I recently had the pleasure of having Garth von Buchholz share with me a project close to his heart: The Victoria Ballerina Project.
Deathly Romantic Media. Model/dance: Brichelle Brucker
HOW IT ALL STARTED:
The project was originally inspired by the ballerina project in the U.S. and also drew inspiration from the vast amount of dance images in notable Canadian photographer’s portfolios.
The entire project is produced by Garth von Buchholz, who is also the editor of Deathly Romantic Media. The project takes place around the Greater Victoria region in British Columbia. The photo’s of the project displayed sets professional ballerina, Brichelle Brucker against urban scenery, particularly with street art and graffiti filled walls.
Editor and photographer of the project, Garth von Buchholz has a background and journalism and was also a professional dance critic for many years. Von Buchholz, with this project close to his heart was responsible for all of the photography and captured shots that encompassed the surreal beauty and gracefulness of ballet in contrast to the urban and street art filled walls.
Deathly Romantic Media. Model/dancer: Brichelle Brucker
WHY:
The combination of the urban with the ballerina allow for a magical contrast and reflection. The street art is a form of art that has been taken out of its habitat of gallery’s and taken to the street, allowing all people to witness the power, emotion and beauty that art can provide.
Much like the street art, the ballerina is also brings an art form to the masses. Rather than being in an auditorium or studio, or going to a ballet, the ballet instead is brought to the people, letting the everyday person witness a sublime form of beauty and grace that they may not have otherwise seen.
To learn more about the Victoria Ballerina Project and to see more pictures please visit the website.
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