The Lightbulb Project - rarmai

The Lightbulb Project

Week 24 - "enter"
Week 24 "Enter" I've fallen way behind on my Lightbulb Project images. I had so many great ideas for the last few weeks...and the flu hit....and then spring break....and then lack of motivation...for anything. I had a few moments tonight to just create silently, by myself and without judgement. I'm entering a new way of seeing my life right now. While delays in many things are frustrating, I'm entering a new process within myself. How do we handle our frustrations? How do we channel our anger? How do we enter into peace amidst this crazy world? These are the answers we discover inside, not outside. I hope that you find some peace this week....create without judgement and let yourself free. #fineart #conceptualphotography #selfportrait #portrait #rose #deadrose #pinkhair #redrose #pinkrose #head #thelighbulbproject_enter #feet #petals #stem #backdrop #self #peace #judgement #world #frustration #answers #faith #healing
Week 19 - Fairytales
Week 19 "Fairytales" I like creating worlds out of things we may not see. As I was walking around in San Francisco I looked up inside our hotel and saw this crazy light sculpture. It felt like a vortex. It felt like a giant fiber optic creature sucking in and expelling all the light. I have dearly wanted to be creating more this week, but the time & energy were just not there. I've been feeling more refreshed today...and ignited some ideas while playing this week. I hope you enjoy this piece because I actually had to photograph myself again to be the character lol! I'm using my "fair maiden" dress more this season of my life. I want to remember my identity and who i was created to be. I want to remember the meaning of the name I was given. I want to create authentically and true to myself. I hope and pray you all do the same and are doing well! Love you! #thelightbulbproject_fairytales #futuristic #pinkhair #light #shadow #vortex #creature #fairmaiden #whitedress #fiberoptic #sanfrancisco #travel #creation #inspiration #fineart #conceptualphotography #conceptart #meaningful #authentic #otherworlds #mindfield #armbands #sclupture #strands #woven
Week 18 "Tools"
Week 18 "Tools" So I had gone through several ideas with this theme. In the end, I really wanted to focus on something we don't really think about. I read things online all the time about our cameras...or our hands to create....but I think a huge portion of my personal tools is simply being able to SEE. Yes, the eyes are one of the most important tools in my life. They help me drive a car....see my daughter...work on a computer...see colors...create pieces of art...see through a camera...etc.... it is a great GIFT to be able to see (even if i have to wear glasses). We probably take it for granted more than we know...so i wanted to stop and take a moment to really enjoy being able to SEE and create. <3 much love to you! Quote: "The miracle of visual perception begins with eyeballs", Blue Man Group #thelightbulbproject_tools #eyes #blue #greeneyes #focus #freedom #sight #vision #fineart #fun #creation #creative #conceptualportrait #selfportrait #fairmaiden #pinkhair #eyeballs #visualperception
Week 17 - "Path"
Week 17 - "Path" As we were finishing our time together... model Erin Leigh Pribyl and I were walking back up the mountain. I remember when we started walking down the path to the beach seeing a very amazing winding path from a higher perspective....and as we were walking up - i was finding it really difficult to find it again. We were already panting from climbing the hill back up...and I kept looking back to see where it was. Finally, as we reached near to top I looked back and saw it. I had to be at the right height and position to see the path so clearly as it wound up & down this mountain. She was gracious enough to help me work on the path concept and as I finished this shoot - I also realized it was PERFECT for the Lightbulb Project. This path is the perfect representation of how life can be for all of us. I'm sure you have heard it said - our paths are probably not straight at all, but curving and winding up and down mountains and valleys. I think this picture perfect pathpoint gives me hope to see where I've come from and where I can go. <3 Captured in San Francisco last weekend with my model friend whom I hadn't seen in about 3 years. And, on that note - she was one of the handful of people there with me as I had my 2nd miscarriage at a photo convention. May our paths continue to cross! <3 model: Erin assitant: Teddy Photo: Pink Light Images (and dress co-designer) Dress Creator & co-designer: Jenna Chiles San Francisco - 2019 #thelightbulbproject_path #fineart #conceptualportrait #mountain #valley #beach #sanfrancisco #hills #greengrass #nature #ocean #landscape #feelings #creation #life #pathway #trail #hiking #reddress #model #modeling #pinklightimages #climb #perspective
