Brandon Sorg
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Brandon Sorg (born May 9, 1985) is a photographer and artist based in Chicago, Illinois.
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[edit] Biography
Born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Brandon Sorg was an exceptional student from elementary through high school. This period in his life culminated in his recognition as the valedictorian of his graduating class at Rogers High School in Wyoming, Michigan. While still attending high school, Brandon had the opportunity to take several college level photography classes where his childhood fascination in photography was further fostered. Though expressing interests in a variety of fields, notably physics and engineering, Brandon chose to enroll in Columbia College's photography program in 2003.
[edit] Projects
Brandon's photography encompasses the contemplative exploration of the urban ironies within his hometown's landscape while probing into exotic locations such as Istanbul, Turkey. Some of his photographs subtly allude to the paradoxes woven within the ordinary while other images perform an in-depth documentary into social rituals shielded from the public eye. Taking a thought-provoking stance, the images captured throughout his travels reveal well known locations in a unique light, inviting the perceiver to become a part of the interpretations of the image rather than a mere observer.
[edit] List of Projects
Nation
Everyday Absurdity
Where Fun Goes To Die
Chicago Passages
The Western Fringes
Going West
[edit] Exhibits
Reverence for All Living Creatures - Victory Hall Cultural Center, Jersey City, New Jersey
The Western Fringes - Kodak Award Show at Hokin Annex Gallery, Chicago, IL
I (Heart) Chicago - Orleans Street Gallery, St. Charles, IL
14th Annual Hokin Honors Showcase - Hokin Gallery, Chicago, IL
Weisman Exhibition - Hokin Gallery, Chicago, IL
FotoWork 2006 - Chicago, IL
[edit] Publication
In 2007, NewCity Magazine in Chicago named Brandon as one of seven image makers of the next generation.
His images have been published by Mark Batty Publishers in Garth Risk Hallberg's novella, A Field Guide to the North American Family in June 2007.
[edit] References
Foumberg, Jason, and Michael Workman. "Breakout Artists Chicago's Next Generation of Image Makers." NewCity Chicago. 27 Apr. 2007. <http://www.newcitychicago.com/chicago/6418.html>.
"Contributors." A Field Guide to the American Family. Mart Batty Publisher. <http://www.afieldguide.com/contributors>.
Sorg, Brandon. <http://www.brandonsorg.com>
