CJ Benninger

www.photocj.com

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Bakpak Durden photographed in her home studio for the Artists and Artisans Project.

Bakpak Durden is a conceptual fine artist creating hyperrealistic figures in a range of mediums, including oil, graphite, acrylic and fine art photography. The detailed, emotionally engaging images shine a spotlight on human feelings, thoughts and moods. Bakpak’s work has been featured in gallery shows in the Annex Gallery, The Bottom Line, Cass Cafe, Our/Vodka, MASH Detroit, and Junction Hall Gallery. Bakpak has most recently been a contributing muralist to the city of Detroit’s “City Walls” project curated by 1xrun with the City of Detroit.

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Joey Salamon photographed in his home in Oak Park, MI for the Artists and Artisans Project.

. Detroit-based artist, Joey Salamon, combines eye-catching patterns, a rainbow color palate and repeating geometric shapes to create his highly specific and unique style. Beyond private commissions, Salamon has created work for or in collaboration with the likes of Microsoft, Steelcase, Duo Security, Grand Valley State University, LBI Limited, Levitate Music Festival, the NORML Foundation, Fifth Estate Magazine and numerous musical acts such as Matisyahu, of Montreal, Lotus, Slightly Stoopid, The War on Drugs, The Orwells, The Disco Biscuits, Murder by Death, Guster, The Airborne Toxic Event, and has also been a frequent collaborator with the Bobcat Bonnie’s restaurant group in Detroit including the overall interior design, to name a few.

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Sydney James photographed in her home studio in Detroit, Michigan for the Artists and Artisans Project. . Sydney is the first subject and participant in a new series I’m working on called the “Artists and Artisans Project”. I’ve been meaning to start working on this series for a while now. I’ve always been interested in photographing people who create. Whether it’s painting, sculpting, woodworking, music, or poetry, I’m always in awe of any persons ability to create. This project is underway and will be ongoing indefinitely.  My goal is to work with one artist a week.  A huge thank you to Sydney for helping me get this kicked off. You’re the best!!

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Brian Fallon and the Howling Weather at Saint Andrew’s Hall in Detroit, MI on April 22nd, 2018

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Black Angels at The Majestic Theatre in Detroit, Michigan on March 31st, 2018

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Black Lips at The Majestic Theatre in Detroit, Michigan on March 31st, 2018

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Hot Snakes at El Club in Detroit, Michigan on March 10th, 2018

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Deer Tick at The Magic Stick in Detroit, MI on February 26th, 2018 (Acoustic Set)

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Deer Tick at The Magic Stick in Detroit, MI on February 26th, 2018 (Electric Set)

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First Aid Kit at Saint Andrew’s Hall in Detroit, MI on February 3rd, 2018

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Jimmy Eat World at Saint Andrews in Detroit, MI on December 7th, 2017

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Strand of Oaks at The Loving Touch in Ferndale, MI on 9-11-2017

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Thoughts of Ionesco at the Magic Stick in Detroit, MI on June 24th, 2017

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#tbt to Chris Cornell at the Fillmore in Detroit, MI on July 22nd, 2007

So sad to hear about his passing.

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Casual Sweetheart at the Marble Bar in Detroit, MI on October 9th, 2015

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Deaf Wish at the Marble Bar in Detroit, MI on October 9th, 2015

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Protomartyr at the Marble Bar in Detroit, MI on October 9th, 2015 for the record release of “The Agent Intellect” on Hardly Art Records.