About the Book
There is a fabric to every city; a tapestry woven with artifacts of convenience and comfort. Early in my San Francisco residency, it became clear that if you had a room to furnish, you could easily re-purpose a serviceable piece of someone else's past, given your willingness to haul it into your present. Of course, one must be judicious when considering the adoption of furniture of dubious origin – while ‘one person’s trash is another's treasure,’ it also has the potential to be the agent of unspeakable filth and alarming histories. When playing Street Furniture Roulette, one must be willing to gamble on the material carcass of unknown people, lives, or circumstances. The streets of the city are a landscape of jettisoned creature comforts - a sort of karmic wheel of couch -for every dumping there is a salvage, for every abandonment, a rescue. Any blind corner might reveal a couch or chaise, davenport or daybed; divan, ottoman, or settee; recliner or rocker – all with an untold story and many with plenty of purpose still left in their discarded fibers. So please have a seat and stay awhile, if you are so inclined. Just make sure you always look before you sit.
Features & Details
- Primary Category: Fine Art Photography
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Project Option: Small Square, 7×7 in, 18×18 cm
# of Pages: 50 - Publish Date: Apr 13, 2010
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About the Creator
Corbett Campbell
San Francisco, CA
An admirer of both whiskey and weird facial hair, Corbett Campbell is passionate about left hand turns and is obsessed with the idea that abandoned furniture has the potential to make the world a better place. When he's not masterfully playing the corporate game, you will find him stalking the city streets on a constant hunt for the perfect angle. He also seeks the wholesome sort of fame that might breed a purpose greater than money and magazine covers and kindly asks that you pass this on. Mr. Campbell currently finds himself living in San Francisco, California, with his loving wife, beautiful daughter and their adorable ghost cat. I shoot things at home and on the road.