About/Testimonials
BIO:
Jarid Blue is a Brooklyn-based artist who creates immersive photographic installations using light projection and custom designs. Drawing inspiration from his hospitality background, Blue aims to provide positive and transformative experiences for his subjects. His signature "Light Baths" series uses projected light to transform the model's body into an interactive canvas, empowering participants to express themselves in ways they may not have thought possible.
Blue exhibits his installations and printed works extensively across the United States and internationally, and often collaborates with music and performing artists to bring his unique artistic aesthetic to their stage performances and videos. Notable art fairs he has participated in include Satellite Art Show in Miami, FL, and The Other Art Fair in Brooklyn, NY. Recently, he co-developed an immersive installation as part of a two-week residency at one of ChaShaMa's Midtown, NY locations.
Continually pushing the boundaries of his artistic practice, Blue experiments with new elements of design and projections to inspire self-expression and challenge societal norms.
Artist Statement:
I’m a multi-disciplinary artist who seeks to challenge traditional notions of beauty and help others connect with their bodies in new and empowering ways. With my installation/photo series, Light Baths, I invite participants into a collaborative and supportive space where they can reveal themselves at their own pace. Through a unique combination of projected light and custom digital patterns, I transform the subject's body into an interactive canvas, turning their skin into an armor of artwork that aids in providing them with the strength and freedom to express themselves in ways they may not have felt possible before.
I am deeply committed to creating a safe and supportive space for each participant to explore their own journey of self-discovery, and to capturing the essence of their unique expression. Going beyond body positivity, Light Baths explores the intersection of identity, self-expression, and the impact of societal expectations on our relationship with our bodies. I believe that by challenging the norms that dictate how we should look and act, we can create a more inclusive and accepting society, one where we celebrate our differences and embrace the beauty of individuality.