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FRAMES Photography Podcast

Barbara Mensch & Claire Gilliam

Apr 4, 2024
Barbara Mensch and Claire Gilliam delve into their artistic evolution, capturing the hidden depths of the Brooklyn Bridge, documenting the gritty world of the Fulton Fish Market, exploring ethnic dynamics on the waterfront, and navigating honesty and deception in a historical context. They also discuss curating visual narratives with video walls, showcasing their unique approaches and challenges in creating dynamic storytelling experiences.
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  • Barbara Mensch transitioned from illustration to photography to express herself authentically, following her father's art museum inspiration.
  • Collaborating with Claire Gilliam, Mensch innovatively curated a multimedia installation merging still photography with oral histories to engage modern viewers.

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Barbara Mench's Early Passion for Drawing and Transition to Photography

Barbara Mench recalls her early passion for drawing starting as a child in Brooklyn, seeking solace from the loud and chaotic neighborhood by capturing faraway places in her sketchpad. Her father's introduction to art museums and the impactful experience of seeing a painting by Rosa Bonner at the Met influenced her artistic journey. Mench transitioned from illustration work to photography after capturing her terminally ill mother, finding photography's immediacy more fitting to express herself.

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