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Lindsey's bedroom
The Living with a Portrait series by Chicago photographer Jason Lazarus literally explores ideas of living with portraits - whether formal or casual. We adore the richness and depth of portrait detail contrasting with a stark (possibly equally as staged?) domestic setting. Lots more below:

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First friend to die (Mike Tomeczko)

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Michal's grandfather on bedroom wall

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Jane Fonda in Dirk's home

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Jacob's portrait of Kafka in bedroom (painted by an ex-lover)

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Adam's portraits, remembering his friends mother

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Lavina Erbes as a young girl (Kansas farmhouse)

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Martha's great grandmother

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Diamond's grandfather in bedroom (Hong Kong)

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Traditional portrait in kitchen

Read/see all about Jason Lazarus here.

Lazarus' solo show "This is gonna take one more night", opens March 7th at BucketRider Gallery.