Join Carl Bower and two of his featured subjects, Palynn and Lizeth, from Private Fears, as they share insights into this collaborative project.

THIS EVENT IS IN-PERSON AT BLUE SKY

Carl Bower’s series Private Fears, like most of his projects, was a direct outgrowth of personal experience. He spent several years struggling with a companion turned stalker. Restraining orders were undermined by wavering resolve, and his personal life was a disaster. Yet he kept it hidden, too embarrassed to share my situation with anyone. The longer it went on, the more ashamed he became, leading to further isolation. The experience left him wondering what others were hiding, what they were afraid to tell anyone for fear of repercussions. He knew how well a facade can be maintained, that we cannot trust what we see.

Our fears are held closely, and the experience is intensely personal and often isolating. Bower asked complete strangers to share their fears and be photographed. For some, the experience is cathartic. This series examines the dichotomy between who we are and who we appear to be, of how little we know of those around us and what they carry.

Please register to attend. For the health and safety of the artists, Blue Sky staff, and attendees, we are limiting the number of attendees at the talk. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Masks & proof of vaccination (or recent negative COVID test) required at entry to attend the talk