Pat Graham (born 1970, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is an American-born photographer living in England. Graham first earned an international reputation for his photography of indie rock and punk rock musicians. His work is featured in the artwork for several notable recordings, and is also in the permanent collection at the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle, WA.[1] Recent years has brought the expansion of his oeuvre into commercial photography.
Pat Graham holds an MA in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography from the University of Westminster in London,[1] and is currently an MFA candidate at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (expected 2020). Previously he attended the University of Wisconsin for two years before leaving for Washington, DC to document the independent music scene thriving there and continuing his studies at the Northern Virginia Community College. His interest in photography however began in high school in Waukesha, WI and his grandparents gave him his first camera as a gift.[2]
Early work/lifeEdit
In 1990, Graham was a co-organizer of a Fugazi concert at the Waukesha Expo center (see http://www.dischord.com/fugazi_live_series/waukesha-wi-usa-61590). The band stayed at Graham's family home and their visit proved inspirational for Graham, especially as Ian MacKaye introduced Graham to the Positive Force DC activist house and the people who lived there. Later that year, Graham and his friends traveled to DC for an animal rights protest march. While in DC, Graham stayed at Positive Force befriending the activists, artists, and musicians living at the house.[3]
In January 1992, Graham relocated to Washington, DC, becoming immersed in the local underground music community.[4] It was in Washington that Graham first earned wide recognition for his efforts documenting the riot grrrl movement, including his seminal photography of Bikini Kill.[5] Over the next ten years, Graham toured internationally with bands such as Modest Mouse, Tortoise, June of 44, and The Make-Up, capturing their traveling experiences, as well as shooting promotional photographs for the artists.[5]
In 1997, Graham collaborated with photographer Cynthia Connolly and created an exhibition called DC People with their Cars and on Stage. The show featured Connolly's portraits of DC musicians with their cars and Graham's pictures of the same musicians playing live.[6] The exhibition traveled throughout the US and Europe from 1997 – 2000.[7]
In 2001, he was Artist-in-Residence at the Grange Hall in Wakefield, RI.[5]
Relocation to London and 96 GillespieEdit
In 2000, Graham relocated to London, England, and established with Melanie Standage the non-profit gallery 96 Gillespie, a converted post office.[2] The mission of 96 Gillespie is to “...establish dialogue between US and UK artists.” [5] Concurrent to the development of the new gallery, in 2003 Graham began to expand into commercial photography by collaborating with Anomaly NYC and Umbro on a series of works pertaining to each of England's football teams’ away shirts. This work led to shooting sporting events and professional athletes.[8]
In 2007, while at 96 Gillespie, the band Modest Mouse again hired Graham, this time to provide a photoblog for the band for their next two year's worth of activity. As the band's popularity was at its greatest during this period, the photoblog generated considerable attention for Graham, and his own reputation expanded into a new audience. This did not prohibit Graham from publishing his first book of select works, Silent Pictures (Akashic Books, 2007).
Recent workEdit
Chronicle Books published in 2011 Graham's second book, Instrument. Graham describes the book as documenting “...musicians and their instruments and the stories behind what they mean to them”.[9]Amazon awarded the book a Best Book Cover for 2011.[5] In that same year, the guitarist Johnny Marr (The Smiths, Modest Mouse, others) and the sunglasses company Ray Ban selected Graham for the Ray Band Raw Sounds Project, a collaboration between notable rock artists and the company.[5] The work was exhibited in Hong Kong, New York, and in London.
Further select commercial photography clients include Anomaly, Apple, BBC, CABE, Converse, Darling Dept, Focus Group, Hard Rock Hotel, Less Rain Design, Libre Design, Not Actual Size, Poker Stars, Raen Optics, Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, Umbro, The Victoria & Albert Museum, and Wolff Olins.[3]
Graham continues to work with Johnny Marr and other musicians. powerHouse Books (Brooklyn, NY) will publish Graham's third book, Modest Mouse 1992-2010, in fall of 2014.[5]
GearEdit
When interviewed, Graham has stated that he has used or uses:
Pentax p5, 6x7
Nikon 6006, 8008, n90, d200, d700, d3s, d800
Olympus pen ft
Polaroid sx70, 600, and others
Super Ikonta III
Rolleiflex 3.5f
Fuji 645
As well as “...a dozen or so film cameras and one digital camera.”[2][10]
Creative PhilosophyEdit
“It really comes down to being in the right place at the right time and knowing how to compose under pressure.”[10]
BooksEdit
Silent Pictures. New York, NY: Akashic Books, 2007.
