10.8.09

I felt obligated to publish the last post (THIS IS NUTS) here on the insane B-Mode for several reasons which I thought I would share...

I have always liked talking about other peoples photography as well as my own and hope to do more of this in between projects in the future as I don't really want to be a professional arm wrestler even though I think I would be quite good (see post 04/08/09 where do the stairs go). I have often had the idea of becoming an Indiana Jones type character who lectures through the day to a group of students who utterly adore him and then ventures off into the unknown in search of hidden treasures, or in my case photographs..
I would hate to think that my job and reputation could be jeopardised for simply showing students another photographers work be it willy based or otherwise..
I do not like the work of Del Lagrace Volcano, In fact I hate it and personally find its self indulgent and vulgar to the core right down to the stupid made up surname. Strong words may be, but I also think this is someone who has chosen to document part of there life and make it public and that my friends takes balls (excuse the pun). The work might be a lot of things, but its not pornographic and this is the point I wanted to raise. I get tired of photography constantly taking a hit when it comes to naked flesh, challenging material or even images of children. These days you can find anything you like on line. The World Wide Web is a Pandora's box for every pervert imaginable. If people want to find it, they will. Don't pick on some innocent photographer trying to make a living by EDUCATING people..

I rest my case.

2 comments:

kieron@mac.com said...

just posted this to my facebook


"Looking for support for a photography lecturer facing being fired for showing some students...some photographs. The students, who complained about being shown Del Lagrace Volcano images (entitled "genderqueer"), were doing a project on gender and sexuality. East Surrey College (http://www.esc.ac.uk/contact.aspx) should promote Simon Barnes (lecturer) and ask the students what the f@*! they are doing on a photography course."

marcus doyle said...

My friend the world of photography and 'education' will always be a two edged sword...
Thanks again for keeping up..