Jeff Klapperich Photography
Photographs and Fine Prints
Exposure
In my exploration of photography and the principles the medium is based on, I have one simple goal, to inspire awe and wonder in myself and anyone who views my work.
Even though I'm not always successful, failure is as informative as success, and I've found that if I allow the medium to be my guide it will reveal new definitions of what is successful to me.
I primarily use film because of it's hands on nature. It's physicality often produces results and nuances I never could have imagined or planned for. I'm also drawn to including other hands on media such as painting, drawing and sculpture. The more I can interject a human element into the process the more opportunity there is for unexpected, compelling and unique results.
I want always to be the student. When I let the medium be my teacher, the possibilities become limitless.
Bio
Jeff Klapperich received his BFA in photography from the Pratt Institute in 2004 after which he spent 5 years in his hometown of Denver, Colorado where he practiced his craft and organized a DIY arts community called The Scattered Arts Collective. He Returned to Brooklyn in 2009 where he worked for a time under renowned photographer Rosalind Solomon. He is currently honing his skills in ceramics with architectural ceramicist Peter Lane, and pursuing his medium to whatever end it will take him to.
CV
2015
- Metamorphosis Series Debuted at Mike Wright Gallery's Analogue group show during Denver's Month of Photography festival
- Honorable Mention for Metamorphosis in the Neutral Density Photography Awards 2015
2014
- Commissioned by The House Theatre of Chicago to create a series of portraits for Dorian, their theatrical adaptation of Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray
- Recieved the Jeff Award for Artistic Specialization for his contribution to Dorian
2013
- Group Exhibition at the Mike Wright Gallery
2012
- Organized Soukan a multimedia event featuring his work alongside performances by The Hybrid Movement Company, Taiko Masala and Magician Dennis Watkins
2011
- Collaborative Exhibition at Where the Sidewalk Ends in conjunction with Bushwick Open Studios
2008
- Solo Exhibition Emerging
- Emerging Featured in Black and White Magazine's portfolio edition
- Sleep featured on the cover of the literary magazine Alligator Juniper
- Honorable Mention Px3 Photo Competition
2006
- Organized Scattered Arts Collective
- SAC exhibition 'Denver Underground Music Festival'
- SAC exhibition 'Black and Red'
- SAC exhibition 'Lost and Found'
2004
- BFA in photography from the Pratt Institute