Juried Alternative Show: (s)Light of Hand
September 19th - October 17th, 2020
JUROR'S STATEMENT:
Alternative Process photography caters to one of our most essential human aspirations: to make things with our hands. Filled with uncertainties and sand traps — chemistry, light sources, papers and treatments — there is a joy to be had when the photographic gods smile, and we hold a wondrous finished print in our hands. This satisfaction of unified vision, craft and materials far exceeds that of typing Command-P and waiting for yet another inkjet print to appear.
I often use the term “intentional photography” in my lectures and workshops. As accessibility of the medium has ripened, photography has become more casual and nonchalant than in times past, occasionally with an accompanying disincentive to invest time and effort toward the final printed image. Alternative Processes effectively put the brakes on this trend. Don’t get me wrong, there’s no virtue in difficulty itself; there must be a reason to suffer the indignities of smelly chemistry, handwork and time expended.
Photographers are drawn to alternative processes for all kinds of reasons, some worthy and some not so virtuous. The good news is this show contains impeccable examples of practitioners who understand why and the how to exploit the beauty and intrigue of the handmade photographic print.
Yes, there must be a reason — an intention if I may — for working in Alternative Processes. This exhibition reveals reason and intention in spades.
Dan Burkholder
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Please contact Donna Cosentino for private tours.
Gallery hours are Friday and Saturday, 11am-5pm OR you may make an appointment to view our exhibitions.
+Gallery visits for individuals or classes are also available by appointment.
+There is no charge to visit and there is free parking in front and behind the gallery space.
ALWAYS ON VIEW ARE WORKS BY OUR COLLECTIVE OF FIFTEEN PHOTOGRAPHERS.
OUR COLLECTIVE IS:
TERRY SCOTT ALLEN ï ROBERT BARRY ï BARBARA BECK ï GRANT BRITTAIN ï JOHN CLARKïDONNA COSENTINO ï STEPHEN DAVIS ï CARLA De DOMINICIS ï DEB HELLMAN ï JODIE HULDEN ï EMILY KIM ï WAYNE SWANSON ï TOM VANCISIN ï KEIKO YAMASAKI ï BOB YOUNGER
CLICK ON IMAGES TO VIEW INDIVIDUAL IMAGE GALLERY
September 19th - October 17th, 2020
JUROR'S STATEMENT:
Alternative Process photography caters to one of our most essential human aspirations: to make things with our hands. Filled with uncertainties and sand traps — chemistry, light sources, papers and treatments — there is a joy to be had when the photographic gods smile, and we hold a wondrous finished print in our hands. This satisfaction of unified vision, craft and materials far exceeds that of typing Command-P and waiting for yet another inkjet print to appear.
I often use the term “intentional photography” in my lectures and workshops. As accessibility of the medium has ripened, photography has become more casual and nonchalant than in times past, occasionally with an accompanying disincentive to invest time and effort toward the final printed image. Alternative Processes effectively put the brakes on this trend. Don’t get me wrong, there’s no virtue in difficulty itself; there must be a reason to suffer the indignities of smelly chemistry, handwork and time expended.
Photographers are drawn to alternative processes for all kinds of reasons, some worthy and some not so virtuous. The good news is this show contains impeccable examples of practitioners who understand why and the how to exploit the beauty and intrigue of the handmade photographic print.
Yes, there must be a reason — an intention if I may — for working in Alternative Processes. This exhibition reveals reason and intention in spades.
Dan Burkholder
________________________________________________________________________________
Please contact Donna Cosentino for private tours.
Gallery hours are Friday and Saturday, 11am-5pm OR you may make an appointment to view our exhibitions.
+Gallery visits for individuals or classes are also available by appointment.
+There is no charge to visit and there is free parking in front and behind the gallery space.
ALWAYS ON VIEW ARE WORKS BY OUR COLLECTIVE OF FIFTEEN PHOTOGRAPHERS.
OUR COLLECTIVE IS:
TERRY SCOTT ALLEN ï ROBERT BARRY ï BARBARA BECK ï GRANT BRITTAIN ï JOHN CLARKïDONNA COSENTINO ï STEPHEN DAVIS ï CARLA De DOMINICIS ï DEB HELLMAN ï JODIE HULDEN ï EMILY KIM ï WAYNE SWANSON ï TOM VANCISIN ï KEIKO YAMASAKI ï BOB YOUNGER
CLICK ON IMAGES TO VIEW INDIVIDUAL IMAGE GALLERY
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