METAPHOR - PHOTO POEMS
About the Artist
My interest in photography has been intertwined with my interest in psychology for most of my life. I received a camera as a gift on my 13th birthday and immediately set about chronicling the events of my extended family. Within a few years I was the school photographer of my high school. In college I did the same thing while majoring in psychology. For years after that I was a psychology professor and photography was just a hobby until I decided to try to show in art, the things that I had been studying and teaching. The first body of work came out of my desire to show visually, the idea that we can see things in more ways than one. This resulted in the bodyscapes see: Bodyscapes.com Here I placed small toys on the nude body to create the illusion of landscape. That body of work has been very successful, resulting in two books, publications in over 20 countries, and many gallery exhibitions and awards. I continue with that work today.
My next photographic journey came out of my study of spirituality and the psychology of consciousness. Here I was showing the old diners, amusement parks and other memories of the 1950’s in a series of hand painted photographs. I photographed funky Americana and also small villages in Europe. A major series focused on Carnivale In Venice Italy. I tried to capture the spirit of a place, and all of the people who could have ever passed that spot. The goal of that work was to capture the timeless moment, the energy of stillness. I seldom photographed people, preferring to imply their presence through the stark, straight-on compositions of old places and things. A selection of this work can be seen in my pages of Fine Art America see: Allan Teger Artworks
More recently I produced a body of work involving photo transfer collage. Here I created photo transfers using old family snapshots and old portraits, combing those images with various advertisements and other souvenirs of the 1920’s through the 1960’s. My intention with this body of work was to illustrate the similarity of people across many generations. The clothing styles changed, but the people are the same – just like us in every age!
This work speaks to my interest in mysticism, the role of the shaman, and the nature of reality as described by modern quantum physics. See “about the art” for my thoughts on this body of work.
I still do some teaching of workshops and classes and I try to make my art and my teaching focus on the larger questions of life. The images here were introduced in a show at the Center for Spiritual Care in Vero Beach, Florida in December 2019.
ALLAN TEGER
2125 Seagrape Drive Vero Beach, FL 32963
Cell: 845-430-8388 e-mail: [email protected]
www.bodyscapes.com www.teger.com
ONE PERSON SHOWS
2019
Center for Spiritual Care, Vero Beach, FL
Ann Jackson Gallery, Rosewell, GA
Divani Medical Center, Sebastian, FL
2018
Pennello Gallery, Cleveland, OH
2017
Gallery 14, Vero Beach, FL
Pennello Gallery, Cleveland, OH
Jackson Jung Gallery, Chicago, IL
2016
Dabbert Gallery, Sarasota, FL
Pennello Gallery, Cleveland, OH
2015
Pennello Gallery, Cleveland, OH
Center for Spiritual Care, Vero Beach, FL
Dabbert Gallery, Sarasota, FL
2012
Darby Gallery, Vero Beach, FL
Dabbert Gallery, Sarasota, FL
Pennellos Gallery, Cleveland, OH
2013
Sin City Gallery, Las Vegas, NV
Pennellos Gallery, Cleveland, OH
2011
Dabbert Gallery, Sarasota, FL
2009
Yours truly Gallery, Grand Rapids, MI
2000
Art and Soul Gallery, Woodstock, NY
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1999 Forms Gallery, Delray, Fl
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1996
Lake Avenue Gallery, Lake Worth, FL -
1995
Hooloomooloo, Boston, MA -
1995
Gallery On the Square, Roanoke, VA -
1994
James Beard Foundation, New York, N.Y. -
1988
Susan Spiritus Gallery, Costa Mesa, CA -
1986
Neo Deco, Chicago, IL
Gallery at Young & Rubican, NYC, NY -
1985
Quinn-Frank Gallery, Denver, CO -
1984
Jacqueline's, NYC, NY.
GROUP SHOWS
2020
Praxis Gallery, St. Paul, MN
Art Impact International. Washington, D.C.
