— Haley Jane Samuelson —

The New Yorker
August 31, 2009

Below is a short review of my show, “Another Room,” written by Vince Aletti and published in The New Yorker in their August 31, 2009 issue.

HALEY JANE SAMUELSON
Outside of fashion, the conspicuously staged photograph has been played-out for some time now. But artifice has its uses, and Samuelson emphasizes its seductive, storybook appeal in a series of theatrical self-portraits. Set in two rooms of her apartment, and using both natural light and digital alteration (the wallpaper changes regularly), Samuelson’s muted color photographs are transparently fake and romantically overwrought: Francesca Woodman undermined by Erwin Olaf. But amidst the clouds of butterflies and dramatic props, there are moments, both lovely and emotionally fraught, that break the surface. When she stands pale-skinned and nearly naked in the light of a window, her yawn is so close to a scream that we don’t know whether to be amused or alarmed. Through Sept. 12. (Hous Projects, 31 Howard St. 212-941-5801.)

Zoom Magazine
August 28, 2009

Below is a small blurb regarding my show “Another Room” found in Zoom Magazine, an Italian international fine art photography publication.

A new series by Haley Jane Samuelson entitled “Another Room” in which she dissects the dualism and conflicts of her internal being that is balanced between the soul of a little girl and that of an adult. A palpable struggle with ghosts from the past, the present and the future. It is a voyage in search of herself through confrontation with others. Photographically speaking, her reference points remain Cindy Sherman and Sally Mann—who are able to document their lives in a non-documentary style—but also Francesca Woodman with her portraits from the 1970s during her brief-but-prolific life. Like Woodman, Samuelson uses her body to express what she feels and to promote a delicate and sensuous feminine figure that is only photographed in natural light inside an apartment. The wallpaper on the walls is changed for each shot and objects (cage, ball, recorder) become symbolic metaphors of her daily life.

Quiet Color
June 29, 2009

Quiet Color is a Brooklyn based multimedia company striving to highlight artistic integrity amongst contemporary creatives. Their focus is the link between sight and sound through the convergence of indie music and the visual arts.

Above all, QC believes that visual language and musical expression are the most effective and stimulating means of communication. You can read a review of my first solo show, written by Marissa Bea here.

Art In Brooklyn
April 19, 2009

Art In Brooklyn was founded by Michael Sorgatz to promote the work of local artists. You can see my work, as well as a brief artist statement I wrote for Michael on his blog here.

Feature Shoot
January 15, 2009

Feature Shoot is run by photographer and photo editor, Alison Zavos, and showcases work from up-and-coming photographers alongside work from established photographers who have completed a project or whose work has taken on a new direction.

The site covers commercial and non-commercial photography, and is a resource through which photo editors, art directors, art buyers, industry professionals, and people with an interest in photography can discover new talent. A selection of photographers are interviewed to give an insight into their intent and process, as well as to inspire and motivate their peers. You can read the interview I had with Alison here.