Week 16 - "Shape"
Week 16 - "Shape" I recently made an interesting shape inspired by a movie. The shape reminds me of so many possibilities. In looking at things we create.... (whenever we create)...maybe we should also see how shapes inspire us....I'm already brewing with possiblity based only on one shape. I wanted to create from a silly photo I took while prepping this prop...but also I wanted to just play with its form and claw-like appendages. The color was an accident...somehow when i hit the shortcut for levels it turned blue...annnd so i kept it. :) It is calming to me. Creating keeps me "in shape". So here you go....almost caught up. :) #thelightbulbproject_shape #fineart #artwork #shapes #mask #creepymask #prop #clouds #structure #inspiration #preparation #possiblity #interesting #moviemask #blue #bluespiration #create #creative #creation #artist #momartist #newmom #makingtimeforme
Week 15 - Tranquility
Week 15 "Tranquility" In this very season of my life....Tranquility is almost something I have to live while in action. (Definition: quality or state of being tranquil; calmness; peacefulness; quiet; serenity.) Sometimes my calm doesn't come until super late at night....or maybe while I am in the car i'm in a tranquil space. However, today i'm inspired to share what i could call a tranquil space almost every time i come to it....when I've taken an image and sit down to work on it....is calming to me. It moves my mind in a way it would not normally work. I find a stillness (in action). My BEST tranquility location is sitting near an ocean staring at the water. This is not my reality...that is a luxury. (I'm not in any good close distance to a coastline) But my everyday space is here in my office...and I hope you enjoy this image. It brings me peace to look at it. Created in New Jersey from these CRAZY amazing fallen leaves. <3 #thelightbulbproject_tranquility #peace #stillness #calm #leaves #colors #seasons #action #reaction #creation #fineart #artist #winter #mind
Week 14 - "Inspiration"
week 14 "Inspiration" The back story...yes I like telling stories....because it gives you an idea inside the way my mind works. My husband has a conference coming up in San Fransisco...I asked to tag along - i got a yes. I secured childcare for my baby girl and reached out to anyone I knew from the area. It just so happened one of my dear model friends moved out there recently and was excited to hear I had some time to hang out. In doing so, we reconnected with an idea we shot about 3 years ago from the movie The Cell. In rekindling this creativity I started making a new mask piece. I am BRIMMING with inspiration. I leave in a week but it makes me want to make MORE! So...inspiration is looming all over me right now...in the forms of gesso, worbla and very soon some spray paint. This image is a UV blacklight version of the shape. I'm inspired and excited to do this shoot out in San Fran soon!!!! <3 Any of you in San Fran??? <3 The original movie still and my idea are in the comments. :) #thelightbulbproject_inspiration #week14 #uvlight #shapes #thecell #thecellmovie #creation #worbla #painting #art #sculpture
Week 13 - Little Things
Week 13 "Little Things" - this is a continuation of my evening of that time with friends in NYC. The reasoning behind this image being "the little things" is that this painting is very VERY unique. Every time I see the Blue Man Group I see little changes, little differences and little things about them always make me happy. I enjoy myself every time. Now...what is different about this is that this particular painting flew off the handle while the Blue Man was spinning it, hit him on the head and fell into the audience. Little thing. The Blue man takes it back and completes his artwork even though it slipped out of his hands in the midst of creation. He took a moment to regain composure and dribbled the blue paint down the side. Little thing. This painting will never EVER be duplicated. I've seen this show for over 20 years and have never seen a painting "fail" (but succeed) like that. Little thing. It is my most prized moment from this year artistic wise. Little thing. We keep making art BECAUSE. We don't always have to have a reason. We make it. Little things. Little steps. Little moments. So here i am offering this painting to the Rockefeller Christmas tree. Just my funny homage to our wonderful evening with friends. Little things. #thelightbulbproject_littlethings #travel #spinart #bluemanfan #painting #rockefellertree #nyc #newyork #bluemangroup #lights #christmastree #christmas #celebration #memories #friends
Week 12 - "Night"
