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Last activity: Oct 14, 2009
Joined: May 05, 2005


David Rolin

Male
Portland, Oregon

Mayhem #4765
Photographer


MM URL: http://www.modelmayhem.com/davidrolin

About me
"A photograph is a secret about a secret. The more it tells you the less you know."- Diane  Arbus
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I have been doing fine art photography professionally for nearly 25 years. I shoot, primarily, in-studio but sometimes work on location. The overall theme of my work is The Essential Feminine. I explore this thesis within the context of contemporary social taboo, gender issues, personal rituals and more. Each shoot seeks to examine these issues through the commentary unique to that particular individual (subject). The sharing of their personal truth contributes the element of authenticity in our work together. My studio protocol is very improvisational, relying on our combined intuition, spontaneity and candor. Our roles are as creative partners rather than the traditional director/model format. I consider the shoot to be a singular life event during which I seek to find the creative resonance between the subject and myself. I work with both male and females in a collaborative, boundary sensitive and non-judgemental process.

Credits
EXHIBITS:
• Lucid Images Gallery...Freedom through the human form: The perspectives of David Rolin and Mark Downey
• Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center...DO NORTH: Invitational (2008)
• Studio Exhibit...Then and Now-a comparative perspective (2007)
• Blue Sky Gallery...The Paul Dahlquist Collection (2007)
• Columbia College at Chicago/Museum of Contemporary
   Photography...Permanent collection (acquired 2006)
• Studio Exhibit...Photographie Erotique (2006)
• Studio Exhibit...David Rolin: a 30 Year Retrospective (2004)
• Portland Art Museum...1995 Oregon Biennial Exhibition (juried)
• Corvallis Art Center...25th Annual Willamette Valley Exhibit
   (juried)
• Photographic Image Gallery...Reflections On A Soul (group)
• Photographic Image Gallery...The Nude Salon (group)
• Gallerie 8...Risk and Ritual (2-man)
• Gallerie 8...4th, 3rd and 2nd Annual Erotic Shows (juried)
• Gallerie 8...Luv Yer Mom (solo)
• Northwest Artist's Workshop...'89, '88, '87 and '86 Erotic (juried)
• Gallery 4141...The Tangent's Group Show
• CameraWorks Gallery...The Tangent's Group Show
• Artquake...Annual Juried Exhibit
• In Her Image Gallery...A question Of balance (group)
• Portland Center For The Visual Arts...Public Hanging (juried)

PUBLICATIONS:
~CUPIDO Magazine, Norway (Issues N3/07, N4/07, D3/07, N5/07,
                                        N6/07 and NC/08)       
~The Oregonian..."Snapshot"
~Bluestocking..."Nudes"
~Bluestocking..."Courage"
~The Oregonian..."Portrait Of The Artist"
~The Oregonian..."Behind The Veil"
~The Oregonian..."Wellwishers Swell First Thursday Crowd"
~The Oregonian..."Artquake Juror Passes Judgement"
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§ I've been fortunate and pleased to work with the following MM models. They have been personable, professional and creative. I'm proud of the work we've produced together. Please feel free to contact them for references.

* Julie Christian...#725325
* Shantazma...#637952
* Catriona...#129275
* Ashley Haven...#533105
* Mimi Brown...#124818
* Brandy Hope...#516820
* Nova Flux...#112072
* Brody Suicide...#62094
* Katja R-J...#492366
* Graziella...#274768
* Pita Pearl...#375172
* Isis Leeor...#356761
* Bronwyn...#100787
* Nancy Rene Harbick...#221716
* Ava Adele...#59495
* Girl_Friday...#66793
* Sarah G...#121954
* Cat B...#82202
* Jordan Elektra...#59518
* Lusid...#66170
* Moksha...#58092
* Michelle Pearl...#7901
* Aluna...#30826


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David Rolin has 295 friends.
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SexXyLuV
Model
2009-09-23 06:03:45
i love ur port
Raven Black Sheep
Model
2009-09-09 23:04:18
So now that you are feeling better I would love to shoot with you and do the chandler and the hanging from wrist action
Bete_Noire
Model
2009-09-06 01:01:40
Obscura; Oct. 17th
QXT'S - Newark, NJ

To join discussion and give input:
http://www.modelmayhem.com/po.php?thread_id=455770

For details:
http://www.obscuraculture.com
Cindy Stamps
Model
2009-08-12 19:58:30
I would LOVE to work with you sometime. :)
Destine
Model
2009-06-22 19:16:55
Gorgeous profile! We should shoot sometime soon :)
Lilla Katt
Model
2009-06-18 14:16:36
stunning work
Suzy Loves
Model
2009-06-01 11:30:27
great work. im going to be in portland in july:)
scenebypeggy
Makeup Artist
2009-04-29 21:40:52
thank you very much. but keep in mind, these are my models, as i am just the makeup artist behind the scenes. :)

Pea-nut
Model
2009-04-26 21:51:36
Hi! I will be in a trip in Portland area on 5/15-5/18 and looking for paid work. U are welcome to contact me if u are interested. Thanks :)
KiKi B Nudes
Model
2009-03-03 11:28:11
amazing port :) Will be in your area from the 15th-19th.

