Kept Light

You might have read about my unique experience in the dome of Hagia Sophia and the first photography exhibit of the work of that experience in Cleveland last May-June. This fall, a slightly expanded version of the same exhibit is coming to Rhode Island. The small preview images below do not do justice to the 16×20 inch framed photographs, printed on special metallic paper to replicate the reflectivity of gold that surrounds the Great Dome. Visit the exhibit, come to the opening reception, hear my experience, and see the Great Church from a vantage point you most likely have not seen.

Below are the specifics:

Touching The History: Photographs From The Dome Of Hagia Sophia

Dates: September 8 – October 22, 2010

Location: Providence College Hunt-Cavanaugh Art Gallery

Gallery hours: 9 AM – 4 PM Monday-Friday

Opening reception: September 16, 2010 5 – 7 PM, Gallery talk at 6:00 PM

I may be able to arrange off hour visits for those who cannot make it during the gallery hours, contact me for special arrangements.

Here are some of the photographs in digital format.

The Hagia Sophia exhibit at the CSU Art Gallery opened on May 21, 2010 along with the works of three more artists. We had a chance to meet new people at the opening and we will likely keep in touch with them. A political science professor and one of his students from Hiram College traveled for about one hour to be there, thank you both. They are part of a group planning a trip to Turkey next year; who knows, our roads may meet again there.

Below are some photographs from the opening night. These are from the section that contained my work and my conversation with the visitors who came to see the work.