Thursday, April 21, 2011

Beth Dubber

Marissa Roth, 2011 © Beth Dubber

Beth Dubber
is a L.A.-based photographer whom Marissa first met through mentoring. Beth took this lovely portrait of Marissa on Venice Beach recently and published it on her blog alongside an interview. Marissa talks about the time she met George Clooney, but also more serious aspects of her work.

BD Is there a particular photography assignment or personal project that is dear to you? If so, why?
MR "I’ve done a lot of projects, such as my book on The Philippines and the 2 book projects that I’m currently working on. The first is a 25-year project that addresses how women are directly affected by war, and the second is a book on Tibet."

BD If you could photograph anyone or anything from any time period, who would that be?
MR "Ingrid Bergman, Montgomery Clift, Che Guevara, Chief Sitting Bull, Madame Curie, Leonardo da Vinci and Galileo."

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Thursday, April 14, 2011

Loved Ones Lost and Found

Marissa and Tracey (that’s her on the left), circa summer 1965 © The Roth Family

Another spring is upon us with promises of hope, rebirth and warm summer days. Remembrances of loved ones lost - my parents and brother Ronny - fill my heart with gratitude for their love and generous care, in spite of the longing for their presence in my daily life. Vacancies left are being filled by new friends and old ones who have returned to my orbit, where a special place was always held for my beloved childhood best friend and spiritual sister, Tracey Silvers.