ISTORIA: Exploration in Contemporary Narrative
ISTORIA is a national juried and invitational exhibition that will showcase the various styles characterizing contemporary narrative photography. As narrative photography moves the image beyond a simple representation, the works will serve as interpretations of modern allegory while acting as vehicles for visual communication.
Pinky Bass, Julie Blackmon, Brianna Burnet, Elizabeth Claffey, Beau Comeaux, Thea Augustina Eck, Hans Gindlesberger, Carol Golemboski, Steven Joshlin, Nate Larson, Ann Mansolino, Blue Mitchell, Kenda North, Steven Rubin, Jes Schrom
September 1 – 25
Opening Reception: Thursday, September 1, 6pm – 9pm
UTSA Satellite Space
115 Blue Star
San Antonio, Texas 78204
In conjunction with the Society for Photographic Education 2011 South Central Conference and Fotoseptiembre.
Evanescent Energy @ LightBox Photographic Gallery
Evanescent Energy – Blue Mitchell
Artist Reception – August 13th, 5-9pmAUGUST 13, 2011 THROUGH OCTOBER 02, 2011
“I have a strong desire for the hand to express more than the simple reconstruction of fleeting time often depicted in photography. The energy that emanates in our natural surroundings pierces through my exterior senses and into my core being. This intense fervor can not be cast on film alone, but with manual degradation I’ve found a way to re-create the almost metaphysical underpinning of nature, myself and the invisible effervescence around us.”
Photo⊕Craft
When the Bough Breaks by S. Gayle Stevens
Artist Reception – August 13th, 5-9pm This group show celebrates our appreciation of the finest in photographic imagery and process. Juried by Blue Mitchell in collaboration with Michael and Chelsea Granger (LightBox)Juror’s statement:
“When I think about craftsmanship, I’m interested in the full process of the work, from ideation to capture, from print production to final presentation. I’ve said it many times, but I enjoy seeing the artist’s hand in work. There are so many tools available to photographers and I’m encouraging those who think outside the viewfinder to submit their work. This show will be an extravaganza of sorts, celebrating the strongest voices of photo-imaging from across the country.”
The Illumination
I’m honored and proud to have this image selected for the TPS print program…
From the TPS website:
“We are pleased to announce that 2011 Print Program arists for TPS are: Tami Bone (Austin, TX), Gary Faye (Rancho Mirage, CA),Sandra Freeman (Dallas, TX), David Johndrow (Austn, TX) Heidi Lender (San Francisco, CA), and Blue Mitchell (Portland, OR). Since the program’s inception in 1994, over 1,270 images have been purchased, raising over $245,000 for TPS. Proceeds from the print program are used to enhance and support TPS programs, most notably funding of TPS publications and numerous exhibits that TPS sponsors. Note, some of the prints are limited edition, you may want to renew or join before the edition is sold out.”
www.texasphoto.org/printprogram/2011/print_program.html
Dream Allegory Exhibition
Dream Allegory curated by Blue Mitchell
Misguided by Ann George
In “Dream Allegory” I was inspired by visual images that go from tangible physical reality to dreamlike symbolism. The artists chosen for this exhibit all have different photographic methods and voices, but they are intertwined by a thread of dreamy symbolism and style. To accentuate the parable, all the work in the show is monochromatic, simplifying visual clutter to focus on symbolic implications. This exhibit allows us to see beyond the surface and diving into our dream lore.
Whether the artists is capturing a specific place, people, animal, emotion or creating their own mythos, as a whole, we’re treated with a visual journey into night, like following the white rabbit down the hole of our collective unconsciousness.
Exhibiting Artists
Anne Berry
Tami Bone
Polly Chandler
Andrea Galuzzo
Ann George
Paul Karabinis
Coming in March to:
Happy Solstice!
Just a quick note to thank you for your continued support and to wish you Happy Holidays! 2010 has been a big photography year for me both personally and professionally. Here are some of the highlights:
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Newspace exhibition in January featuring Evanescent Energy.
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Diffusion, Volume II is born.
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A few images from Evanescent Energy is juried into the Light Factory’s 3rd Juried Annuale.
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Diffusion Exhibition 2010 is a full on success bringing Diffusion artists from all over the map to Portland. Louviere + Vanessa are in attendance and give some insights into their work!
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Lyvia Sky is born.
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Plates to Pixels gets a facelift & new programming.
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Juried Critical Mass – what a treat!
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Enjoyed being a reviewer at PhotoNola 2010 … read some of my thoughts here.
Other fun stuff:
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Interviewed by Lauren Henkin for photoradio blog.
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Sat on an Alternative Photography panel with Zeb Andrews and Ray Bidegain for the NW SPE conference hosted at Newspace.
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Aline Smithson features Evanescent Energy on Lenscratch.
This just in…
Holga Jen features my Holga work on The Holga Darkroom blog.
