“Vanishing Cultivation”
The photography is a series of historical reflections concerning the South’s disappearing agricultural past. A total of 20 photos are part of the series, and capture some of the deterioration caused by the vanishing tobacco farms found across the Southern United States.
According to Locks, “Vanishing Cultivation” can be summed up as being about the end of an era, a culture and the past of rural landscape.
“I hope people will take away an appreciation the farming community and spare a thought for where and how much of their food, and clothing and cosmetics originate,” said Locks.
The choice of photography of tobacco farms is near and dear to Lock’s heart. She explained she is only one generation removed from a family owned farm. The farm equipment on her family’s deteriorating farm has a high antique value.
Locks also said family farms are part of the decaying industry.
“Corporations control more and more of farmland each day, with very little family style farming left,” said Locks.
When asked about why she does photography, Locks said she likes to freeze little moments in time. She also stated her favorite types of photos.
“I like the way light changes the way something looks,” said Locks. “Sometimes you may look at something and then when light hits it, it changes that photo completely.”
Locks said she has been doing photography since high school. She admits, however, while she is not the best at ceramic work, she enjoys it. Her other interests in the arts include painting, but more specifically realism pieces.
After graduation Locks said she hopes to one day open a gallery of her own, but confesses this dream is a “long, long way off.”
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on Dec 5 2008. Filed under Features.
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