Brian Ulrich is a Chicago based artist who makes photos that are a gentle social commentary. His "dark store" series is enchanting. It's amazing to see the exposed insides of the storefronts that are so common along well-traveled interstates and roadways. I'm envious of Ulrich's courage to go to such potentially dangerous and desolate places. As a woman, I have an such ingrained fear that I envy the freedom of males in our society today.
The characters that Ulrich photographs and records along his journeys are the everypeople. The angsty teen we can all relate to, the poor, the disenchanted, and the discount shopper. Ulrich was a very entertaining lecturer, I really enjoyed hearing his jokes and comments about his work. He was adamant about not wanting to put people down or poke fun at their situation and I respected that about him. When Ulrich was speaking about the war and our generation, it was really moving. The United States rallied together in past wars and we were united as a country. This so-called war on terrorism has divided our nation and the American people are told to go shopping. Humor and consternation are evident in Ulrich's language about his work; I respect his viewpoints and I'm glad I was able to attend his lecture.
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