The Front Porch

The interest in private versus public space is what pushed this series beginnings. In questioning if there was an in-between of those two spaces, i discovered that the front porch works as it. The front porch is the end of a public space and the beginning of a private one, that being of course somebody's home. This photographic series explores the front porch in a sterile, analytical manner, allowing the viewer to focus on the differences between each space. Within these differences sits several things; the spaces are either open or slightly hidden, empty or covered in belongings, and within these visuals, one can also connect the economy, in a sense, to these porches. Some are dilapidated, while others are pristine, some haven't been touched in months, except by the view interested in buying it. These differences are vast in their range and allow one to engage for a long time, experiencing each of these spaces, safely, without hesitation, and without the fear that judgement can bring harm in some manner.

All images ©Keely Weiland

This is work from my Professional Practices class this semester. The artist statement above is accompanying my work on in class. To view more of my work, and my classmates, visit the blog through this post title. :)