Les, Airdrie, AB, 2012
John, Nanton, AB, 2012
Kelly, Calgary, AB, 2012
Wyatt, Arrowwood, AB, 2012
John, Arrowwood, AB, 2012
Danielle, Arrowwood, AB, 2012
Rory, Nanton, AB, 2012
Ralph, Nanton, AB, 2012
Austin, Arrowwood, AB, 2012
Jessica, Airdrie, AB, 2012
Chad, Calgary, AB, 2012
Rob, Calgary, AB, 2012
Tyler, Nanton, AB, 2012
The Stevenson Family, Nanton, AB, 2012
Bob, Nanton, AB, 2012
New West
Les, Airdrie, AB, 2012
John, Nanton, AB, 2012
Kelly, Calgary, AB, 2012
Wyatt, Arrowwood, AB, 2012
Danielle, Arrowwood, AB, 2012
Ralph, Nanton, AB, 2012
Austin, Arrowwood, AB, 2012
Jessica, Airdrie, AB, 2012
Chad, Calgary, AB, 2012
Bob, Nanton, AB, 2012
Artist Statement

Los Angeles-based photographer Blake Little produced more than 175 photographic portraits of rural Albertans during the summer of 2012. With the guiding support of Stavely area ranchers Glen andKelly Hall, Little was able to meet and photograph a diverse group of subjects in Arrowwood, Airdrie, Nanton, Ponoka and Calgary. From one community to the next, Little shot dozens of portraits, always in expectation of capturing that perfect moment among people that fascinated him. Thirty-six portraits were chosen by Little and exhibition curator Wayne Baerwaldt to be included in New West.

EXHIBITIONS
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2019
Field Portraits of Contemporary Western Culture, Moose JawMuseum, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada

2016
Field Portraits Of Contemporary Western Culture, Southern Alberta Art Gallery, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

2015
New West, Contemporary Calgary, Calgary AB, Canada

COLLECTIONS
Cadillac Fairview, Calgary, AB, Canada

© Blake Little 2024