Week 12: "Night" I cannot even begin to tell you the excitement I had meeting my fellow photographers in New York City in early December. There is just something about meeting your fellow creatives...be it big or small...that gives you pure joy. A laugh...a smile...a photo....a moment....and one of our adventures was all day long. The day turned into night...and we found ourselves in the madness of Rockefeller Center for the Christmas tree. Yep. Not only that, I had purchased a spin art creation from the Blue Man Group at the 5pm show and was carrying it through the subway...through the massive crowds...and man was my arm tired by the time I caught my train back to NJ. hahah!!! Anyways...here is my submission for "night". The creation was at night, but the most important thing to me was the memories made <3 #thelightbulbproject_night #lights #night #rockefellercenter #christmastree #christmaslights #friends #memories
BTS "Cold" - 12/17/18
Week 11 - "Cold"
Week 11 - Cold You know...i'm still working through ideas...and how to execute them....compositing is really a new thing to me...even though i've watched stuff for years. I'm one of those people that learns a tiny new thing at a time...and then just plays. I may never "master" something, but I will master my own self expression. I'm so grateful that Jonathan Chapé gave me so much quality time over my trip to NJ/NY. I don't think he'll ever know what it truly meant to me. <3 So in this image...I blended actual frozen ground with dead Hydrangeas. Their leaves look like butterflies a bit. (i didn't realize until i started editing). I really liked where it was going landscape wise. I felt cold while I was there the entire trip. I was excited internally, COLD externally. No matter what we experience, it is a personal thing. I think that is why I feel this image is also an isolation. That can also mean "cold" to me. Some people in our lives can feel far & distant or "cold". Maybe there is beauty in that. Maybe there isn't. I love just being able to talk about this...get it out in the open...and share. model: Jonathan photo: Pink Light Images landscape: combinations of New Jersey. :) stay warm friends. #thelightbulbproject_cold #frozen #ice #hydrangea #deadhydrangea #deadtree #deadflowers #winter #conceptualphotography #conceptart #fineart #fineartphotography #portrait #travel #newjersey #cold #freezing #creation #create #photography
Week 10 - Imagination
Week 10 - Imagination When I visited the Happy Place in Chicago earlier this summer - this place was ALL about imagination. Someone put together these amazing inspirational rooms and ENCOURAGED photography. It was beyond. I had a blast trying to see what would take me to my #happyplace and I found so many paths that took me there. I had friends I loved creating with me. I had the TIME to devote to the installation and walk-through. And now...here I am just simply thankful we get to access our imagination. Have a wonderful day...and enjoy! <3 This was the rubber duckie room. (obviously) hahhaahah model : Chelsea Goers photography: Pink Light Images #thelightbulbproject_imagination #fineart #popart #thehappyplace #rubberducks #bathtub #fashion #michelleuberreste #dress #yellow #yellowroom #smile #perspective #walls #creation #imagination #create #artwork #art #wearehappyplace
"Time" - high resolution
Week 9 - "Time"
Week 9 "Time" Guys...I have this love/hate struggle with creating around all you amazing artists. I love seeing all the same objects come up with new perspectives, but I also get bored of seeing the same old object over and over. I was really stuck with "Time" being that I was just questioning....should I use a clock, watch..or something obvious...or dig deeper into my abstract mind. I walked away. Didn't even think about it. I needed to find it out for myself. (Thus why I'm out of order) This week I was traveling to New Jersey and NYC being around my awesome fellow like-minded creative crew. I spent some quality time with Jonathan Chapé this week and we had this odd "Challenge" to each other to create on Monday... (omg it was fun)...but right before we found our location to play...I found this sun dial in my Aunt's garden. I sat there and stared at it. THEN IT SPOKE. "This is time". I exclaimed out loud to Jonathan... "I can use this for time!". I was inspired and clueless at the same time. (don't you love being a creative!) The thing that I truly LOVE about this sundial...is that is has a freakin GRIM REAPER on it. It has this beauty and sorrow all in one. It says: "Grow old along with me, the best is yet to be". INSPIRED!!!! wow. #thelightbulbproject_time #fineart #selfportrait #pinkhair #sundial #time #death #grimreaper #garden #sun #shadow #whitedress #fairmaiden #pinklightimages #thoughts #fear #creation #challenge #objects #symbolism #create #being #faith #death #scythe
Week 8 - Perspective
