Work derived from all traditional and digital photographic processes, as well as mixed-media work that is primarily photo-based, will be considered. Submitted photos do not have to be from a single series, but should tie together in some way to imply a larger theme or body of work.

Bear began taking photographs at age 13 with a pinhole camera he made from a shoebox. This device and pursuit became his first means of exploring the mystery of the world through art. Although in the years since he has published short stories, had a screenplay produced into a full-length feature, has made custom furniture for Bono and Adam Clayton, has exhibited furniture, jewellery, photography and sculpture throughout the United States, including the Society for Arts and Crafts in Boston, and the Rogin Gallery in New York, photography continues to be the primary focus of his artistic pursuit. Presently, he works work with the American artist Robert Wilson as the chief installer of his video portraits in private residences, museums, and galleries around the world. Bear lives and works in Portsmouth, NH.

Comments from the 1st Round Jurors:
Seems like there are three or four stories going on, and a wide range of influences. This could easily be problematic in lesser hands, but I can see the photographer in all of these shots, which is nice. All are formally shot well.

Response from the photographer: