In this video from the Beauty & The Beasties exhibition at Sierra Arts Foundation, Will Roger and Crimson Rose share the inspirations behind their artwork. Will’s photography and Crimson’s Endlings series explore themes of love, extinction, and the natural world. Watch as they discuss their creative partnership and dedication to healing through art. Video by Wenzelhaus.com.
Will Roger Explains the Inspiration Behind His Photography in Beauty & The Beastie
In April 2022, Beauty & The Beasties, an exhibition by Will Roger and Crimson Rose, was featured at the Sierra Arts Foundation's Riverside Gallery. This exhibition showcased Will’s photography series Provocative Portraits (1993-1996), Bouquets Ablaze (1997-present), and Labyrinth Walk (2015-present), reflecting his nearly 30-year artistic journey and his deep connection with Crimson Rose. The exhibition was a celebration of love, art, and healing, with Will’s works paired alongside Crimson’s evocative ecological assemblages from her Endlings series. In a video by Wenzelhaus.com, Will shared insights into his inspiration and philosophy, honoring his relationship with Crimson as the catalyst for his creative evolution.
Erotic Dance / Provocative Portraits Exhibition
I met Crimson when she responded to an ad I had placed in the local paper seeking a model for my photography series, Provocative Portraits. This series came to be when I was working on my MFA at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). When I opened my photography studio in Oakland, I wanted to revisit this series as I’ve always enjoyed capturing movement on film. To capture Crimson dancing on film was inspirational.
From the moment she walked in my door, we have journeyed together to cultivate our respective artistic pursuits, as well as our combined professional endeavors. Through it all, Crimson has been my muse.
I am delighted to present select works of this series featuring Crimson for our joint exhibition, Beauty & The Beasties, at Sierra Arts Gallery in Reno for the month of April.