Richard Rothstein: E-SCAPE

Escape:

n. - The act of escaping physically
n. - To retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy
n. - The discharge of a fluid from some container
n. - A valve in a container in which pressure can build up (as a steam boiler); it opens automatically when the pressure reaches a dangerous level
v. - Run away from confinement
v. - Issue or leak, as from a small opening
v. - Remove oneself from a familiar environment, usually for pleasure or diversion

Although the Internet is often used as a reading, research or educational tool, more often than not, it's main purpose is often as an E-Scape. Life, they say, is not easy, and one of the reasons I hope people visit FH is to take a little diversion into something both positive and visually pleasant. I know that is the reason I do it.

Richard Rothstein has created a world that has become one of my favorite's to escape into. His work is all about scapes, landscapes, seascapes, cityscape and of course bodyscapes. Like many, I have a huge fascination, not to mention imagination, when it comes to thinking about New York. I have been several times and the energy the city emits remains simmering deep in me between visits. Richard images are lavish, colorful paintings which pay tribute to the city in which he lives and loves.

'August 5, 1989, I faced the truth head on. This blog is dedicated to that day and that moment, sharing my daily thoughts and observations of the world I love and the people and issues that challenge and share that world. NSFW, uncensored, brutally honest and hopefully inspirational and provoking. Or not.'
Richard Rothstein

The artist's view of the varied Men of Manhattan have graced the pages of FH many times in the past. Motivated with a combination of being sick of Facebook's censorship on photography and free speech, as well as looking to build an open and uncensored site for his photography, rants and stories, Richard has developed a new canvas for his work. Richard's new site, Amstel89, maintains a focus on Manhattan, it's men and locations, but also offers deeper insight into the inspirations and motivations behind the images. Be sure to drop on by for a little E-scape!