The Art of the Personal Project is a crucial element to let potential buyers see how you think creatively on your own. I am drawn to personal projects that have an interesting vision or that show something I have never seen before. In this thread, I’ll include a link to each personal project with the artist statement so you can see more of the project. Please note: This thread is not affiliated with any company; I’m just featuring projects that I find. Please DO NOT send me your work. I do not take submissions.
Today’s featured artist: Karan Kapoor
My shoot with Alon Fainstein began during a project I was shooting in Cape Town, where I was introduced to him by my producer, Gavin Schneider. Alon is not just an ironmonger; He is a storyteller, weaving narratives of transformation and discovery through the medium of metal.
I am drawn to photographing people who are deeply passionate about their work, and Alon embodies this passion fully. As he reflects, “Every time I work, I learn and discover something new about the material and myself. I feel that my work grows and evolves with me. The two are symbiotic and go hand in hand. To say that there are limits to forging would be to say that there are limits to inspiration, creation, and growth. When I feel connected, I find them in an abundant supply.”
Through my photographs, I aim to capture the essence of this connection—the symbiotic relationship between Alon and his craft. His workshop becomes a stage where sparks, textures, and shadows reveal the ongoing dialogue between artist and material, inspiration and creation. These images celebrate the unyielding spirit of those who find beauty and meaning in their work, reminding us of the boundless potential within ourselves and the world around us.
To see more of this project, click here
APE contributor Suzanne Sease Currently works as a consultant for photographers and illustrators around the world. She has been involved in the photography and illustration advertising and in-house corporate industry for decades. After establishing the art-buying department at The Martin Agency, then working for Kaplan-Thaler, Capital One, Best Buy and numerous smaller agencies and companies, she decided to be a consultant in 1999. Follow her on Instagram
