MELISSA MANNING: Ghetto Gloss Gallery

Melissa Manning. Untitled (Devil's Chair) 2004. 30"x 31.5" From 'Out There'

Manning's image is haunting. Although I don't care for the horns on the top of the chair at all, I do like the contrast between the heavily textured fabric of the chair and harsh light in conjunction with the soft shadows on the floor and walls.

Melissa Manning. Untitled. 2004. 30"x31.5" From 'Out There'

I really like Manning's technique and color pallete in this image. The out of focus nature of this photograph gives it a certain quality that reality is floating and dislocated. The mint green is a nice complement to the subdued neutral colors.

'Out There:' Photographer Melissa Manning captures and portrays subject and style with a distinct point of view. Melissa is well known as an LA society photographer, having been published monthly in the pages of Flaunt magazine. Melissa has been featured on VH1. Her repertoire also includes fine art photography. This exhibition will be on display though March 16, 2009.