2018
Jackson Jung Gallery, Chicago, IL
Duncan Miller Gallery, “ Your daily photograph” online
2017
Hammer and Nails Gallery, Miami FL
Detroit Dirty Show
2016
Spectrum, Miami, FL
Art Undressed, Miami, FL
2015
ArtPrize Seven, Grand Rapids, MI
Wheelhouse Gallery, “Cupid's Arrow”, Santa Fe, NM
Lighthouse Art Center Museum, “Contempo”, juried by Elayne Mordes - WhiteSpace Gallery, Tequesta, FL
Detroit Dirty Show
Art Undressed, Miami, FL
2014
Art Undressed, Miami, FL
Jackson Junge Gallery, “Eat, drink, and be Merry”, Chicago, IL
2013
Soho Gallery for Digital Art, NY, NY
Dabbert Gallery, Sarasota, FL (two person show)
1650 Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
Black Box Gallery, Portland, OR
East End Arts, Riverhead, NY
2012
DC.MOCA, Washington, DC
Rochester Erotic Arts Show
Sin City Gallery, Las Vegas, NV
Detroit Dirty Show
2011
Art Life Gallery, Jensen Beach, Fl.
Dacia Gallery, “The Modern Landscape,” New York, NY
Pennellos Gallery, Cleveland, OH (two person show)
Serenity Gallery, Lancaster, Pa.
Detroit Dirty Show Detroit, MI
Seattle Erotic Art Show
2010
Detroit Dirty Show
Seattle Erotic Art Show
Rochester Erotic Art Festival
2009
Carmel Film Festival and Photography Exhibit, Carmel, CA
Pennellos Gallery, Cleveland, OH
Detroit Dirty Show, Detroit MI
Dabbert Gallery, Sarasota Fl (two person show)
CPop Gallery, Detroit, MI
Seattle Erotic Arts Festival, Seattle, WA
Art Undressed, Miami FL (traveling to 5 cities in USA)
2008
Pennello Gallery, Cleveland, OH (two person show)
Streetwise Gallery, Detroit, MI
Detroit Dirty Show, Detroit, MI
Hibiscus Center Traveling Exhibition,
Vero Beach Fl
Kinsey Institute Juried Art Show, Bloomington, IN
James Schot Gallery, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Erotic Signature Traveling Exhibition,
Miami , Montreal, Berlin
New England International Erotic Art Show, Provincetown, MA
2007
Dabbert Gallery, Sarasota, FL (two person show)
Body Beautiful Show, Windsor, Ont, Canada
James Schot Gallery, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Severence Gallery, Detroit MI.
Orlando Nude Night, Orlando, FL
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2006
Lake Wales Art Center, Lake Wales Fl
2005
Backus Gallery, Ft. Pierce, Fl
Bonnet House Museum, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl
Dog and Pony Show Gallery, Naples, Fl -
2004
Eisemann Center, Richardson, TX
Barnsite Gallery, Kewaunee, WI
Washington Gallery of Photography, Bethesda, MD.
Orange Country Center for Contemporary Art, Santa Ana, CA -
1999
Woodstock Artists Association, Woodstock, NY
Li Daniels Gallery, Rosendale, NY -
1997
Liss Gallery. Toronto, Ontario, CANADA -
Swann Gallery, Detroit, MI
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1995
Museum of Our National Heritage, Lexington, MA. -
1994
Griffin Ctr. for Photographic Art, Winchester, Ma.