KiKi
IVY SLIME
Model
2008-12-11 00:40:46
Hey there!
I just wanted to say thanks for the shoot.
It was really fun and you made me feel really comfortable which is sometimes hard to find in a photographer I've noticed.

I can't wait to see the turn out :)



Zilia
Model
2008-11-28 22:23:26
beautiful portfolio, sir!
Julie Christian
Model
2008-10-29 00:52:31
I had a great time too. I pulled a couple images from your flickr page - hope you don't mind. Just couldn't wait to get them posted! Keep in touch - we'll have to do it again soon.

Julie
Julie Christian
Model
2008-10-03 12:51:51
Thanks for the amazing comment! SO looking forward to the mirrors! I have one in my room, that has been painted, that I found on the street. It's broken in some areas, and so bad it's beautiful. Could be fun to play with...

LOVES!!
Boni Dutch
Makeup Artist
2008-09-07 04:43:16
beautiful work!
Julie Christian
Model
2008-08-29 18:00:09
hope things are well...
XOXOXO
Whiskey Ginger
Model
2008-08-14 18:19:39
Hello,

I'll be in town in October. If you have any assignments that you could use me for, please let me know! =)
Julie Christian
Model
2008-08-13 11:28:40
Mosquito bites and grass in the crack. Two signs of a great shoot. Absolutely again! Any time!

Jules!!
Julie Christian
Model
2008-08-13 02:20:12
Had a wonderful time. Thanks so much!!

Loves!!
Julie Christian
Model
2008-07-23 14:27:48
Hope everything is well...
Benjamin Wester
Photographer
2008-06-20 19:48:33
Hey there, I found your profile through Christina Weber's Flickr page. Your work is outstanding, I would love to see more. Do you have a website or Flickr page?
QUEEN PIRATE STYLING
Makeup Artist
2008-05-30 00:18:39
Hey David it was great seeing you. Lets get together and make some more images soon.
Much Love,
Brody
Visual Ed
Photographer
2008-05-12 13:21:23
It's a delicious meal, taking in your work, with it's look and feel.
Damian Lewds LewdLife
Photographer
2008-05-11 10:58:37
XOXO
-LEWD
Ashley Haven Nudes
Model
2008-03-17 10:29:51
Hey David!

How are those shots looking? Can't wait! :)

-Ashley
Sandra Esparza
Photographer
2008-03-10 01:27:57
wow...i gotta say i really admire your work.
Its amazingly artistic and sexy.
Ashley Haven Nudes
Model
2008-03-09 18:40:15
Yes, excellent shoot, David! You were great to work with, and it looks like we got some killer shots! :)
Dimitri Thomas
Model
2008-03-04 02:27:08
GREAT PHOTOS!!!
ian jacobs
Photographer
2008-02-18 20:12:07
YOU'RE MY NEW FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHER!

Ashley Haven Nudes
Model
2008-01-26 20:40:16
Just dropping in to take another look... wonderful as always! :)
le Nolie vert
Model
2008-01-26 20:09:17
Amazing work! I love some of the knotwork!

Are you interested in shooting?

Mimi
Little Ms Nikki
Model
2008-01-24 12:45:44
Great to see you here! As i think i have mentioned before, your work is amazing! i love it.
nikki
ALi Lovejoy
Photographer
2008-01-23 20:54:47
Very Beautiful work. I love the work you did with Brandy Hope. You are truly an artist who is in touch with the feminine being. Your Amazing.
ALi
Cindy Stamps
Model
2008-01-23 17:24:14
Thank you David!
Yes, I do have a love for exploring and adventures. Perhaps we can work together soon and make something amazing. :)
Violeta dPosey
Model
2008-01-05 15:04:32
David.. did you get in trouble with Myspace?
-silly.. silly-
Brandy Hope
Model
2008-01-03 01:43:15
David,
It was great meeting you and shooting with you today. I think we got some really great stuff! Thanks again!
Brandy
Beauty Sublime
Photographer
2007-12-27 18:44:49
I cannot believe it snowed on Christmas Day in Portland. (I was just up there visiting my family.) I'll be going up again in the Spring and would love to meet with you. I am a huge fan of your work!
-Morgan Nicole-
Model
2007-12-03 04:47:39
I love your work!


I definitely am interested in collaborating! If you have any openings or ideas, please message me!


Hope your holidays are going great!

Morgan
Nova Flux
Model
2007-11-10 15:20:11
I can't wait to see everything. We definitely need to get together again, soon!
(Despite the weirdness that is IKEA, I hope you guys got some cool furniture.)
Brandy Hope
Model
2007-10-24 13:34:23
Thank you for the comments. As I said previously, I am in awe of your lighting techniques. As for the "classic studio device" you commented on, that was actually shot in my bedroom on my dresser.
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