Make plans to join us for a truly unique and inspiring virtual event with Wayne Martin Belger. During this afternoon presentation, hear from Wayne about his work, take a tour of his studio – a converted diaper washing factory – and see inside some of his fantastical custom camera creations, each of which is specially themed to engage with his subjects.

This event is free for Arizona Photography Alliance Members, and open to non-members for a pay-what-you-wish donation ($5 suggested).

Presentation will be held on Zoom, link provided 24 hours prior to event.

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About Wayne Martin Belger

Wayne Martin Belger (b. 1964, Los Angeles, California) a student of linguistics and comparative religion followed a path to investigate the roots of beliefs, passions and truths as told through alternative and historic forms of communication.

Wayne is an unconventional fine art photographer that uses historical artifacts and processes as his medium to build intricate functional analog cameras that are hand-tooled from blocks of metal, and used to engage with underserviced communities, highlighting current social and humanitarian issues.

Since 1998, Wayne has created fifteen camera/photo projects focusing on subjects like the Abrahamic religions, corporate greed and HIV. Projects have taken him to India, Israel, Palestinian Territories, Syria, Turkey, Lesbos Greece, Mexico City, Tijuana, Standing Rock, ND during the Sioux/DAPL stand-off in 2016 and most recently with the “Us & Them” project Wayne traveled with indigenous Zapatista rebels in Chiapas, Mexico.

Belger’s ornate multi-media installations include the custom project camera, large analog prints and relevant artifacts from shoot locations. His work has been exhibited in museums and galleries internationally. Much of his work lives in permanent museum collections in the U.S. and private collections globally. Wayne’s work has been featured in many magazines and newspapers such as LA Times Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, Juztapoz Magazine, Pro Photo Magazine, Black + White Magazine (London), Lenscratch and Popular Machanics (Moscow)

Today Wayne works and lives in a converted 1940’s diaper washing factory in the dusty border town of Tucson Arizona.

All images © Wayne Martin Belger

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