The greatest example of this approach is the tutu project, a fun and simply endearing effort of a man who wanted to make things easier and funnier for his wife after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. This incredible book of images by bob carey from the tutu project is here just in time for the holidays. I purchased the book and its stunning, currently sitting on the livingroom coffee table. Mar 15, 2012 the tutu project by bob carey about nine years ago photographer bob carey and his wife, linda moved to americas east coast. Ballerina by bob carey from his photography portfolios on dripbook. The careys have published a book of photographs called ballerina, and four tutu. Carey will selfpublish ballerina, a book that includes the collection of the tutu. Man photographs himself in a pink tutu to fight against. Photographer bob careys much anticipated compilation of selfportraits in a tutu is now available. See more ideas about tutu, pink tutu and breast cancer awareness.
I was working on a shoot for a ballet company in arizona, and they left a tutu behind. Dec 11, 20 carey began taking pictures of himself in a pink tutu and only a pink tutu in various whimsical locations and sharing them with his wife, linda. This guy has a great purpose and he want to fight against the cancer for his wife. Apr 19, 2018 imaginative caregiving for the cancer patient the tutu project, a cancer nonprofit, features a series of images of bob carey, one of its founders, in a tutu at landmarks like the brooklyn bridge. Photographer bob carey started the tutu project when his wife linda was diagnosed with breast cancer. In 2003, new york photographer bob carey learned that his wife, linda, was diagnosed with breast cancer. In 2002, as part of a new project exploring stereotypes and transformation, bob. Husband bares soul, more in tutu project for breast cancer. Ballerina is a collection of selfportraits by photographer bob carey.
Jan 01, 2012 ballerina is about more than a man wearing a pink tutu. The tutu project by bob carey about years ago photographer bob carey and his wife, linda moved to americas east coast. Breast cancer support foundation about us the tutu project. Ballerina is about more than a man wearing a pink tutu. Bob careys new book ballerina, to fight breast cancer. Ballerina, a hard cover 9 x 12 book with a foreword by amy arbus, showcases color photographs. Bobs commercial clients, both impressive and varied, appreciate bobs fine art approach, which fuels his distinctive and often conceptual imagery.
Oct 27, 2017 photographer bob carey takes photos of himself in a pink tutu to raise funds for breast cancer treatment. This is what photographer bob carey decided to do when he found out about his wife lindas diagnosis of his wife linda he donned the pink ballet accessory. Ballerina by bob carey january 1, 2012 hardcover on. Ballerina, a hard cover 9 x12 book with a foreword by amy arbus, showcases color photographs and backstories about the journey behind the images now made world famous by the tutu project. Ballerina, a hard cover 9 x12 book with a foreword by amy. Carey, 51, is selfpublishing a book of the photos and the humorous stories behind them in ballerina. Man wears pink tutu to cheer wife with breast cancer. Meet bob carey, the man in a pink tutu who colored his familys.
When his wife, linda, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003, the. Husband wears pink tutu to support wife diagnosed with cancer. Photographer bob careys artistic statement about cancer in a. Dec 06, 20 photographer bob carey s artistic statement about cancer in a pink tutu. Bob carey is a commercial photographer based new york city, and has operated a successful studio for over 20 years. Photographer bob careys much anticipated compilation of selfportraits in a tutu will be available september 2012. Photographer bob carey s much anticipated compilation of selfportraits in a tutu is now available. Bob carey photography, new york portraiture, lifestyle.
Were very happy to share our short film featuring bob carey and the tutu project. Bob carey wears a pink tutu to raise money for breast cancer which his wife linda lancaster carey is battling. Bob carey on art, photography, and the tutu project. Bob carey photography is a new york city based commercialadvertising photography business. Man dons pink tutu to cheer up his cancerstricken wife kerry mcqueeney saturday 14 dec 20 3.
Man puts on a pink tutu and travels the world to bring a smile. Bob carey once again travels the world in his trademark pink tutu, creating stunning photographic moments. All proceeds will go to the carey foundation, a nonprofit organization they formed to support women with breast cancer. The overwhelmingly positive reaction to carey s photos has inspired him to take the project further, making a book of the images entitled ballerina. Tutu project finds inspiration in valhalla, bear mountain. Ballerina, a hard cover 9 x 12 book with a foreword by amy arbus, showcases. Ballerina, the book photographer bob careys much anticipated compilation of selfportraits in a tutu is now available. This past year the tutu project has been featured in segments on cnn, the today show, inside edition, and countless other major media outlets. Aug 07, 2012 in 2003, when bob carey and his wife moved to the east coast, carey started making the tutu project as a way of mixing his old life with his new life, with a little pink frill. Misty copelands new book offers advice and perhaps false. This book is more beautiful than i ever could have imagined and i will proudly gift it to others so that they, too, can escape to their happy place. New book ballerina by bob carey coming september 2012 to. Photographer bob carey taking self portraits of himself in a tutu that will be compiled into a book called ballerina for which net proceeds from the sale of the book will go directly to breast cancer organizations. The tutu project of the carey foundation about facebook.