#thelightbulbproject_perspective I just came back from the eye doctor...for my ... "every 2 year" checkup you could say. In these moments of looking at vision and reflection...I asked *again* for my retina scan imaging. Talk about PERSPECTIVE! Have you seen the insides of your eyeballs? Anyways - I paired this with an image I captured at Vasquez Rocks for my Star Trek themed shoot. To me once I put everything together - it looked like I was peering from inside someone else's eyes to see the subject...OR from a spaceship window. Either way, I just wanted to have fun & play today. Hope yall are doing great! #fineart #scifi #gorn #startrek #startrektheme #vasquezrocks #thearena #tos #reddress #femalegorn #cosplay #costume #mask #lizard #lizardqueen model: Phoebe assist: Dale Ralph photo: me :) Pink Light Images
Week 7 - Freedom
I've had a lag in my life line to creation these last few challenges....I get wayyyy too caught up in watching every one else that I forget that I should stop and just create my own stuff. I'm sure you can relate. Sometimes we just stop creating because of this overwhelming distraction that we are not good enough. We feel overlooked. We feel invisible. We feel untalented or less than. I'm here to state out loud in text form - we are good enough - we are creative enough - we ARE enough. Plain and simple. Saying it is one thing - but believing is another. I hope you don't let ANYTHING stop you from creating. My friends, THIS is freedom. model: Jen Kiaba #thelightbulbproject_freedom #fineart #creation #relation #distraction #red #smoke #freedom #overlooked #invisible #beyond #belief #faith #being #enough #friends #lifeline #conceptualphotography #conceptart #model #modeling #inspiration #encouragement #glass #leaves #redleaves #redsmoke #vase
Week 6 - "Middle"
Week 6 "Middle" When I saw Joel Robison 's picture...I was like GEEZ..what am I going to do with this theme. Then I saw Gillian Gamble ' s images and just wanted to give up on thinking I'm a photographer or artist. lol. I've been so weak this week. It has been a WEAK WEEK. But ....i had an idea. We create from ideas. OUR IDEAS. We have the permission to be ourselves...to create from the truest of our beings. And myself...is this combination of silly and serious with deep & shallow messages. Today's image is me between sharks. I'm in the middle of SHARKS. My husband and I took a trip to Ikea because he saw this great shark that we could get our daughter. The little shark on the right is actually the shark from the PinkFong song "Baby Shark". I had no other idea except that I felt in the middle of this. Especially this week....with extra guilt...extra emotions....extra energy being spent elsewhere. I was squished and pushed and pulled. <3 #thelightbulbproject_middle #conceptualphotography #sharks #sharkweek #babyshark #daddyshark #mommyshark #pinkhair
Week 5 - "Fright"
on a "lighter" note...BAHAAHAH i went ahead and made new art for "fright" as well..... i'm freaked out by alien distortion body things. Or quiet things in corners that say nothing when you call out to them. Haven't you ever watched a movie and just said "ANSWER THEM!" hahahhaha :) anyways...here is my distorted alien being stranded on a tree. Just having fun....and letting myself go a tad creepyish. <3 #thelightbulbproject_fright part 2 #fineart #creepy #alien #distorted #answerme #fright #freaky #tree
Week 4 - "Black and White" - 10/22/18
Week 4 "Black and White" I hadn't had this much time to myself in a long while....I feel alive & productive with my craft & creativity today! <3 I played with a new method of creation. I'm still a work in progress much like this photo. I'm caught between technicolor and black & white. Both have value...both are part of me... enjoy and have a super day! #thelightbulbproject_blackandwhite #fineart #pinkhair #paintbrush #glass #glassblock #art #artwork #selfportrait #snapshot #life #smear #distorted #creative #creation #progress
Week 3 "Heights" - 10/19/18
Week 3 "Heights" Where do we go from here? What level of height is our freedom? At what point is high... high enough? I'm pondering faith & freedom for myself. In doing this for myself...it can spill on to others. I like seeing the clouds of dreams and the reality of the ground beneath me. This model is wearing a dress i co-designed and it gives me joy. I only hope to share my ideas & joys with others so they find their own. <3 Taken at Promoting Passion 2018 in Joshua Tree. #thelightbulbproject_heights #smoke #clouds #joshuatree #thoughts #fineart #sky #flight #freedom #faith #feeling #reddress #golddress #masks #sand #dirt #rocks #desert #living #breathing #growing #being
Week 2 "Leaves" - 10/19/18
