Exploring the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains

Photographer Kellen Mohr spent 12 months—on and off—wandering the Eastern Sierra Nevada mountain range, sometimes by way of quick car-accessible excursions and sometimes on multi-day hikes. Along the way, he captured his experiences on 35mm photography. In a brief photo essay, Mohr presents a highlight reel to The Field magazine, showcasing the wonders of the California destination. From a volcanic caldera to glistening lakes, the …

Artist Liz Nielsen’s Photograms

Colorful light paintings discovered at SOCO Gallery during Art Southampton

Back during this July’s Art Southampton fair, we became transfixed by a series of large scale images within the walls of the Charlotte, NC-based SOCO Gallery booth. Upon further inspection, the works turned out to be photograms by Brooklyn-based artist Liz Nielsen. For those unfamiliar with the term, a photogram is a work of art produced with photography equipment, but not a camera. In essence, …

Ben Ross: Wool

Lyrically powerful, at times vocally haunting, and altogether beautiful, “Wool” by LA-based singer Ben Ross further affirms the emerging artist’s talents. Nothing more than voice (sometimes layered) and piano, the track gently envelops listeners, rising and falling along the emotional spectrum. It’s a love song, yes, but an uncommon one—and worth a listen.