When viewers look at photographs at an exhibit they would like to see authentic work. They generally would like to know some basic information like the name of the photographer, the title of the work, the year it was taken, and a signature that assures the work belongs to the photographer. A … [Read more...]
Bill Clark Exhibit
The word "photography" comes from Greek, "photos (ϕοτοσ), light, and graphos (γραοσ), writing, delineation, or painting," (Oxford Reference) or drawing with light. Bill Clark takes this almost literally in most of his photography. I first saw Bill's work at a juried … [Read more...]
Bosphorus Art Newspaper Interview
The Bosphorus Art Newspaper, a monthly publication to share news, ideas, and events in the art world as well as to introduce new artists to their readers. My old friend, and a highly accomplished painter Hatice Kumbaraci Gursoz, who has been writing a column for the Bosphorus Art Newspaper for many … [Read more...]
Better Late Than Never
Five years ago, this post could have had a different title and opening paragraph: Honorable Mention Winner of PX3, Prix de la Photographie Paris 2012 In The PXJ 2012 Competition in Landscape category But, it took me five years and this is how I found out today that I won an honorable … [Read more...]
Portrait Narratives – An Exhibit
I met the Rhode Island photographer Jonathan Sharlin at another photographer couple's house at a pizza party. As we talked about, what else, photography, I found out about his then upcoming exhibit and talk titled Remembrance featuring Rhode Island Holocaust survivors. The opening reception and the … [Read more...]
Exhibit Opening Reception
The Trees of the Aegean, II exhibit started on March 1, 2017, and the reception was scheduled for March 3, 2017. Many friends and interested, curious members of the Central Congregational Church showed up to see the show, chat about the photographs of the trees, enjoy Jan's baklava, and celebrate … [Read more...]
Trees of the Aegean, II – A Photo Exhibit
Almost a year ago, I showed my collection of photographs in an exhibit Trees of the Aegean. It was very well received and some collectors acquired several pieces for their collection. I am pleased to announce that you will get a chance to catch the exhibit if you missed it, or get a second chance to … [Read more...]
Pictures At An Exhibition
Sitting in a place for the first time for three hours with very little to do lets you observe and see many things in a new way. I was the "Featured Artist" at the Vets Gallery housing the exhibit with two of my photographs, Beyond Choreography. Essentially, it entailed opening the gallery at noon … [Read more...]
Art League RI Exhibit Opening
Today was the opening reception of the Beyond Choreography: Visual Interpretation of Movement juried exhibit. Art League RI has gathered a strong collection of art submitted by New England artists. The Veterans Auditorium also had an open house to showcase their renovations. Jan and I arrived a … [Read more...]
Juried Exhibit Acceptances
I have submitted two pieces to the upcoming juried exhibit Beyond Choreography and they both got accepted. The opening reception is on September 8, 2016, where they will announce special awards. There is also a panel discussion on September 20, 2016. I will be at the opening reception as well as the … [Read more...]