I feel a weird transition. I've put so many ideas and dreams on paper. Will they happen...will they not....am i still in the same season?....so my interpretation is a change of season, but also being shielded from the vision ahead right now. I won't always see clearly....but at least I have a safe space to call home. Week 2: Leaves #thelightbulbproject_leaves #fineart #redcape #forest #twigs #seasons #fall #season #thoughtful #thinking #contemplating #transition #interpretation #inspiration #pinklightimages
Week 1 - "Lightbulb" - 10/22/18
Week 1 "Lightbulb" I'm in a different place since last year . My little girl has grown up so much...and so have I. Some things within stay the same...but my light has not faded. I have this lightbulb in my bedroom that is actually fractured on the outside but holds together with a sheer covering. I'd like to think that is me....broken, but still shining. <3 This is not a typical self portrait, but I was smitten by the light hitting my hand and making shapes from only me and the light. Have an amazing day....and happy creating! #thelightbulbproject_lightbulb #fineart #shadow #light #hand #lightbulb #light #life #change #growth #selfportrait #stilllife #shining
Week 52 (END OF PROJECT) - "Direction"
I know the whole point is to make these themes our own....to interpret them as we see the world....or our world we create....I still have a few images to finish but I had started this one...and let it morph. I like the idea that in some form we are duplicating ourselves, ideas, creations & manifestations. My hopes is that the direction my creative life takes next is one of pure passion...even if it only reaches the one. I know deep down if my mission was only "the one"....i would be un-satisfied...as I dearly love connecting & inspiring as many as i can...to love themselves...love their creative gifts and find their OWN creations within. Not everyone has a clear mind - some of us have to dig deeper so we find something relevant to our lives, hearts, mind, feelings...etc. I try to create true to myself. Which is hard...cause the people pleaser in me wants to take over...but it cannot win. I would rather create from truth than a lie that I keep telling myself. So here you have #thelightbulbproject_direction inspired by the need to duplicate...and be inspired by the light. much love....
Week 51 - "Self"
I hadn’t finished the project just yet, but had been stewing on an image and playing with that I loved. Somehow the coloring spoke to me…and so did some kind of weird smoke-art-tentacle with a human hand. When I think of my “self” I think of wanting to connect in any form. Maybe a formless form. A spiritual bond with others and my self. I like knowing that almost wherever I can go – I can connect with the one. I hope you enjoy this small piece of my mind and hope you have a wonderful week! Model: Josephine Photo: Pink Light Images Week 51 #thelightbulbproject_self #fineart #fineartphotography #conceptualportrait #portraits #model #modeling #redcape #darkness #humanity #spirit #spiritual #love #self #myself #grass #connection #touch #being #clouds #smoke #love #formless #timeless
Week 50 - "Change" 9/8/18
I got to create tonight...with a new friend & model. I had a blast attempting to not fall in the mud....i had a blast trying to figure out where I would go with this art. I'm so thankful for meeting new people which gives me more inspiration to create! I'm adding this to Week 50 for #thelightbulbproject_change I know we can see change many different ways. Maybe some of us feel split in two...like different directions. We know change is happening but we don't know the final picture. Neither do i. When I create, I most definitely don't know the final outcome. Tonight I experimented with a duality of sorts - and a change of mind. I hope you enjoy this latest piece! Model: Josephine Photo: Pink Light Images #fineart #duality #being #forest #nature #connection #vines #creation #creating #mud #direction #split #outcome #destiny #purpose #mind #fineartphotography #conceptualphotography #conceptart #art #artwork #pinklightimages #model #modeling
Week 49 "Leap"
its been so hard to think about these last few themes.......trying a few new things here & there....and wanting to just combine all of them and get it over with. I already know i'm not a "fine artist"...but i am an artist....so making things is awesome...i love creating...even if it doesn't come out right or i have to spend a week staring at it. so....i dunno...maybe this will be "leap" cause i did lots of new things on this. #thelightbulbproject_leap Sometimes i simply don't get excited about certain pieces...i'm excited about this piece cause of all the fun things i put into it....but is it complete? who knows! enjoy <3
BTS: Week 48 "Book"
