June 16 - July 21, 2015
For Leigh Carlson, “I Love A Parade” started as a way to show family and friends a slice of New York City life. The project covers miles of parade routes, in all kinds of weather, and presents a behind-the-scenes look at parades and the people who march in them.
Curated by Melissa Beck
About the artist:
Leigh Carlson has been living in New York City and working as a commercial actor and print model for over thirty years and is a member of the Screen Actors Guild. Photography has been her lifelong passion, and in recent years Leigh has begun a more serious pursuit on the other side of the camera. "I Love A Parade" started as a way to show family and friends a slice of New York City life. The project covers miles of parade routes in all kinds of weather, and presents a behind-the-scenes look at parades and the people who march in them. Leigh uses photography as a form of intentionally telling stories through pictures. “I Love a Parade” is Leigh’s first solo exhibition.
To see more of Leigh's work, visit her website at leighcarlsonphotography.com