A Glimpse through the Zoom Lens
Everybody knows the zoom lens on the camera enables the shooter to get closer to the subject. Some subjects are best viewed through the zoom lens, for instance that bison bull in the Tallgrass Prairie, the linebacker barreling down the sideline, and the diminutive iridescent hummingbird perched on the feeder. But we aren’t actually going to talk about the hefty glass protruding from the front of your camera. No, today we are talking about that inconspicuous tiny bubble of glass embedded in the bezel of your laptop, your ipad, and your iphone. Welcome to your Zoom call!
Whether you are a Zoomaholic or a Zoomaphobe, chances are you have experienced a Zoom-altered life in the past twelve months. Priorities shift as the focus shifts- Running late? No need to brush and floss before “clocking in” to the morning’s first Zoom, but coiffed hair and carefully applied make-up are another story! Still in sweatpants? Sporting bunny slippers or flip-flops? Just stay seated. Your face and torso are camera ready, but what is that behind you? Last year’s calendar with an empty April month? Exercise equipment draped with this month’s laundry? Or perhaps the same Rolling Stones poster you had hanging in your college dorm- plastic frame and all.
During my most recent Zoom meeting, I found myself gazing at the environment behind the speakers and formulating or adjusting my perceptions of each of them. Several of the participants sat in front of artwork, and my gaze continually came back to the art. I saw each piece as an extension of the speaker- a glimpse into their identities as people independent of the job descriptions and Zoom discussion. The art highlighted their sense of organization, their personalities, and their interests.
So, what is your background saying about you? Is it time to control the narrative? There has never been a better time to buy art that speaks to your heart. Buy directly from artists through social platforms, local galleries, and local shows. Don’t stop with the art. The frame you choose for your art provides another opportunity to express your individuality and emphasize how much you love the art you have chosen to adorn your space. We love to see your art and we LOVE to help you find the perfect mat and frame combination!
Artwork by Callan Dullea, Tulsa artist and Grant’s Frames framer. Photo from Pixabay.