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Gallery Picks of the Show
February 19 - March 17, 2024
Gallery
Partners have chosen our "Picks of the Show" All images copyright by the individual photographers
Fayoum Camp, by Andrea Gluckman
Andrea
continues her Visiting Artist exhibits with this wonderful series of
photos from a recent art residency in Cairo.
Not showing
the more “touristy” photographs of the pyramids and tombs, she
provides the viewer with an entirely different feeling. The Fayoum
area is 1-2 hours outside of the hustle and bustle of Cairo... there
are no traffic jams nor honking horns here, only serenity. It
is a beautiful place.
Andrea uses
a wonderful expression in her introduction: “offering a sense
of presence in absence”. This photograph is a perfect example of
this idea. The tent is surrounded by an almost unworldly sky,
the eternal sands of the desert. A powerful example of
minimalism....not showing either too much or two little...just
right.
The color
palette has been beautifully selected; the colors of the tent and
the sand are almost a single subject, contrasted against a marvelous
sky. Andrea has positioned the tent in the photograph so that
it is shifted to the right, from center ...this allows the viewer to
look beyond the tent into the vast desert landscape. Pulling
the viewer deeper into. It makes the entire image
organic, not just a snapshot of a tent but a complete composition.
Even the
finish and framing is well done…..the absence of a mat and use of a
black frame doesn’t offer any distractions to admiring this
photograph… the viewer an visually lock into the image and
can let their sense of fascination soar. This is a wonderful
photograph which should adorn someone's wall!
Gladiolus Study 2, by Judy Riales
The
composition of Gladiolus Study 2 draws attention to the
inner parts of the gladiolus, with a soft focus that gently blurs
the edges and background, ensuring that the viewer’s gaze is
centered on the flower’s structure and color gradations. The
lighting enhances the sensual curves of the flower’s petals, with
the gradient from warm yellow to deep oranges, creating a glowing
effect that brings the image to life.
Judy has
captured not just the physical likeness of the gladiolus but also
the transient beauty of the subject. Her study may provoke
contemplation about nature’s intricate forms and the temporal
elegance of flora.
Judy chose to
use a substantial white mat border, which creates a sense of space
and importance around the photograph itself, similar to a visual
pause that allows the viewer to mentally prepare before engaging
with the art.
Congratulations to Judy for showcasing the subtlety of floral
photography, revealing the understated grandeur of a botanical
subject while using the power of art to transform a simple subject
into a profound visual experience. By Marie Costanza
The Family Photo, by John Stuhlman
If you're
seeking tranquility and respite from the vivid and explosive RED
compositions, take a moment to behold John Stuhlman's two photos and
become enveloped in the serene beauty of nature. One of the
compositional elements that immediately captivated me was the
multitude of triangles formed by the trees. Each tree, as well as
different subsections of the group, contributes to this triangular
arrangement, a technique frequently employed by photographers. Early
artists recognized the pleasing effect of an odd number of elements,
making the triangle one of the simplest yet most effective
compositional components to utilize.
The
background pines are delicately shaded and blurred, enhancing the
three-dimensional sense of depth along the ribbon of water behind
the trees. Along the foreground, a short expanse of green, yellow,
and pale red vegetation signals the transition from fall to winter,
also serving as a subtle vignette that draws focus to the stand of
trees.
The white
trees are particularly intriguing, likely adorned with hoarfrost,
which effectively accentuates their branches, contrasting vividly
against the dark background and muted colors of the foreground
vegetation. The presence of red leaves in the right clump adds a
delightful touch. Reflecting on John's metaphor, one might envision
the white trees as grandparents, with the grandmother adorned
elegantly and the grandfather slightly stooped with age. The father
is proudly positioned in the center, tallest, and with arms
outstretched—a symbolic testament to family and history. The rest of
the family, including the children and perhaps grandchildren, are
depicted in front and to his right. Perhaps I delve too deeply into
interpretation. What do you perceive?
Thank you,
John, for presenting us with a captivating photograph that narrates
multiple stories and imparts the tranquil essence of a forest
stroll. By Dick Bennett | ||||||||
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