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Pat Graham born 1970 in Milwaukee Wisconsin is an American born photographer living in England Graham first earned an international reputation for his photography of indie rock and punk rock musicians His work is featured in the artwork for several notable recordings and is also in the permanent collection at the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle WA 1 Recent years has brought the expansion of his oeuvre into commercial photography Contents 1 Education 2 Early work life 3 Relocation to London and 96 Gillespie 4 Recent work 5 Gear 6 Creative Philosophy 7 Books 8 Select exhibitions and residencies 9 External links 10 ReferencesEducation EditPat Graham holds an MA in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography from the University of Westminster in London 1 and is currently an MFA candidate at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago expected 2020 Previously he attended the University of Wisconsin for two years before leaving for Washington DC to document the independent music scene thriving there and continuing his studies at the Northern Virginia Community College His interest in photography however began in high school in Waukesha WI and his grandparents gave him his first camera as a gift 2 Early work life EditIn 1990 Graham was a co organizer of a Fugazi concert at the Waukesha Expo center see http www dischord com fugazi live series waukesha wi usa 61590 The band stayed at Graham s family home and their visit proved inspirational for Graham especially as Ian MacKaye introduced Graham to the Positive Force DC activist house and the people who lived there Later that year Graham and his friends traveled to DC for an animal rights protest march While in DC Graham stayed at Positive Force befriending the activists artists and musicians living at the house 3 In January 1992 Graham relocated to Washington DC becoming immersed in the local underground music community 4 It was in Washington that Graham first earned wide recognition for his efforts documenting the riot grrrl movement including his seminal photography of Bikini Kill 5 Over the next ten years Graham toured internationally with bands such as Modest Mouse Tortoise June of 44 and The Make Up capturing their traveling experiences as well as shooting promotional photographs for the artists 5 In 1997 Graham collaborated with photographer Cynthia Connolly and created an exhibition called DC People with their Cars and on Stage The show featured Connolly s portraits of DC musicians with their cars and Graham s pictures of the same musicians playing live 6 The exhibition traveled throughout the US and Europe from 1997 2000 7 In 2001 he was Artist in Residence at the Grange Hall in Wakefield RI 5 Relocation to London and 96 Gillespie EditIn 2000 Graham relocated to London England and established with Melanie Standage the non profit gallery 96 Gillespie a converted post office 2 The mission of 96 Gillespie is to establish dialogue between US and UK artists 5 Concurrent to the development of the new gallery in 2003 Graham began to expand into commercial photography by collaborating with Anomaly NYC and Umbro on a series of works pertaining to each of England s football teams away shirts This work led to shooting sporting events and professional athletes 8 In 2007 while at 96 Gillespie the band Modest Mouse again hired Graham this time to provide a photoblog for the band for their next two year s worth of activity As the band s popularity was at its greatest during this period the photoblog generated considerable attention for Graham and his own reputation expanded into a new audience This did not prohibit Graham from publishing his first book of select works Silent Pictures Akashic Books 2007 Recent work EditChronicle Books published in 2011 Graham s second book Instrument Graham describes the book as documenting musicians and their instruments and the stories behind what they mean to them 9 Amazon awarded the book a Best Book Cover for 2011 5 In that same year the guitarist Johnny Marr The Smiths Modest Mouse others and the sunglasses company Ray Ban selected Graham for the Ray Band Raw Sounds Project a collaboration between notable rock artists and the company 5 The work was exhibited in Hong Kong New York and in London Further select commercial photography clients include Anomaly Apple BBC CABE Converse Darling Dept Focus Group Hard Rock Hotel Less Rain Design Libre Design Not Actual Size Poker Stars Raen Optics Tottenham Hotspur Football Club Umbro The Victoria amp Albert Museum and Wolff Olins 3 Graham continues to work with Johnny Marr and other musicians powerHouse Books Brooklyn NY will publish Graham s third book Modest Mouse 1992 2010 in fall of 2014 5 Gear EditWhen interviewed Graham has stated that he has used or uses Pentax p5 6x7 Nikon 6006 8008 n90 d200 d700 d3s d800 Olympus pen ft Polaroid sx70 600 and others Super Ikonta III Rolleiflex 3 5f Fuji 645 As well as a dozen or so film cameras and one digital camera 2 10 Creative Philosophy Edit It really comes down to being in the right place at the right time and knowing how to compose under pressure 10 Books EditSilent Pictures New York NY Akashic Books 2007 Instrument San Francisco CA Chronicle 2011 Modest Mouse 1992 2010 Brooklyn NY powerHouse Books 2014 Select exhibitions and residencies EditArtist in residence Grange Hall Wakefield RI 2001 Experience Music Project Seattle WA Permanent collection Arlington Municipal Art Collection Arlington VA Past Perfect With Melanie Standage Transformer Gallery Washington DC Oct 2005 96 Gillespie London UK 2006 see http www transformerdc org exhibitions overview past perfect Silent Pictures a Solo Photography Exhibit by Pat Graham Needles and Pens Oct Nov 2007 see http www needles pens com silentpicsshow html Retrospect with Melanie Standage Space 1026 Philadelphia Jan 2007 see http www philadelphiaweekly com arts and culture editors picks 38422824 html Instrument Solo Rough Trade East London Oct 2011 see http roughtradeshop blogspot co uk 2011 10 pat graham instrument html Ray Band Raw Sounds Project Hong Kong London and New York 2011 see http www bangkokpost com print 273292 In Color and Black amp White The Photography of Pat Graham Ramp Gallery Portland OR December 2012 External links EditPat Graham Official Website Pat Graham on Twitter nbsp 96 GillespieReferences Edit a b Pat Graham Photography patgraham org Retrieved 2020 02 18 a b c Fecal Face Dot Com Retrieved 2013 10 13 a b Staf Retrieved 2013 11 23 Washington Post Retrieved 2013 11 23 a b c d e f g Pat Graham Official Website Retrieved 2013 11 23 Cynthia Connolly Official Website Retrieved 2013 11 23 Verbicide Retrieved 2013 11 23 Hungry Eyeball Retrieved 2013 11 23 Bangkok Post Retrieved 2013 11 23 a b Thumbs for Hire Retrieved 2013 11 23 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Pat Graham photographer amp oldid 994000937, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
