JUNE 2010
Liberty Kifer
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Academy of Art University, BFA Photography candidate
“Doors”
I have a fascination with doorways. They speak so eloquently about the house they stand guard over, the people who pass through them….and yet they leave so much mystery deliciously unattainable. For me, that mystery is best left unsolved. I prefer to dwell on the possibilities, let my imagination run wild. I am utterly bored by a perfect, well-kept house; I want to see CHARACTER, I want to see HISTORY, humor, tragedy, fear, joy…..in other words I want to be able to take a PORTRAIT of a place, not a still life or “architectural detail.” That’s what this series is all about for me.
I am a stay at home mom of two little girls, currently living in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. I’ve been a Montana girl all my life (whether I was living in Montana at the time or not) and this entire series was taken in the tiny town we were living in the last two years. It’s been a challenging and rewarding time, caring for a 1-year-old and a 3-year-old while also working on my BFA in Photography through the Academy of Art University’s online program. I am growing in confidence now and doing some commercial portrait and wedding work to supplement our income, but my true passion is fine art. I hope someday to see my work in print, or hanging in a renowned gallery. In the meantime I am having fun with it, learning every day, trying new things….
Visit Liberty’s websites to see more of her work:
Website: www.libertykifer.com
Photoblog: www.libertykifer.aminus3.com
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