THE FAT TUESDAYS are a fortunate stroke of serendipity. One day I was driving through the Lowcountry on my way to Beaufort. I came around a curve in the road, the sun fractured, prismed, through the corner of the windshield, blinding me for a second. I regained control; it was the serendipity of the flash…
Author: dkaufman
PORT MONDRIAN
PORT MONDRIAN is a photographic series that abstracts images of shipping containers by the mere addition of black sub-framing and white blocks of negative space. Putting boxes around boxes created patterns within patterns and drew attention to this aspect of the composition. My original image captures were often calm and introspective. My goal in PORT…
ROTHKO SERIES
PORTOGRAPHY
Beginning in 2015 in response to my ROTHKO SERIES of photographs I was granted unparalleled access to Hapag-Lloyd‘s container ships in the Port of Savannah. The experience has been exceptional. I am proud of my relationship with this forward moving company. Hapag-Lloyd‘s vision is to be the benchmark of the container shipping industry, setting the…
IMAGINARY FORCES
I am a long-time fan of the Hieronymus Bosch novels by Michael Connelly. As such, when the Amazon Prime Video BOSCH came online in 2014 I was excited to say the least. But it wasn’t just the show’s quality and adherence to the books (SO OFTEN MISSED when the film rights are sold) that impressed…
MONO
Black and white epitomizes the structure of nature and brings focus to and embodies the essence of detail. Black and white removes the prejudice of color. White Fountain Savannah, GA June 2016 Limited Edition of 7 20″ x 15″ $1,800 Reed Clump Hardeeville, SC May 2014 Limited Edition of 7 20″ x 12″ [A/P1] SOLD…
ONLY
Only the building… …the way I feel tonight. These images are, for me, like memories of last night’s dream. "A man sees what he wants to see and disregards the rest."– Paul Simon UTILITY Hwy. 411, TN December 12, 2013 Limited Edition of 10 60″ x 20″ $1,500 Christ Church Savannah, GA September 10, 2013…
MALLNOT
It was a mall…now it’s not. These images are, for me, like memories of last night’s dream. "A man sees what he wants to see and disregards the rest."– Paul Simon Lamplorn Augusta, GA August 2014 Limited Edition of 7 20" x 30" $3,200 Blocked Augusta, GA August 2014 Limited Edition of 7 20" x…
Mercer-Williams House
The Mercer Williams House (now called Mercer Williams House Museum) is located at 429 Bull Street in Savannah, Georgia. Completed in 1868, it stands at the southwestern corner of Monterey Square. The house was the scene of the 1981 shooting death of Danny Hansford by the home’s owner Jim Williams, a story that is retold…
Rothko Series 1
They are immense. Their silence is deafening. ” Silence is so accurate. ” — Mark Rothko Rothko Series 1: 14-2 Savannah, GA September 2014 Limited Edition of 7 30″ x 30″ $3,600 Rothko Series 1: 01-5 Savannah, GA April 2014 Limited Edition of 7 30″ x 30″ [1/7] SOLD [2/7], $3,600 Rothko Series 1: 14-3…
NOLA
New Orleans, NOLA, is known or often remembered visually for its Mardi Gras, or Carnival, celebrations. In early March of 20 16 I had the opportunity to celebrate my birthday in New Awlins and came away with a decidedly different take on its underappreciated beauty. Into the Heart New Orleans, LA March 2016 Limited Edition…
Hapag-Lloyd :: Berlin Express
Additional images in this series: Hapag-Lloyd :: Malik Al Ashtar Hapag-Lloyd :: Mehuin Hapag-Lloyd :: Jebel Ali ROTHKO Series CINEMAGRAPHS: SHIPPING INDUSTRY
Rothko Series 2
They are immense. Their silence is deafening. ” Silence is so accurate. ” — Mark Rothko Rothko Series 2: 15-1 Savannah, GA January 2015 Limited Edition of 7 30″ x 30″ [1/7] SOLD [2/7], $3,600 Rothko Series 2: BD-3-1 Savannah, GA March 2015 Limited Edition of 7 30″ x 30″ $3,600 Rothko Series 2: 2|3…
Hapag-Lloyd :: Mehuin
Additional images in this series: Hapag-Lloyd :: Malik Al Ashtar Hapag-Lloyd :: Jebel Ali Hapag-Lloyd :: Berlin Express ROTHKO Series CINEMAGRAPHS: SHIPPING INDUSTRY
Hapag-Lloyd :: Malik Al Ashtar
Additional images in this series: Hapag-Lloyd :: Mehuin Hapag-Lloyd :: Jebel Ali Hapag-Lloyd :: Berlin Express ROTHKO Series CINEMAGRAPHS: SHIPPING INDUSTRY
Rothko Series 3
They are immense. Their silence is deafening. ” Silence is so accurate. ” — Mark Rothko Rothko Series 3: ND1-1-1 Savannah, GA May 2015 Limited Edition of 7 30″ x 30″ $3,600 Rothko Series 3: ND2-2-3 Savannah, GA May 2015 Limited Edition of 7 30″ x 30″ [1/7] SOLD [2/7], $3,600 Rothko Series 3: ND1-1-4…
Hapag-Lloyd :: Jebel Ali
Additional images in this series: Hapag-Lloyd :: Malik Al Ashtar Hapag-Lloyd :: Mehuin Hapag-Lloyd :: Berlin Express ROTHKO Series CINEMAGRAPHS: SHIPPING INDUSTRY
Hapag-Lloyd :: Tempanos
Additional images in this series: Hapag-Lloyd :: Malik Al Ashtar Hapag-Lloyd :: Mehuin Hapag-Lloyd :: Jebel Ali Hapag-Lloyd :: Berlin Express ROTHKO Series CINEMAGRAPHS: SHIPPING INDUSTRY
Rothko Series 4
…like the rumble, the roar, out of a lion’s mouth—a babel of confusion of sounds, silent no longer. Rothko Series 4: CSX-5913 Savannah, GA August 7, 2015 Limited Edition of 7 30″ x 30″ $3,600 Rothko Series 4: CSX-5509 Savannah, GA August 11, 2015 Limited Edition of 7 30″ x 30″ $3,600 Rothko Series 4:…
Rothko Series 5
Series 5 picks up where Series 3 left off but with explicit inclusion of the meat of the matter: OMG…THESE ARE CONTAINER SHIPS! They are immense, strong, and powerful. Their silence is deafening. ” Silence is so accurate. ” — Mark Rothko Rothko Series 5: The Bottom Line Savannah, GA April 2016 Limited Edition of…