Today we’d like to introduce you to Skylar Remick.
Hi Skylar, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
We’ve all heard the classic tale of the small-town kid trying to make it big in the city… Mine is something of a parallel paired with a pinch of unintentional rebellion; I say rebellion loosely, as my once perceived “non-traditional” approach to life seems to have become a new normal; “Traditional” is subjective anyway, right?
I had my fair share of “move-arounds” before I landed here in Atlanta, and here, my desire to create found the soil to thrive. I found myself immersed in an environment of artistic minds, curious friends, and limitless inspiration. As a visually stimulated person, I’ve always been fond of capturing the imagery that soothes my ever-racing mind; I’ve given this practice a phrase, “creative masturbation,” or the act of satisfying the chaos of creative thought through content creation. So, if you haven’t yet gathered, I am a photographer to some, but to me, I’m merely a person sharing my perspective.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey have been a fairly smooth road?
What’s a drive down Dekalb without potholes? As for struggles, I’d say the wheel of fortune functioning at 3x speed in my head tends to be my greatest downfall while occasionally providing me with my best content inspiration. In other words, I’m an over-thinker. Living in a city with such concentrated talent, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed or, dare I say, experience imposter syndrome. The very thing that inspires me contributes to insecurity within my craft. In those vulnerable moments, I do my best to remember, the artists surrounding me experience the same fears and choose to continue to create shamelessly. Every day I create, I am choosing my art over my fear, and I have the artists who influence me to thank.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
In formal terms, I’m a photographer. My projects generally favor editorial photography and inspired collaborations.
I bought my first camera five years ago without any intention of reading the user manual (I can assure you, the manual has since been revisited). What began as stimulating pointing and clicking for my own consumption evolved into intentional, organized shoots and collaborations amongst friends, peers and brands.
“Bodee,” the name of my first concept, featured the bums of dear friends. The series was created with the intention to elevate and celebrate the human form in a vulnerable state, it was also when I was most vulnerable in my new artistic endeavor. It birthed my desire to create, uninhibited by fear. Reflecting on that shoot now, there are many technical aspects I would approach differently, but I carry it close and without regret. I have so much gratitude for that project and the butts it featured.
I’m not one to compare art, so rather than set myself apart solely by creations, I’ll say the most unique quality I bring to a shoot is simply the responsibility of its participants. Pointing a camera pales in comparison to the responsibility I feel on the opposite side of the lens. Providing a space of comfort and safety in expression, allowing a person to feel most seen, to hold their confidence and treat it as my own, that is where I feel most unique, and what an honor it is.
What sort of changes are you expecting over the next 5-10 years?
Art evolves, and so do industries, but I’m malleable enough to bend and grow as things change. As technology advances, I’m curious as to what new mediums will surface, and as a result, what forms of art will emerge. On the note of future technology, I will be sure to read the user manuals sooner than later this go-round. Until then, I can only continue to challenge myself and focus on my craft so I can gracefully maneuver the future waves of creative expression.
Contact Info:
- Email: skylar.remick@gmail.com
- Website: www.skylarremick.com/
- Instagram: @skylarremick
Image Credits:
1-4 Model: Zachary McKoon & Mallika Vohra Hair: Jasmine Howard & Caitlyn Duffy MUA: Meri Hodzic Scarves: @pdgc 5-6 Model: Christian Zajicek Hair: Jasmine Howard MUA: Tatiana Kazana 7-8 Model: Blossom Cavessi & Tyler Bryant Hair: Jasmine Howard MUA: Vicky J Scarves: @pdgc
