Juried Alternative Process Exhibition: (S)LIGHT OF HAND 2024
Show Dates: September 14th – October 19th, 2024
Opening Reception: September 14th, 2024 4:00pm-7:00pm
Escondido’s Arts Event 2nd Saturday: September 14th, 2024 4:00pm-7:00pm & October 12th, 2024 4:00pm-7:00pm
Juror Statement:
I was more than happy to juror this year’s (S)Light of Hand exhibition at The Photographer’s Eye. The process of selecting work for an exhibition is always a multifaceted one. Pulling back the curtain a bit, I can say that there are a few criteria that I always look for. One is that the work has to fit the theme. This sounds like a given, but it’s not always the case with submissions. Secondly, the work has to exemplify the highest quality possible. This can be tough when looking at analog work on the screen, but thankfully, I’ve had plenty of opportunities in my life to experience myriad processes and prints of this nature. In fact, it’s one of those things that I always mention to image makers of any kind. Get yourself out there and look at photographs and art in person, up close, and look at the details. There’s so much happening in these photographs – it’s simply fascinating. One last thing I look to do is find work that works together. I attempt to make as many processes as possible fill the walls. Thinking in terms of hanging a show and sequencing work comes to mind while making selections. An excellent attribute of an all-analog show like this is that this can often be the easiest part. Every step is crucial, though.
This all said, what I noticed when going through the submissions is the high caliber of images I found. Each submission was unique and special in its own way, and I discovered new photographers making excellent work. I’m happy to say that I’ll be looking into them more as the weeks and months go by. Long after this exhibition is over, I will have beautiful reminders of what I had an opportunity to look through. Thank you all for sending in something both special and intriguing.
A final note here is that I can only assume that the reason the submissions were so good is that talented visual artists are paying attention to The Photographers Eye. The local community clearly thrives because of their place in the community, but it is thoroughly evident to me that those living far and wide are also playing an integral part in the success of this fine establishment. I know for a fact that Donna leads this charge with a heart full of love for both this medium and the community we hold so dear. Please do not take your eyes off what is happening here; do what you can to be a part of it, no matter how small. It’s people like you that keep this analog resurgence going!
Michael Kirchoff
Show Dates: September 14th – October 19th, 2024
Opening Reception: September 14th, 2024 4:00pm-7:00pm
Escondido’s Arts Event 2nd Saturday: September 14th, 2024 4:00pm-7:00pm & October 12th, 2024 4:00pm-7:00pm
Juror Statement:
I was more than happy to juror this year’s (S)Light of Hand exhibition at The Photographer’s Eye. The process of selecting work for an exhibition is always a multifaceted one. Pulling back the curtain a bit, I can say that there are a few criteria that I always look for. One is that the work has to fit the theme. This sounds like a given, but it’s not always the case with submissions. Secondly, the work has to exemplify the highest quality possible. This can be tough when looking at analog work on the screen, but thankfully, I’ve had plenty of opportunities in my life to experience myriad processes and prints of this nature. In fact, it’s one of those things that I always mention to image makers of any kind. Get yourself out there and look at photographs and art in person, up close, and look at the details. There’s so much happening in these photographs – it’s simply fascinating. One last thing I look to do is find work that works together. I attempt to make as many processes as possible fill the walls. Thinking in terms of hanging a show and sequencing work comes to mind while making selections. An excellent attribute of an all-analog show like this is that this can often be the easiest part. Every step is crucial, though.
This all said, what I noticed when going through the submissions is the high caliber of images I found. Each submission was unique and special in its own way, and I discovered new photographers making excellent work. I’m happy to say that I’ll be looking into them more as the weeks and months go by. Long after this exhibition is over, I will have beautiful reminders of what I had an opportunity to look through. Thank you all for sending in something both special and intriguing.
A final note here is that I can only assume that the reason the submissions were so good is that talented visual artists are paying attention to The Photographers Eye. The local community clearly thrives because of their place in the community, but it is thoroughly evident to me that those living far and wide are also playing an integral part in the success of this fine establishment. I know for a fact that Donna leads this charge with a heart full of love for both this medium and the community we hold so dear. Please do not take your eyes off what is happening here; do what you can to be a part of it, no matter how small. It’s people like you that keep this analog resurgence going!
Michael Kirchoff
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