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Piras’ main photographic subject has been portraiture,
his book “Artists Exposed “, published back
in 1996, is a partial collection of captivating portraits
of known and unknown players in the international arts
scene, such as Andy Warhol and Roy Liechtenstein, to
name a few. David Ross, former director of the Whitney
Museum, who wrote the introduction for the book, heralded
Piras’ photos as:” …probing and extraordinarily
beautiful portraits of artists…that ultimately
produces winners at both ends of the camera.”
His
photographs have been published, exhibited and collected
worldwide.
Piras has worked in film as a cameraman/ steadycam operator
and in various aspects of production. He has directed
and filmed documentaries, including “ Taylor Mead
Unleashed”, which also featured the late Allen
Ginsberg and Quentin Crisp.
He
is currently working on new photography projects as
well as digital video projects. On the educational front
Piras has been teaching Junior High School children
in NY public schools to develop their skills using digital
video and photography as a new mean to allow them to
express their ideas utilizing new media.
Sebastian
Piras
cellular 646 361 9579
sebastian@sebastianpiras.com
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