#thelightbulbproject_book this is my abstract interpretation...i literally just wrote about how not everyone loves movies...but most of us love a good "story" right? book > story < movie So, here's the story. <3 written in the only way i know how.... "me". ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Not everyone is a movie fan. But I think we can all agree we LOVE to hear stories....right? So, my trip to Washington was AWESOME....so don't get me wrong when I tell you that I was sneezing my head off Wednesday....then, into Thursday I felt like absolute sore & tired..... I had previously setup a fun photo shoot with a local friend, which had a bout of a serious allergic reaction that prohibited us from having a full afternoon together. (insert sadface). I was disappointed, but not broken. I took myself to the waterfall later in that afternoon of Friday....to find it may have not worked for what my vision was anyways. So, while I had to cancel my day trip with the model...I just took the quiet time to myself (and a few other tourists) to just have peace & thoughts. I finished out Friday with more advil and capturing (working) the rehearsal dinner! I got quality time with the bride...and her friends/family. I met an amazing 70+ year old lady originally from New York. (who was taking pictures at the brewery) Saturday (the wedding day) was a flash of people...decorations...sunlight....food and preparation....it went fast...and i worked hard & played hard. In the meantime, I reconnected to see how the model was doing. To my surprise (and GLEE!) she was available & well enough to head out into the woods with me for "The Village" shoot. I only had enough time to really execute one look, but I took it. I may not get to execute every single vision of my creative life...but I know how to maximize a minute when it counts. I'd like to personally thank Crystal Duffield for being so open & willing to meet with me Sunday before my flight....so I could create a very silly movie vision in Covington Woods. <3 You may not realize it...but a dream is a dream....and a story is a story...so now i have a dream AND a story to tell. LOL!!!! inspired by: The Village "Those we don't speak of". Model: Crystal Duffield Photography: Pink Light Images Location: Covington Woods
Week 48 "Book"
#thelightbulbproject_book this is my abstract interpretation...i literally just wrote about how not everyone loves movies...but most of us love a good "story" right? book > story < movie So, here's the story. <3 written in the only way i know how.... "me". ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Not everyone is a movie fan. But I think we can all agree we LOVE to hear stories....right? So, my trip to Washington was AWESOME....so don't get me wrong when I tell you that I was sneezing my head off Wednesday....then, into Thursday I felt like absolute sore & tired..... I had previously setup a fun photo shoot with a local friend, which had a bout of a serious allergic reaction that prohibited us from having a full afternoon together. (insert sadface). I was disappointed, but not broken. I took myself to the waterfall later in that afternoon of Friday....to find it may have not worked for what my vision was anyways. So, while I had to cancel my day trip with the model...I just took the quiet time to myself (and a few other tourists) to just have peace & thoughts. I finished out Friday with more advil and capturing (working) the rehearsal dinner! I got quality time with the bride...and her friends/family. I met an amazing 70+ year old lady originally from New York. (who was taking pictures at the brewery) Saturday (the wedding day) was a flash of people...decorations...sunlight....food and preparation....it went fast...and i worked hard & played hard. In the meantime, I reconnected to see how the model was doing. To my surprise (and GLEE!) she was available & well enough to head out into the woods with me for "The Village" shoot. I only had enough time to really execute one look, but I took it. I may not get to execute every single vision of my creative life...but I know how to maximize a minute when it counts. I'd like to personally thank Crystal Duffield for being so open & willing to meet with me Sunday before my flight....so I could create a very silly movie vision in Covington Woods. <3 You may not realize it...but a dream is a dream....and a story is a story...so now i have a dream AND a story to tell. LOL!!!! inspired by: The Village "Those we don't speak of". Model: Crystal Duffield Photography: Pink Light Images Location: Covington Woods
Week 47 - 'Moon'
Week 46 "Poem" 07/19/18
Week 46 "Poem" #thelightbulbproject_poem Intertwining beginning... i take apart the lies and light. Weaving in and out of life presence. Truly knowing where you are going. Creating within. Creating without. Taking that moment To be your truest you. I stand I fall I crawl. Into the being I'm meant to be. ----Pink Light Images much love. #fineart #darkness #light #being #purpose #weaving #creating #human #alien #thorns