A collection of my photographs will be on exhibit in the Cleveland State University Art Gallery. The exhibit titled "Touching the History: Photographs From the Dome of Hagia Sophia" will be on display for one month opening on May 21, 2010. Opening reception and a brief talk will be on May 21, 2010, between 5 - 7 PM. View the exhibit … [Read more...]
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Hagia Sophia Collection
I had the extraordinary privilege to view the Great Church, Hagia Sophia, from the vantage point of its dome. Being so close to the original work and inside the dome was truly thrilling. As I touched the center of the dome and its ceiling, the gold mosaics in and around the dome windows, I felt a tremendous sense of oneness with the people who laid … [Read more...]
Hagia Sophia Experience
If you have visited this site a few times you probably know about my experience in the dome of Hagia Sophia. I have written a few post about it, presented photographs and videos, issued a limited edition folio, and had three photography exhibits featuring the unseen corners of the Great Church. In my continuing efforts to share this … [Read more...]
Hagia Sophia Exhibit Opening
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 … [Read more...]
Sacred Spaces Large and Small
Hagia Sophia has stood over 1,400 years as one of the significant achievements of human ingenuity, creativity, and dedication. If you had a chance to enter the Great Church, you would remember the sense of awe the space emanates. The immense space is crowned by one of the largest unsupported domes in the world, and the architectural wonder is … [Read more...]
Touching The History Exhibit at BU
My collection of photographs taken from the dome of Hagia Sophia is making the third stop. After Cleveland and Providence, they will be on exhibit at The Howard Thurman Center of Boston University between November 1 - 19, 2010. A reception with a gallery talk is scheduled for November 12, 2010, 6 - 8 pm with the gallery talk being around 6:15 … [Read more...]
Touching The History Photography Exhibit
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 16x20 inch framed photographs, printed … [Read more...]
Exhibits, Publications, Productions, Achievements
I have exhibited my photographs in many different venues and published some as limited or open edition folios. The exposure of my work is summarized on this page with detailed information for each being available on their dedicated pages. I hope that you enjoy viewing them as much as I enjoyed photographing them.The brief descriptions you see on … [Read more...]