Cornelius Kyle Rosenbaum – Ο φωτογράφος με τις μουσικές ανησυχίες και το, γεμάτο «στάμπες», διαβατήριο
Γνώρισα τον Cornelius Kyle Rosenbaum πριν κάποιους μήνες καθώς συμμετείχε σε ένα MeetMarket στο οποίο είχαμε πάει με φίλους προσπαθώντας να ξεφύγουμε από την Κυριακάτικη ραστώνη. Το συγκεκριμένο Meetmaket, γινόταν σε ένα industrial μαγαζί στο Κουκάκι . Μεγάλη ξύλινη μπάρα (Ωπ! Κάτι «σκίρτησε» μέσα μας… ), τραπέζια και δύο αρκετά μεγάλοι χώροι, σε δύο διαφορετικά επίπεδα , όπου φιλοξενούνταν η έκθεση.
Οι μουσικές ιδιαιτέρως «ανεβαστικές»,μία μίξη Soul, R&B και Dance, προερχόμενες από έναν (ενδεχομένως) ξένο DJ. Παρατηρώντας την έκθεση, μας κέντρισε το ενδιαφέρον μια γωνιά με εκπληκτικές φωτογραφίες απο διάφορα μέρη της Ελλάδας και και κυρίως της Αθήνας. Ψάξαμε τον φωτογράφο και προς μεγάλη μας έκπληξη πέσαμε πάνω στον DJ….
Cornelius Kyle Rosenbaum : Γεννημένος το 1988 στο New Jersey, ξεκίνησε τα ταξίδια του πριν την ηλικία των 16 για να καταλήξει στην Ελλάδα το 2015. Πάντα μαζί με την φωτογραφική του μηχανή και πληθώρα μουσικών και φωτογραφιών στον εξωτερικό σκληρό δίσκο του.Όχι, την αγαπημένη του φωτογραφία, δεν την έχει αποτυπώσει ακόμη αλλά ξέρει πως όλα γίνονται την στιγμή που πρέπει…
You were born…
… in Newark, New Jersey, in 11.9.88.
You fell in love with your camera…
…in 2012. I just came home from an advertising internship (The Marcus Graham Project) and started working as an Assistant Producer at an advertising agency. I experienced the complete video production process, from idea to final delivery. From that moment I knew that whatever I’m going to be doing on this planet I’m supposed to have a camera in my hand. I am a self-taught photographer.
Your first trip on your own was…
… when I left New Jersey and moved to Texas for college. I didn’t have any family or friends when landed there in 2006. My first international trip own my own was to Greece. I backpacked through 5 islands for my birthday in 2015.
You decided to start exploring the world because…
My Aunt/Mom is the reason why I started exploring the world. I’m her traveling buddy. By 16 I already visited Egypt, China, Ireland, Santo Domingo, St. Croix and Trinidad & Tobago.
Your Europe Tour (so far)…
Amsterdam, Greece (6-7 islands), Switzerland, France, Germany, Italy, (Bergamo, Milan and Rome)
You arrived in Greece when and you stayed for how long?
While backpacking through Greece I found out about Leica Academy School of Photography. I found out what they needed in order for me to enroll. When I got back home, I obtained a student visa and moved to Greece on December 6, 2015. I’ve been here for a year and 3 months
Your favorite Athens’ spot…
Favorite bar “42” and favorite Kalamakia “The Stick Bar”.
Favorite Greek spot…
Naxos island and Rhodes.
Your next destination is…
Next stop Australia, Amsterdam or where ever the wind blows.
Your art …:
My art is a door that is open but I haven’t stepped through it yet. I’m standing in the doorway looking, while staying true to myself. Which is, knowing, that nothing in life will happen before its time.
“Nothing is set in stone when you’re living the life of a traveling artist. I’m not planning on moving back home anytime soon. I’m focused on forward. I’ll go home to visit but I think I’ll stay on this side of the planet for a good while. I want to go to India, Tokyo, and some islands in the Philippines. “
Your “Moto” in life is…
I have 2.
⇒In every single negative there is a positive.
⇒“One day at a time”. My father always preached that to me. We worry so much about the next day and we’re not even sure if we’re going to wake up in the morning.
Your favorite time of the day…
The Morning/ Midday
Your faith “combined” with your art…
I was raised as a Baptist Christian. God has and will always be the source of my faith. As I grew older I learned no matter the religion it matters about your personal relationship with your God. That’s it.
⇒As far as my art goes: I believe that I’ve been given a unique set of eyes that allows me to see the good and the bad in everything and understand it.
Your favorite song/lyrics…
Favorite song : Before I Let Go (Franky Beverly and Maze)
Favorite Lyrics : Sky’s The Limit (The Notorious B.I.G)
“(…) While we out here, say the hustle’s prayer
If the game shakes me or breaks me
I hope it makes me a better man
Take a better stand
Put money in my mom’s hand
Get my daughter this college plan, so she don’t need no man
Stay far from timid
Only make moves when your heart’s in it
And live the phrase Sky’s The Limit
Motherfucker, see you chumps on top (…)”
Your favorite photo…
I have photos that I love very much. Some of my best photos I keep for myself. I’m not in a rush to show them to the world.
‘…my favorite photo I don’t think that I’ve taken it yet. Honestly.”
Next plans in Greece…
Next plans for Greece are to continue building a body of work.
Ranging from short films, photography projects and exhibitions, while continuing to see what this lawless beautiful country has to offer.
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Επίσης, τις μουσικές του μπορούμε να τις ακούμε (σχεδόν) κάθε Πέμπτη, στο Saint George bar, στο Συνταγμα. Ο ίδιος μας προσκαλεί κάπως έτσι : «1 euro shots, buy 1 get 1 free on cocktails. The best soul R&B, House and Hip Hop in town! »
