About Me

My name is Ben Barry, I was born in Portland, Maine. I am the oldest sibling, having one sister. Everyone in my home speaks English– except for the dog. My career goal is to become some kind of filmmaker, working in the art of creating visual stories in some way or another, whether that be writer, director, editor, etc. In five years, I see myself nearing the college, probably somewhere warm, where I have been learning the ins and outs of filmmaking. I don't know anybody who went to college for art outside of teachers. I am most proud my early ambition for a career, I think it will help me achieve my goals. In my free time, I like reading up on current events, watching TV and movies, and working on personal projects. I enrolled in Photography 2 to expand upon and improve skills learned in Photography 1, and maybe apply some of those techniques to filmmaking. Lately, I've enjoyed the work of Pete Souza, the White House photographer during the Obama administration. I think his work is really great, and following him on Instagram gives me a deeper insight into his unique job. My ideal job would be any one where I'm working on film or television. Three adjectives others might use to describe myself would be: intelligent, adaptive, and funny.

Andrew Wyeth, Master Bedroom, 1965

I am drawn to this image because a print of it is hanging in my parent's bedroom, so it is something I've looked at for a while. It reminds me of home and is a scene of tranquility that makes me feel at peace.

Henry Bacon, Lincoln Memorial, 1922

I am drawn to this work because I like US History, and I like the memorials in DC that immortalize it, especially the one of Abraham Lincoln. The architecture is grand and makes a great figure in our history larger than life.

Robert Waldo Brunelle Jr, Water Under the Bridge, 2011, 21" x 31"

I am drawn to this work because it is a painting of the town my grandparents in Vermont live. I have gone there a lot in my life and I like artwork that shows it how I remember it like this one does. This painting has rich colors and has the realism that brings back nice memories of the town.

Joe Rosenthal, Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima, 1945

I am drawn to this work because it is a compositionally strong and iconic photo from WWII, another part of history that fascinates me. The low horizon and distance that makes the soldiers seem immortal in their victory is thought provoking and interesting to look at.

Shepard Fairey, Hope, 2008

I am drawn to this work because I am a fan of President Obama and this is a classic piece of American artwork that represents the time of his election. I like the tones of red, white, and blue used that remind me of posters you see in Portland or other cities. It is well detailed and nicely minimalistic.