journey in art is to follow a path that is never ending. You will never know all there is to know or discover and that inspires me to keep going and growing."
SOLO EXHIBITION NOW ON VIEW
"INNER CHILD "
Published July 14, 2022
AUGUST 1 - NOVEMBER 1, 2022
We discover the modern world traps us in a boxwith our peers.
Roses are red, violets are blue, Barbies arenaked, and you should be too.
Beauty is only skin deep.
Swimming in a pool where being trans ornon-binary is the norm.
Lenny is pleased to present "INNER CHILD", a solo exhibition of works from 2021.
Biography:
Lenny Gerard grew up in San Diego, CA in an environment of music, art, books, photography, and various outdoor activities. His mother was a professional glass, textile, and fiber artist. Lenny attended Parsons School of Design in New York where he received his B.F.A. in Photography and a B.A. in Liberal Arts. Lenny is a Digital Campaign and Content Producer/Art Director. He’s worked for Fortune 500 companies such as Netflix and NBC and continues to take on new clients.
Artist Statement:
As a young boy, I never wanted to play with guns, toy tractors, or race cars. My mom knew and accepted that I was beginning to discover my sexuality, but she fully embraced it.
My mom presented me with her coveted collection of barbies and barbie paraphernalia she had collected throughout her childhood. It was all in a 20-gallon plastic box. The box had a distinct smell when I opened it. I could almost taste the smell. I loved its nostalgic, pungent taste, like that of my grandmother’s perfume. I’ll never forget it. Somehow, my mom knew, as a boy, I’d enjoy the barbies. She was right. They became my everything.
Years later, I found myself in an emotional crisis. I needed to dive into a creative project to distract me from what was around me, my thoughts, and my feelings… So I dove into this box of barbies.
These photographs are an expression of my fascination with color, light, and shadow — and how they interplay with the emotional examination of a landscape. This series is an exploration of an unrealistic, unhealthy, insulting representation of the female appearance.
My goal is to transport the viewer into a surreal reality inspired by their inner child. As we grow from happy-go-lucky children into responsible adults, we leave behind the spirit of the child. We leave behind a curiosity, a wanting to play, and a sense of wonder and innocence. As adults, we must decide to return to that feeling.
In still-life photography, one must carefully choose props — placing them within a setting that provides context. Our childhood fascination with toys and collections, often put away in storage, comes out of the closet in these photos — Barbie reflected, flowered, and fried.
-Lenny Gerard
High-Traffic International SOLO SHOW In the Works w/ Dab Art Co.
Published June 3, 2022
About Dab Art Co.
In 2011 Yessíca Torres opened H Gallery + Studios in Ventura, California. As co-owner and chief curator of H Gallery, Yessíca’s contemporary and modern program was a clear break from the conventional art scene that surrounded her. H Gallery’s progressive gallery design and ambitious exhibition schedule were received with immediate regional success. Her program made H Gallery one of the most prevailing contemporary art spaces in the greater Los Angeles area.
With the revelation that art exposure should not be limited by physical location, Yessíca independently established Dabster Arts Inc. (Dab Art Co.) in 2014. This distinctive art company is dedicated to enhancing the contemporary art experience for artists, collectors and viewers in and outside the gallery setting. Dab Art embraces the relentless evolution of contemporary art by featuring experimental artists, highlighting innovative techniques and utilizing technological advances.
Since its initial launch, the Dab Art Co. has expanded from simple gallery exhibitions to art publications, artist talks, panel discussions, video profiles, exhibition videos and documentary filmmaking; examining the process and identity of artists. Now in her 11th year, Yessíca has galleries in Ventura, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Austin and opening soon in Miami (Dec 2022).
Dab Art Co. Gallery Exhibitions and our Online Exclusive Exhibits garner views into the tens of thousands. Our long standing partnership with the online art sales platform ARTSY has proved to be an invaluable resource. With buyers from 130+ countries and an average transaction distance over 3,000 miles, ARTSY has provided the connections needed to grow our collector base. Our partner platform receives 2.2 million+ unique visitors every month across web and mobile which means artists and exhibitions featured by Dab Art Co. are well-positioned for optimal collector visibility. Dab Art Co. is in good company, Gagosian, Hauser & Wirth and Simon Lee also use this curated platform.
Other Gallery Locations Worldwide (Besides Los Angeles)
Lenny's Polaroid Enters the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)!
Published June 1, 2022
Polaroid juxtaposition (cut) SERIES has reached over consecutive 45 pictures!
Published April 29, 2022
Day vs. Night Juxtaposition Polaroid series has now hit over 45 pictures. Walt Disney Music Hall photo Entering the L.A.C.M.A. bookstore (4th below)!
Sí Gallery/SXSW Exhibition Closing
Published March 20, 2022
Gallery in Austin, Texas comes to a close. Featured art piece "BarFbie" from Vanity Series gained much attention and sold outside of the exhibit. Successful promotion indeed. It was great that this gallery was in a row of museums and galleries next to and during SXSW which heavily increased exposure on my work. Thank you Sí Gallery, again for the opportunity of a lifetime!
Read more about the gallery:
Sí Gallery is a brand new exhibition space built by the Dab Art Co. and located in the very trendy East Sixth neighborhood of Downtown Austin.
East Sixth is hipster central for Austin. It’s home to honkytonks, dive bars, and restaurants. It’s also home to several live music venues, notably The White Horse and Hotel Vegas, both of which serve Austin’s budding musical talent. Home to the new Tesla headquarters and the famed SXSW (South By Southwest) Festival. The eclectic local population of artists, professionals and techie's have made their home on “the Eastside” of Austin creating a unique and thriving downtown district.
Purchased Piece: "BARFbie" - Vanity (Conceptual Series) Archival Framed 30''x20'' Print
"PEOPLE ARE STARTING TO NOTICE"
Gallery Show in Downtown Los Angeles
Published January 20, 2022
OPEN: FEBRUARY 26 - APRIL 23, 2022
334 SOUTH MAIN STREET, LOS ANGELES
The Dab Art Co. is pleased to present PEOPLE ARE STARTING TO NOTICE at their Main Street Gallery in Los Angeles, CA. The title and concept their 8th annual photo exhibition in Los Angeles comes from a quote from Arthur Fleck in 2019's JOKER film. PEOPLE ARE STARTING TO NOTICE; is an observation that Arthur makes about peoples reaction to transition from insignificant and average to the menacing joker realized at the end. His transition into the sinister version of himself is mimicked in the chaos of the public's unrest of their current economic and social plights. Eerily similar to our current climate of unrest due to the pandemic, in-spite of personal setbacks Arthur realizes his true self and takes form.
