Monday, June 9, 2008

A DEAR Friend

In December, I profiled a talented friend and Anthropologie Display Coordinator, Brian Neal Sensabaugh. On Friday June 20th, Lawndale Art Center will present director Lee Gamel's full-length documentary entitled DEAR Camp, a film based on Brian Neal's ever-popular installation.

The film follows Brian Neal through his current life as an artist and revisits his past. As Brian Neal stated in his profile, "I examine the dichotomy of my upbringing in rural Arkansas versus my life as a working artist and gay man in Houston, Texas. By doing so, I combine into one space two polar opposites: my familial self and my private self, and come to terms with my roots." Through family interviews and personal testimonies, a tale of survival, triumph and happiness unfolds.

4 comments:

erika said...

been wondering when that film you mentioned long ago would be complete. let me know how it is! i am now prompted to go back and read that fab' interview you did with him!
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diana @ please sir said...

Sounds great...got to read his interview too - thanks! I think I would love his job.

diana @ please sir said...

Ok just read the interview - love it! So, does he work for Anthropologie in Houston or commutes to various locations? I really want to find out more because I've been looking for a new, creative venture and this sounds like a great job opportunity. Thanks!

Courtney said...

Diana: You can look on Anthro's website or ask in the store to see if they have this position available in your hometown. They also have various merchandiser positions you could possible ask about as well. I know he loves his job...and I love seeing his creativity in all the displays! Brian Neal works at a local store full-time, but travels around creating prototypes and setting up new stores. He's so talented!