Westport Art Center, Westport CT. -
1991
Vermont State Craft Center, Middlebury, Vt. -
1990
Photographic Image Gallery, Portland, OR
Newton Art Center, Newton, MA -
1989
Alternatives 89, Siegfried Gallery, Athens, OH -
1988
Jannes Art Gallery, Chicago, IL
Douglas Albert Gallery, State College, PA -
1987
Susan Spiritus Gallery, Newport Beach, CA -
1986
Quinn-Frank Gallery, Denver, CO -
1985
Mills Gallery, Boston, MA
Quinn-Frank Gallery, Denver, CO -
1983
PhotoShow Intl.Gallery, touring United States
Mills Gallery, Boston, MA
Atelier 564, Newton, MA -
1981
Mazur-Mazur Gallery, Deerfield, IL
Sylvia Ullman's Crafts Gallery, Cleveland, OH -
1980
PhotoShow Intl. Gallery, touring United States -
1979
Mobilia, Cambridge, MA
PhotoShow Intl. Gallery, touring United States -
1978
Mobilia, Cambridge, MA
Wadsworth Gallery, Devon, PA
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PUBLICATIONS:
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2020
Monovisions
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2019
Separee (Germany)
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2018
YourDailyPhotograph.com
Monthly Photography (South Korea)
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2015
Eros Magazine, Fine Art Nudes
Bare Your Beauty, Bodyscapes Book By Allan Teger,
published by Lunchbox Salon
Bikinis and Martinis, Thailand
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2014
Joongang Daily (South Korea)
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2013
Techmac (China)
Zupi Art Magazine (Brazil)
Advanced Images (Kuala Lumpur)
Purple Clover (web magazine)
2012
Bodyscape book, Schiffer Books
20 Minutos (Spanish newspaper and webpage)
Huffington Post.Com
MSNBC. Com
2011
Playboy (Russian edition)
Focus Extra (Italy)
Cupido Magazine (Norway)
The Culture of Transbaikalia (Siberia)
Visions of Erotica: A Midwest Perspective (book)
Environmental Grafitti (web magazine)
The Sun (London)
The Metro (London)
Scottish Dailey Record (Scotland)
LeMagdarqroom (France) web
DailyMailOnline (England) web
2009
Sunshine Artists (cover story)
Posters, GBeye, UK
Echo of the Planet, Moscow, Russia
World’s greatest Erotic Art of Today, vol. III
2008
The Worlds Greatest Erotic Art of Today, vol.II
Digital Photography Magazine UK
Digital Photography Magazine Spain (cover story)
2007
Macro Photography, Kamps, H.J., Wiley (book)
Times of the Island, Sanibel, Fl (cover story)
American Social Psychology Quarterly (cover story)
Twin Cities Luxury and Fashion, Minn. MN
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2006
PhotoDelo Magazine, Moscow Russia
Art Fairs International Magazine
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2005
Uptown Show Poster, Minneapolis, MN -
2004
FHM (Hungary and Indonesia)
Deco Posters , Posters International, Toronto Canada -
2003
GQ (Italy and Spain)
FHM (U.K. and Singapore) -
2002
Esquire Magazine -
2001
Wisconsin Review
AutoForum , Germany
Dreamscape Posters, Posters International, Toronto Canada
2000
TidensMind, Germany
People Magazine, Australia
Clockwork Magazine, Germany
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1999
Tomorrow Magazine, Germany -
1998
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Forbidden Art, Naomi, Schiffer, (book)
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1995
BODYSCAPES™ Book, Shade Tree Press, Ft. Meyers, FL -
1994
Cover photo of Soc. of Commerical Arch. magazine
CD record album cover, Jay Anderson's "Local Color" -
1992
DINER Calendar, Pomegranate Publications -
1992
Posters, Art Resources, Brewster, N.Y. -
1991
Greeting cards, Pomegranate Publications -
1989
Posters, Waterline Publications, Boston, MA
DECO Calendar,Landmark General, Novato, CA
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1988
BODYSCAPES™ Poster, Capital Concepts Publishing, VA -
1982 Playboy Magazine
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1981 Northern Ohio Live Magazine
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1978 Boston Magazine
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1977 National Shorthand Reporter, Cover photo
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1976 National Lampoon Magazine
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
2017
Award of Honor, Winter Park Autumn Art Festival
Cocoa Beach Art Festival, First in Photography
2016
Invited Address, Vero Beach Art Club, at the Vero Beach Museum
Award of Distinction, Melbourne Art Festival
2015
Eros Magazine, Fine Art Nudes, 3rd Place
Winter Park Autumn Art Festival, Judges Selection
Vero Beach, Under the Oaks, 3rd place Photography and Mixed Media
2014
Armonk Art Festival, First place, mixed media
Black Swamp Art Festival, Honorable Mention
2013
Winter Park Autumn Art Festival, Award of Merit
Soho Gallery for Digital Art, Rural Impressions show, Honorable Mention
