the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“Always turn a negative situation into a positive situation.” ~ Michael Jordan Scouting through Memorial Coliseum, I came upon these interior stairs that I had not seen before. The terracotta-esque bricks really caught my attention. They’re aesthetically different from everything … Continued
“Calm is a superpower.” ~ Unknown The door is below the floor. How do you get out? I’m pretty sure there are still University of Kentucky students trapped in these old stacks 25 years on. Meanwhile, I feel strangely at … Continued
“Stay close to people who feel like sunshine.” ~ Unknown The staircase in the original section of the old Watkins Farm house leads from a single ground floor room to the second story, which is also a single room. That … Continued
“May my heart be kind. May my mind be fierce. May my spirit be brave.” ~ Kate Forsyth One of my favorite things about Historic Preservation is the marriage of exploration and photography, and this semester has provided a good … Continued
“The only disability in life is a bad attitude.” ~ Scott Hamilton I received an incredible compliment today from a woman I’ve never met. Kate, a childhood friend of Kathy Robinson, saw the post about Kathy from last Saturday, … Continued
“What is grievance? The baggage of old thought and emotion.” ~ Lao Tzu I was honored to photograph tonight’s reception welcoming the Reel World String Band’s archives to the UK collection. I’ll post shots from their performance later, but this … Continued
Before you speak …think! T-is it true? H-is it helpful? I-is it inspiring? N-is it necessary? K-is it kind? ~ Unknown Sun searing through western windows provided a metaphorical moment. Walking the stairs, I just happened to look down and … Continued
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain.” ~ Vivian Greene I’m dancing my way up those stairs and out the door… for starters. Related Images: