Saturday, December 22, 2018

Destination: Palm Springs Part 1

"Destination: Palm Springs No. 1" 2018  Part 1

I traveled quite a bit throughout California, Washington State and Texas to see friends and family near and dear to me this year. I visited Palm Springs three times during 2018 and every time I photographed this unique destination in black and white, I was always drawn to the looming San Jacinto Mountain Range on its western edge. This batholith dominates the background of this Sonoran desert town and demands its portrait to be taken.

Th light colored Mesozoic granite mountain range is otherworldly, an entity of its own. No wonder The Beast with a Million Eyes, The Monster That Challenged the World, and Blood of Dracula's Castle were all filmed in Palm Springs.

I tried to get close to the mountain but most of the property near the base of the mountain is either private property or built so close to it, that it us nearly inaccessible. But I was determined and found a few places in the historic Tennis Court neighborhood that I squeeze a few spaces that allowed me an unfettered view of its surface unclose.

I wasn't prepared for its almost lava like formations and near vertical escarpment. It was indeed an awesome feeling to be so close to the rocks and to see it up close. In the next few weeks, I plan on presenting to you the two other neighborhoods that I captured in Palm Springs, as well as images I captured in Austin, Bodie, Inverness, Oakland, Bridgeport, Orcas Island and Point Reyes.

Wishing you safe travels and happy holidays!

Julie Green
December 22. 2018


"Destination: Palm Springs No. 2" 2018  Part 1

"Destination: Palm Springs No. 3" 2018  Part 1


"Destination: Palm Springs No. 4" 2018  Part 1


"Destination: Palm Springs No. 5" 2018  Part 1

Saturday, December 15, 2018

The Checkers at The Redwood Tonight!




The Checkers are back and playing a show tonight at LA's finest pirate supper club (with thee best Fish and Chips on the Eastside), The Redwood Bar and Grill!!! The night will be hosted by sonic siren Asia Muka with a musical line up that includes Sirens in the Night (with Jail Weddings members) and those fabulously loud and snotty Tenement Rats. To wrap the night up in a bow, sonic gold DJ John Tyree with be spinning records all night long for your listening pleasure.

It's been three years since we've last set foot on stage and in honor of this rare occasion and as a Christmas gift, I thought I would share with you flyers from The Checker's past and present.

Happy holidays and I hope to see you at The Redwood!

Julie Green
Lead Singer of The Checkers
December 15, 2018










Saturday, December 8, 2018

Flora as Fashion: Naomi White

"Flora as Fashion: Naomi White" 2018

The last stitched portrait of 2018 is a work in progress that has taken on a life of its own. At first I had the nylon flower petal hat's of the sixties in mind but it grew into a snood of sorts. It certainly is a bridge between my "Home as Hat" and "Flora as Fashion" series, combining both elements of a hat and foliage as the structure of the garment.

My dear friend, the lovely and talented artist Naomi White graciously posed for this portrait. We have been friends and photographers for 3 decades. As an educator, intersectional feminist and visual artist Naomi has always been very observant of herself and the world around her. She has continually produced a translation of her cross current narratives in vibrant and unique ways.

In a way I am happy to show you a work in progress. Not all pieces can be completed in a week and with the holidays upon us, time has become a rare commodity. I will continue work on this piece until all of the leaves are filled in and will present it to you in the future.

Julie Green
December 8, 2018

Saturday, December 1, 2018

Flora as Fashion: Alyssa Taylor Wendt

"Flora as Fashion: Alyssa Taylor Wendt" 2018

This week, an ombré cropped cardigan-like shrug began to emerge from this portrait I had taken as I studied it's structure. Although this shrug enveloped only one of her shoulders, I could see how this knitted sweater could conceivably be worn like this. The tendrils of the vines added a unique element to this construction and I accented the berries in a coordinating mustard yellow color.

Artist, scĂ©nariste, and presence - Alyssa Taylor Wendt graciously covered herself in shrubbery for my project. A long time friend and a highly creative, original and feisty hot tamal, Alyssa now lives in Austin, TX and is a part of the artist run ICOSA Collective. Ms. Alyssa was also in a band called Panda in San Francisco. Recalling the power of the blue chakra, I decided to color this piece in honor of this singer and healer.

As I was photographing her, I recalled her body of work "Compartments of Desire" which consisted of organic pieces which evolved into symbolic shamanic armor. In a way, our clothing too is a way for us to project our inner being and protect against outside elements. What we choose to wear becomes our every day armor that gives us courage, flair, sanctuary, shelter and refuge.

Julie Green
December 1, 2018