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About Ian Ruhter

My art form involves an innovative concept of using raw cardboard and paper, born out of a desire to create art without generating waste. This led to my inspiration to use everyday materials that are around us and craft something beautiful with them. I had a vision and invited a group of artists to collaborate with me and put together this photo shoot. I gave these elements a second chance to come alive and be a part of this unusual exhibition.
The elements I used include paper and boxes in a variety of shapes, from large pizza boxes to cereal boxes and shopping bags. I gave all these materials to my talented team and together we handcrafted what I used in front of the lens. The combination of smooth and rough textures gives the final pieces depth and character.
I started my career in the advertising field, moved on to the motion picture industry and now evolved into making stills. This is an exciting new chapter in my career as an artist, and my goal is to show people that fashion is not only about consuming and wasting; we can bring forth inspired art into the world by recycling. Rather than creating waste, I am converting it into beauty, and I am reminded that we can express

My response to this is to embrace the past by working with a 19th Century photographic process called "Wet Plate Collodion". In order to have large prints, I needed a large camera. I converted the back of a large truck into my camera. It opened the world to me. Not only was I capturing the world seen through my lens directly onto the wet plates but I am standing in the midst of these images as they are developing before my eyes. It is truly magical.

This photographic process involves pouring a liquid mixture of iodides, bromides, and a solution called collodion over a glass or aluminum plate. The plate is then bathed in silver nitrate, making it light-sensitive. The plate must then be quickly exposed and developed in just a few minutes, before the collodion dries and loses sensitivity. Imperfections may appear as the wet chemicals are exposed to the elements (ie. wind, gravity) acknowledging the hand of the artist in the creation of each unique print.

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Photography, Lake Tahoe Community College

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