Stewart, Sharon 2011-08-05
Sharon talks about influences on her photography, subjects that she covered while photographing. She also talks about her life in New Mexico and traditions followed there
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Sharon Stewart
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Date: August 05, 2011
Location: Chacon, New Mexico
Interviewer: Andy Wilkinson
Length: 01:17:02
Abstract
Photography, Cameras as a companion to inquiry, Introduction to Hispanic Culture, Similarity to Greek Culture, Identified as lady who takes photographs, Types of cameras used, Methods of composition, Life in the Valley, More into documentation after the tour, Many cultures present Chacon, Embracement of dominant culture, Tattoos prevalent in Hispanic Culture, Gang tagging also prevalent, People are friendly, Experiences in New Mexico, Exhibition at Museum of New Mexico, Interested in death rituals in Hispanic culture, Death rituals in the church, Photography of death rituals, Interested in grave site rituals, Custom practiced during funerals, Interested in photographing young kids, Photographing different kind of people, Photography subjects and the experiences, Tattoos, Old mills, Homes of faith, Aspects of Culture, Archiving photographs, Rob Collection in Univ. of N.M. archives, Old man playing with grand daughter, Influences for Photography, Working on website, Grew up in bicultural world, Street lived in Houston, House in Chacon, Chacon: different cultures, Likes diversity, Life in Chacon, Different aspects of photography, Challenges, Different view of photography, Cultural Landscape, Photographed a hotel, Portfolios and cameras, Various portfolios done, Convenience of digital cameras, Polaroid cameras, Cameras owned, Types of cameras, The End
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