We’re so excited to share the work of Photographer Brandi Merolla. Many of the figures in her Scenes from theAttic collection originated from the flea fairs and yard sales of
NEPA. We just love her work and are glad
she’s venturing from NY State to participate in Arts on the Square!
Tell us a little about your
background in photography and what type of photography you are interested in.
I majored in drawing and photography in college. I love
photos that engage the viewer and spark one's imagination no matter what the
subject.
Where do you originate from and how did you find
out about Arts on the Square?
I grew up in NYC and moved to upstate NY 25 years
ago. My friend told me about how great ScrantonMade's Holiday on the Square was this
winter. I was intrigued and inspired.
Have you ever been to Scranton?
I go to Scranton monthly. I've guest lectured at
Marywood University twice. I love driving around Scranton taking pictures,
yard-saling and going to the Circle Drive-In Flea Market!
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What inspired your latest
collection, Scenes From The Attic?
Scenes From The Attic came to me one
day when I was simply looking at some of my collectibles in their curio
cabinet. Grouped together they seemed animated and I noticed how they were
interacting with each other. It was then that I began posing figurines and
photographing the "scenes." All the antique and vintage elements in
the photos are from my collection. Then I frame the photos in vintage frames
also found at yard sales in PA and NY.
Did you always collect
vintage figures and objects?
I have gone to yard sales since I was a child
collecting old objects that caught my eye and heart. The history of these dated
items still fascinates me. The age and beauty of a piece reflects another time.
Where do you most often show your work? Do
you often participate in arts festivals?
I mostly show my work in art galleries. However, I
have also sold my art and greeting cards at local arts festivals in NY. It's a
great way to access the work to a broad, receptive audience. The collectibles I
photograph seem to delight and connect with most people.
Is there anything else you'd like our readers to
know about you?
I'm really looking forward to participating in ScrantonMade this
July! Then this winter, my hope is to sell my Christmas wreaths made of vintage
ornaments at the holiday sale. It seems only fitting to show artwork in the
location where all the elements in the photos came from.
Contact Brandi Merolla/ Scenes from the Attic
Location: Narrowsburg, NY
Website: www.ScenesFromTheAttic.com
FB: Brandi Merolla
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