On the Spot
Salt Lake's Dallas Graham
Dallas Graham is a personal documentary photographer, graphic designer and writer who has merged his loves into a colorful creation called Red Fred Bodoni & The Jolly Troop—a photography/design blog for children and adults that creates value through images and stories by encouraging its readers to "pause & rejoice!"
 What is your favorite building in Utah?
 My interest would have to be, by a landslide, The Cathedral of the Madeleine. Why? For nearly eight solid years, I have performed there with the Utah Chamber Artists as Fall tip-toes into SLC. The magic "something" about the vaulted ceilings, the richly refurbished wall paintings and the miraculous glass, threads something golden and refined with the unparalleled voices of that choir. Truly, an angelic experience. I definitely find myself amused and surprised when I hear people remark that they've lived in SLC for years and never stepped foot into it. If you're one of those people reading this right now, stop, drop and stroll over!
What are you reading lately?
I have a pretty solid stack, all begging for my attention, but books I have actual relationships with are: Discourses on Art by Sir Joshua Reynolds, Simple Times by Amy Sedaris and The Great Bridge by David McCullough.
What are you giving to people for Christmas this year?
Socks typically don't have the best reputation as the most thoughtful gifts during the holidays. Sure, Dad will always say he needs a few new pairs and my best friend has a "thing" for them, but beyond that, I've never found a reason to give socks… until this season. If dark, navy dress socks are the easiest and most non-thinking gift, then Happy Socks are on the opposite pole, where Santa lives. What does that mean for me? I've kept my gift giving simple and happy this year: socks for the people I love to make happy.
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15 Bytes: About Us
Our editorial contributors
The content you see in this magazine is provided by a fluid group of volunteers whose ability with the pen or camera is matched by their curiosity and enthusiasm for Utah's art world. 15 Bytes is an open community forum. If you are interested in writing an article, or providing images for our magazine contact editor Shawn Rossiter at editor@artistsofutah.org
 Simon Blundell is a Salt Lake native and has studied art, communication, journalism, design, and advertising. He has a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) and continues to explore photography and art in all its aspects. In addition to teaching at the University of Utah, he is currently the 15 Bytes image editor. |
 Ehren Clark studied art history at both the University of Utah and the
University of Reading in the UK. He is now a professional writer. |
 Carol Fulton got her degree in radio and television production a long time ago. She was born in Brazil and lived in many countries, being a Foreign Service officer brat. Now retired from the airline industry, she volunteers at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, and dabbles in oil painting and found-object sculpture. |
 Kelly Green, a Salt Lake native, first discovered photography when her parents gave her a point-n-shoot camera while traveling through Southern Utah. She was instantly hooked. She photographs in black and white and color film with 35mm and medium formats, dipping into the digital world for live music shots or 15 Bytes assignments. |
 Ann Poore is a freelance writer and editor who spent most of her career at The Salt Lake Tribune. She also worked for Salt Lake City Weekly and has written for such publications as Utah Business Magazine and Salt Lake Magazine. She is currently at work co-authoring a book on two Utah artists. |
 Shawn Rossiter, a native of Boston, was raised on the East Coast. He has degrees in English, French and Italian Literature. He dropped out of a Masters program in Contemporary Literature to pursue a career as an artist. He founded Artists of Utah in 2001 and is editor of its magazine, 15 Bytes. |
 Dale Thompson has a B.A. in Liberal Arts from The Evergreen State College. Her writing career includes work for a local theatre, journalism in Park City, and freelance contributions for various nonprofit organizations. She is currently pursuing a Masters degree at Westminster College, and working as an intern at 15 Bytes. |
 Sarah Thompson is a retired physician and psychiatrist, as well as a writer and a fan of the arts. Her writing has been published in a variety of magazines and textbooks and she is currently working on a short story and a novel. |
 Will Thompson is a local photographer who specializes in work that is textural, intimate, and speaks to the space in our subconscious that seeks peace and tranquility. His work ranges from portraiture to abstract fine art. |
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