Istiharoh Glasgow
Today would have been my mom’s 72nd birthday. Istiharoh Glasgow was an amazing woman because she was filled with flaws and they did not overwhelm her. She expressed great love and it did not seem to have an end. She could be both unconscious of hurting someone and mourn deeply with someone else in their pain. Mom could watch t.v. for hours on end, and write sensitive poetry. She was, like us all, deeply human. And that was how she excelled, in her humanity. Happy birthday mom. We still miss you.
JANUARY 18TH, 2010
By RAUF
Istiharoh Glasgow with Grandaughter Inca
A year ago today, my mother, Istiharoh Glasgow passed from the reality we know as life. She was a source of great strength and guidance to the many that called her friend. She was a talented poet and designer, and as you can see from her expression in this photo with my daughter Inca, loved her grandchildren. She always said people come first, and I forget those words at my own peril.
We all miss you mom.
OCTOBER 26TH, 2009
By RAUF
Self Portrait in Kitchen
This shot was taken in the kitchen that my mother remodeled just about five years ago now. It was a beautiful kitchen.
OCTOBER 22ND, 2009
By RAUF
Self Portrait in bathtub
I guess the title says it all.
OCTOBER 22ND, 2009
By RAUF
Self Portrait with Measurements
This self portrait from my series “Interiors” is taken next to the wall that had marks on the wall to mark our individual growth, shrinkage or stagnation. I presume it has been painted over by the new owners.
OCTOBER 20TH, 2009
By RAUF
Self Portrait In my Old Bedroom
The photo is taken in my latest bedroom in my former childhood house. My daughter Ora was born in this room.
I stand in this bedroom’s dressing room. It was at various times a place where my desk sat, my daughter Inca’s bedroom.
OCTOBER 14TH, 2009
By RAUF
Self Portrait in the Living Room
I sit in the empty living room that I grew up. This was a room not often empty of people, let alone furniture. The lonely nature of the photograph corresponds to effect of looking at this room for me now. I have warmed up the tones because this place was warm and full of life.
OCTOBER 10TH, 2009
By RAUF
Self Portrait in Laundry Chute
Fourth in the series of Self Portraits. I am wedged into the bottom of the laundry chute. Why? Why not. It was the last time I would be in a house I grew up in.
OCTOBER 9TH, 2009
By RAUF
Self Portrait In Dressing Room
This photo is third in the series Interiors: Self Portrait in a Dressing Room. This was shot in the dressing room that adjoined my parents former bedroom.
OCTOBER 8TH, 2009
By RAUF
Self Portrait on Stairs
This is the second in the fine art photography series Interiors. Self Portrait on Stairs. Most of this series will feature either odd or uncomfortable expressions or positions that reflect the range of swirling emotions for me, surrounding the sale of our family home.
