"Connection is the Point": Kim Weston on Art, Vulnerability, and Breaking Free from Legacy by Thomas Berlin
There's a particular kind of courage required to step out from the shadow of a famous grandfather—especially when that grandfather is Edward Weston, one of America's most celebrated photographers. But in a recent conversation with photographer Thomas Berlin, Kim Weston reveals something unexpected: his artistic journey wasn't about escaping legacy at all. It was about following an inner compass toward something more complex, more collaborative, and deeply personal.
Printing in Edward Weston's Darkroom
Have you always wanted to visit Wildcat Hill and see Edward Weston's Darkroom? Here is your chance! In this 25-minute video Kim takes you into Edward Weston’s original darkroom and shows you the very simple techniques that Edward used throughout his life - a historical journey back in time to see how this master used basic tools to make incredible art.
This negative called “Spring” was photographed at Wildcat Hill in 1943. The nude in the photo is Charis Wilson, Edward’s last wife. Edward Weston photographed many wonderful photographs of Charis around his home during the 1940’s.
