claire hester
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claire hester
Currently resides in Savannah, Georgia.
work statement
Beyond literal photography, I believe in stories. I have always found it interesting how placing someone in a space in a certain way can inspire a narrative. My main interest lies in the relationship that is created between a figure and its surroundings, and I am particularly drawn to quiet moments when everything seems still.
I am mostly influenced by the stories of writers like Jim Harrison, Mary Gaitskill, Dave Eggers, Zadie Smith, Lorrie Moore and other contemporary fiction writers. I have a penchant for short fiction and personal descriptive narrative. I am also influenced by contemporary photography. Hellen Van Meene, Joel Sternfeld and Alec Soth are inspiring in the ways they represent people and places.
bio
Claire Hester was born in 1984 and grew up in South Florida. She will be receiving her BFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design in the spring.
March 1st, 2006 at 3:43 pm
you rock out loud. i’m lucky to have had the chance to work with you.
March 4th, 2006 at 8:37 pm
I love your work. And I think you’re amazing. H.
March 5th, 2006 at 12:48 pm
Claire… Congratutaltions! Just got the news and was anxious to visit the site to see this for myself. You deserve the best!
March 8th, 2006 at 8:57 am
so beautiful! congratulations! i wish i could be there to see the show, but my thoughts are with you.
March 8th, 2006 at 5:49 pm
March 6, 2006 Dear Claire: I have just hung up the phone from hearing the fabulous news about you from your mom….CONGRATULATIONS! Ron and I are so very proud of you…(even though I will admit…Sarah had already told us about it and how proud she was of you too) You rock! The photograph is incredible….We are so thrilled that we know and love you, Julie and Ron P.S. Happy Birthday on Friday!
March 13th, 2006 at 4:18 pm
Hey Claire Bell, you made me proud,Getter Done Girl
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March 13th, 2006 at 5:44 pm
Good Job Claire! We are proud of you.
March 14th, 2006 at 7:14 pm
Nice.
Very Nice.
March 18th, 2006 at 9:53 am
Claire, We are all so excited for you. You must be doing everything right in life. Congratulations and keep up the magnificent work sweetie! I’m trying to find more of your photos online.
Love, Joy
March 19th, 2006 at 7:57 pm
Claire, You have always had a unique vision and insight. It’s great to see you get recognition for the great artist you are! It’s only the begining. We are so proud.
Love ya, MOM
March 23rd, 2006 at 8:46 am
[...] While on the topic of the gallery getting some great press (such as Tuesday’s feature in MetroNY) it should be noted that the Hey, Hot Shot! Winter Edition showcase got some great mentions even though it was only up for a short period of time. Impressive! Gothamist, Flavorpill, Manhattan Users’ Guide and The L Magazine all wrote about the show – but our favorite by far was being shortlisted in the Village Voice: “For the past three years, jen bekman has championed the up-and-coming young artist, particularly in the photography field. It’s appropriate then that the latest installment of her ‘Hey, Hot Shot’ series opens on Wednesday, the gallery’s third anniversary. This time she celebrates with Noah Addis, Benoit Aquin, Jessica Bruah, Claire Hester, Nicole Jean Hill, Andrew Long, Bob O’Connor, Erin Siegal, Rebecca Smeyne, and Rafil Kroll-Zaidi.” [...]
June 19th, 2006 at 8:44 pm
How come I have to good Jenny K. to get to your work? She’s right. You Rock!
June 19th, 2006 at 8:45 pm
That was supposed to read, ” google” not good!