Mar 21, 2012 carey has since decided to selfpublish his tutu photographs as a book titled ballerina and then donate all the net proceeds from his work to breast cancer organizations to fight against the disease. The photos are amazing and it takes me to my happy place. Even though the move was exciting, exhilarating, and inspiring, it was a big and dramatic change. The tutu project aims for breast cancer awareness photo 3. This book is a musthave for anyone whose life has been affected by breast cancer. Bob, a photograher, is publishing a book of photos of him posing in various locations. Proceeds from the book will go to breast cancer research, as carey s wife, linda, is battling. Magic ballerina series by darcey bussell goodreads.
Newest portfolios popular portfolios featured portfolios youre following search portfolios search by artists. However, with all the difficulties surrounding the illness, laughter can be the best medicine. Tutu, a must read book for cancer patients the tutu project. Imaginative caregiving for the cancer patient the new york. Bob carey is a commercial photographer based new york city, and has. Meet bob carey, the man behind the tutu project photos. Six months after their move, he and his wife, linda, discovered that she had breast cancer. The tutu projects view on pink washing and the breast cancer community. The tutu project was born as a coping mechanism as bob, clad only in a pink tutu, started. Needless to say, we were intrigued by bob carey and the shirtless photos of him gallivanting around in a costume often worn by little girls. Its the perfect coffee table book for anyone whos been touched by breast cancer or simply enjoys being transported through the lens of a professional photographer. Carey has since decided to selfpublish his tutu photographs as a book titled ballerina and then donate all the net proceeds from his work to breast. Tutu is a 96page softcover book of bob s photography and personal anecdotes from his location shoots. Meet bob carey, the man behind the tutu project photos you dont often see a man walking around a field of cows wearing a pink tutu.
Dec, 20 you might feel funny and weird when you see these photos and question yourself why these guy called bob carey wearing a pink tutu and taken photo. In addition to their normal business, bob and linda carey are the creators of the tutu project and the carey foundation, which provides financial assistance to families with breast cancer. The original bob carey ballerina image wasnt pink shortly after we moved to the east coast, linda was diagnosed with breast cancer. How one tutuclad man is changing the lives of breast cancer. Photographer bob carey s much anticipated compilation of selfportraits in a tutu will be available september 2012. Bob carey shares the story behind the pink tutu that won our. Theyve traveled across the country to take these stunning photos outdoors. It had really gross carpet but a cool picture of a ballerina on the wall, a. The net proceeds will go directly to breast cancer organizations.
Kerrey was born in lincoln, nebraska, the son of elinor fern nee gonder, a university of nebraska instructor, and james henry kerrey, a builder and businessman. From personal experience bob and linda know that not all expenses are covered by medical insurance. Currently, carey is raising funds to publish a book next fall about the tutu project entitled ballerina, who tells the project, collects the bizarre careys pictures with the humorous stories about the man in tutu too, also recounts the stories of women who fight the disease like linda. Bob carey takes photos of himself in a pink tutu to help his wife in.
Bob carey and the tutu project by aline smithson march 17, 2012 a few days ago, i recieved an email from photographer bob carey about his quirky and personal project a project that requires a sense of humor and lots of courage in order to give back to a very worthy cause. This series spanned nine years and was a means for carey to express himself after his wife, linda, was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The couple selfpublished a book, ballerina, full of bobs tutu photos. Ballerina bob carey dons pink tutu to cheer up cancer. The power of a pink tutu pink tutu, pictures, tutu. Apr 19, 2012 bob carey on art, photography, and the tutu project. Bob carey photography, new york portraiture, lifestyle, conceptual. Who is that burly shirtless man in a pink ballerinas. Ballerina will include photographs of carey in his pink tutu and humorous stories about his experiences. The overwhelmingly positive reaction inspired bob to make a book of the images entitled ballerina and to start a nonprofit foundation supporting women and.
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