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Jim Sabo creates photographic montages by digitally blending the human form with an array of creative textures. Originally, the technique was done with two slides, a normally exposed primary slide and an overexposed texture. The two slides were sandwiched in one mount and projected onto a screen. Sabo extrapolated from this technique and has translated it from slide film to a digital process. Using photo imaging software, Sabo replicates the effect of simple slide sandwiches but moves it farther by using complex layering, masking and blending techniques. Working intuitively, the artist sometimes visualizes the completed work and then shoots the individual pieces to be combined. More commonly, however, he shoots the parts independently and makes the pairing later.

Although Sabo is primarily self taught in photography, the artist earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Missouri at Rolla. His work has been influenced by Bob Kolbrener, Freeman Patterson, Andre' Gallant, and Jerry Uelsmann. Sabo has received numerous awards for his photography from such groups as The Greater St. Louis Art Association, Art St. Louis, and the Central West End Art Fair.

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