Pretty In Pink

Former Phoenix resident and tutu fan, Bob Carey struts his stuff at a new photography exhibit

Next week, artists from around the globe will descend on downtown Scottsdale’s world-renowned arts district for the 40th Annual Scottsdale Arts Festival. Today, however, we wanted to put the spotlight on a boutique gallery in the heart of downtown Phoenix’s wild, wacky Roosevelt Arts District. Housed inside the super-cool, historic monOrchid studio, Bokeh Gallery was founded by professional photographers, Jacques Barbey and Wayne Rainey, to showcase the best and brightest image makers in the field.

Running through April 15, Bokeh’s latest show is an exhibit by NY-based photographer and tutu aficionado, Bob Carey. Art critics say his work is a raw, introspective and playful nod to famed artists such as Marcel Duchamp’s alter ego Rrose Selavy, as photographed by Man Ray. We say, anyone who’s willing to run barefoot in the snow wearing nothing but a pink tutu has got brass, um, tacks.

What About Bob: 214 E. Roosevelt St., 602-281-4490