1. Thomas Barbey 1957-present

2. Background Information Born in Connecticut (1957) Born in Connecticut (1957) Moved to Europe when he was 6-months old Moved to Europe when he was 6-months old Lived in Europe for 17 years Lived in Europe for 17 years Began to draw at age 13 Began to draw at age 13 Had a successful career as a recording artist Had a successful career as a recording artist Began as a fashion photographer Began as a fashion photographer Moved back to America in 1995 Moved back to America in 1995 Worked in commercial photography Worked in commercial photography

3. In Her Course “The montages are created by carefully choosing printing procedures, such as combination printing; sandwiching negatives together, thereby printing them simultaneously; pre-planned double exposure in the camera; the re-photographing of collaged photographs; or a combination of the above.” -Thomas Barbey 11 x 14, 16 x 20, or 24 x 30

4. Absolute Faith "This piece is about taking chances in life and believing in yourself," says artist Thomas Barbey. "If you don’t take that “leap,” you will never know what lies ahead of you. It’s about moving ahead and believing that you can conquer anything. The diver is leaping off the building, believing that she is good enough, and knowing that she will land on her feet. That is absolute faith.” –Thomas Barbey 11 x 14, 16 x 20, or 24 x 30

5. Inner Beauty “If you don't take a chance to know what's inside, you may be missing out on some of the most beautiful things you have ever seen.” – Thomas Barbey 11 x 14, 16 x 20, or 24 x 30

6. Pitcher Books “I can imagine pictures flowing out of books as if it were lemonade.” –Thomas Barbey 11 x 14, 16 x 20, or 24 x 30

7. Stumped “Stumped While visiting in Beverly Hills one day, I noticed this unbelievably beautiful tree in the park. I came back the next day with my camera and couldn’t stop shooting the tree. I was mesmerized.” – Thomas Barbey 11 x 14, 16 x 20, 24 x 30

8. Urban Offering “This piece is about city life and everything it has to offer. I love the urban lifestyle, fine restaurants, the theater, tall buildings, etc. The hands in the image are digging into the ground to "pick up" a piece of the city for you to sample.” – Thomas Barbey “This piece is about city life and everything it has to offer. I love the urban lifestyle, fine restaurants, the theater, tall buildings, etc. The hands in the image are digging into the ground to "pick up" a piece of the city for you to sample.” – Thomas Barbey 11 x 14, 16 x 20, 24 x 30 11 x 14, 16 x 20, 24 x 30

9. Tearful Encounter Intense and emotion-filled Intense and emotion-filled Full of details Full of details Contrast of the dark eyelashes to the inside of the eye Contrast of the dark eyelashes to the inside of the eye Couple dancing in foreground Couple dancing in foreground Buildings and iris in the background Buildings and iris in the background

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