Boca Raton Fine Art Show, Award of Excellence
East End Gallery H2O show, Honorable Mention
2012
Winter Park Autumn Art Festival, Judges Selection
Space Coast Art Festival, Merit Award
Virginia Highlands Art Festival, First Place, Photography
Coconut Grove Arts Festival, Second Place, Photography
Bonita Springs Art Festival, Award of Distinction
Sin City Gallery, Las Vegas, Best of Show
2011
Great Gulfcoast Art Festival Judges Award
2010
Vero Beach Under the Oaks Art Festival, First Place, Photography
Magic City Art Festival, Birmingham, AL, Merit award
Seattle Erotic Art Show, First Place, Audience Choice National Award
Winter Park Autumn Art Festival, Award of Distinction
2009
Seattle Erotic Art Show, First Place, Audience Choice, National Award
Boca Museum art festival, Merit Award
Cape Coral Art Festival, First in photography
2008
Pigeon key art festival, First in photography
Space Coast art festival, Merit Award
2007
Melbourne Masters Show, Best in Show
Arts, Beats, and Eats, Award of Excellence
Pigeon Key Art Festival, First in Photography
Celebration Art Festival, Award of Merit
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2006
Space Coast Art Festival, Cocoa Beach Fl, 3rd Place, Photography
Medina OH Arts Festival - Best in Show
Celebration FL Arts Festival - Best in Show
Ft. Myers Art Fest, 1st place, 2-dimensional
Pigeon Key Art Festival, 1st place, Photography
Vero Beach Art Club, 1st place, photography
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2005
Vero Beach Art Club, 3rd place photography
Pigeon Key Art Festival, 2nd place, Photography
Bonita Springs Art Festival, Award of Distinction
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2004
Pinnacle Gold Award for Uptown Poster
Pigeon Key Art Festival, 2nd Place, Photography
Fine Art at the Village, Rochester Hills, MI, 2nd place, 2-D
Port Clinton Art Festival, Highland Park, Il. Merit Award
Medina Art Festival, Medina, OH Third Place, Non-traditional, 2-D
Melburne Art Festival, FL. 1st Place, 2-D
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2003
Pigeon Key Art Festival, 2nd place, Photography
Old Saybrook Art Fesitval, Best in Show
Lac Ste.Claire Art Festival, 2nd Place, 2-D
Bayou City Arts Festival, Houston, Best in Photography -
2002
Boston Mills Art Fesitval, 1st Place, Multiple Images
Armonk Art Festival, honorable mention
Festival of the Masters, Merit Award
Pigeon Key Art festival, 2nd Place, Photography -
2001
Key Biscayne Art Festival, Merit Award
Atlanta Dogwood Festival, 3rd Place, Fine Art
Boston Mills Art Festival, 1st Place ,Multiple Images
SoNo Arts Celebration, Excellence in Photography -
1999
Poster Artist, Gasparilla Art Festival
Woodstock Artists Association, Honorable Mention
Key Biscayne Art Festival, Merit Award
Televised interview on German television -
1998
St. Stephens Art Festival, 1st Place -
1998
Key Biscayne Art festival, 1st Prize, Photography -
1997
Shadyside Arts Fesitval, Jurors Award -
1995
Boca Fiesta Art Festival, First Place -
1993
Miami Beach Festival of Art 1st Prize, Photography -
1992
Armonk Art Festival 1st Prize, Photography
Coconut Grove Art Festival, 2nd Prize, Photography -
1990
Beaux Arts Festival, Best in Photography
Society of Commercial Archeology Photo Contest, Runner up. -
1989
Images 89, Award of Commendation
Beaux Arts Festival, Award of Distinction
Ann Arbor State Street Art Fair, Award of Distiniction -
1988
Miami Beach Art Festival, 2nd Prize, Photography -
1986
Coconut Grove Art Festival, 2nd Prize, Photography
Nationally televised interview: Playboy Video Network -
1985
Coconut Grove Art Festival, 1st Prize, Photography -
1984
Invited Address: New York Art Directors Club, NYC, NY -
1978
Printing Institute of America, Award Certificate
COLLECTIONS & INSTALLATIONS:
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
California State University Museum, Long Beach, CA
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IBM, Atlanta, GA
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Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
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The Sycamores, Altadena, CA
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Emerald Square Mall, Attleboro, MA
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Kinsey Institute collection
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World Erotic Art Museum
MEMBERSHIPS:
National Association of Independent Artists
Who’s Who in America
Vero Beach Art Club
EDUCATION:
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B.A Lafayette College, 1964
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M.A. University of Delaware, 1966
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Ph.D. State University of N.Y., Buffalo, 1969