New York City, October 16, 2014; I am honored to announce that my work was published in the ‘Visual Arts Journal’ Fall 2014, along with notes in the Alumni Exhibitions section regarding my two group exhibitions along with other very talented artists.
For more information please see the following blog titles: Wondrous Indeed and Natural Selection
Calumet Gallery, New York City, February 20, 2014; The atmosphere was full of excitement, lots of familiar faces plus new ones have come together under one roof to celebrate photography.
In my opinion, this show has been one of the most successful I have been part of. Part of the exhibit’s success was the gallery space. Calumet Gallery can easily hold 250 or more people with enough space for them to walk freely holding a drink, eating appetizers, and talking with friends while enjoying the show. It is safe to say that this is what had happened during the event plus more.
In addition, the show was well received by the people. The diverse list of exhibiting artists shared a common interest which touches the development and evolution of their personal work. Exhibiting artists and visitors both got to enjoy a great night with friends and families plus a chance to connect with new people.
On behalf of all exhibiting artists, I would like thank the School of Visual Arts for helping us with the show. Last but not least, a special thank you to Calumet Photographic for providing us with such space for the celebration of photography.
Left to right, works from Dila Atay, Imara Moore, Diana Kahrim, Bina Altera and Anna Colliton
Fruits of Nature Dila Atay
In Fruits of Nature elaborate miniature still lives address the imaginary line of fear and wonder as humankind interacts with wildlife. Additionally,the work questions how much damage humankind is causing to the planet and what we can do to right our wrongs.
Revelation Through Trees Imara Moore
After her father’s death, the artist found herself comforted by trees, which appeared to her as representations of a dialog between reality and spirituality. Revelation Through Trees is a collection of photographs taken during this time.
A Fisherman's Journey Diana Kahrim
Born and raised in a fishing village in the Caribbean, the artist grew up with her father’s stories that shaped her life, defined her values and inspired her ambitions. In A Fisherman's Journey she returned to the village of her birth to photograph its residents and explore a way of life that so intimately influenced her.
Immemorial Bina Altera
Immemorial is a series of images of objects that represent legacy, death, personal relationships or power symbols that act as footprints or significant markers in people’s lives.
Thursday on the Island Anna Colliton
Thursday on the Island is a visual representation of a mystery story that explores the themes of loss, isolation and confusion, as well as searching and finding.
Left to right, works from Vicente Muñoz, Masha Ermak and Clay Patrick McBride
Euphoria Vicente Muñoz
Euphoria seeks to understand electronic dance music, DJs, and raves as a means of social interaction, pleasure and escape from reality.
The Strangers Masha Ermak
Inspired by a raw chicken, the artist abstracts her own body to invent new creatures with human personalities. The Strangers flips beauty on its end, playfully forcing the viewer to see the human form in a new way.
Underworld Clay Patrick McBride
Underworld investigates the New York City subway system and its passengers. It portrays the subway as a separate and almost subconscious realm, where the basest of human fears of apply.
Left to right, works from Elizabeth Harnarine, Heather Meyers and Stephanie Rachel Guttenplan
Throughput Elizabeth Harnarine
Throughtput examines the strange experience of living with Crohn’s Disease and the discovery that, despite the overwhelming amount of information and technology available, there are very few options for controlling its impact on daily life.
Beauty Blueprints Heather Meyers
In Beauty Blueprints the artist photographs her subjects and then has them mark-up their portraits for retouching. This process becomes a collaborative exploration of the effects of societal ideals of beauty and self-image.
Mind Chatter Stephanie Guttenplan
Mind Chatter presents a visual representation of an ongoing internal dialogue in a collection of self-portraits that express fantasized and theatrical private thoughts. the effects of societal ideals of beauty and self-image.
Left to right, works from Shelly Au, Cana Atay, Lavonne Hall and Randhy Rodriguez
Two Beautiful Daughters Shelly Au
Two Beautiful Daughters is a series of images depicting how China’s rapid growth has ushered in the destruction of history and communities. The artist finds hope and courage through the chaos and brokenness of demolition.
Disquieting Muses Cana Atay
Disquieting Muses portrays fictional stories based on conscious and unconscious memories. They tell the journey of a conflicted woman seeking to find and overcome moments in her past that haunt her.
Correlations Lavonne Hall
Correlations is a project that explores the connection New York City residents feel to specific locations within their city. Two elements of each image—the subject and the location—form a complex relationship of layers and reflections.
Left to right, works from Randhy Rodriguez and Yannick Bindert
Sub conscious way Randhy Rodriguez
Sub conscious way explores the effects of imposed architectural spaces on the subconscious mind and how the uninviting, confusing and labyrinthine design of subway stations is beautiful and inspiring when seen with an inquisitive eye.
Wild Encounters in the Remnants of the City Yannick Bindert
Wild Encounters in the Remnants of the City combines the tragic beauty of abandoned structures with the symbolic hope of renewed life found in the presence of wildlife.
The artist imagines an eyewitness account of the last man on Earth, for whom these encounters have taken on new meanings of beauty, companionship and survival.
The gallery of the class of 2014 features a diversity of work created to fulfill fall and spring class assignments. The images were printed on media donated by MOAB Paper by Legion. Curated by Katrin Eismann
Left to right, works from Hsin Wang, Andre Avanessian, Adriano Hultmann, Sarah Jun, Henny Gylfadottir, Ailin Blasco and Mark Roussel
Left to right, works from Sharron Diedrichs, Lacy Kiernan, Bilo Hussein, Kevin Wo and Meg Laubscher
Left to right, works from Meg Laubscher, Won Kim, Jaime Lefkowitz and Evy Reinhart
Left to right, works from Evy Reinhart, Victoria Hardina and Zilan Fan
MPS Digital Photography, Class of 2014
Hsin Wang, Andre Avanessian, Adriano Hultmann, Sarah Jun, Jaime Cody, Ailin Blasco, Henny Gylfadottir, Lacy Kiernan, Agnieszka Korbica, Zilan Fan, Victoria Hardina, Bilo Hussein, Jonathan Kanter, Meg Laubscher, Jaime Lefkowitz, Gale Martineau, Kitty Mussallem, Evy Reinhart, Mark Roussel, Jeff Shaffer, Josh shagam, Jane Sheng, Alison Smith, Won Kim, Kevin Wo, Taylor Mickle, Sharron Diedrichs
Photograph by Masha Ermak
"Natural Selection" features the work of 16 emerging photographers from around the globe, and highlights the raw power of their vision as they address fears, insecurities, relationships, mourning, and personal turmoil. The exhibition, curated by NYC gallerist and educator Michael Foley, is on view February 20 through February 28 at the Calumet Photographic Gallery, 22 West 22nd Street in Manhattan. The opening reception will be on February 20 from 5:30pm until 7:30pm. Admission is free and open to the public.
In "Natural Selection," the artists explore the surface and subsurface of the New York subway system, its neighborhoods, music, and nightlife; envision humanity’s impact on the environment, capture urban destruction in China, and the life of a fisherman in Trinidad and Tobago; and address how we perceive ourselves through editorial photography, fine-art compositing, and surreal and deeply personal medical images. NATURAL SELECTION is a brave show that is born out of personal unrest and a yearning for change and evolution, while honoring common vulnerability and morality.
Natural Selection
Fine Art Photography Exhibition
Curated by Michael Foley
On view: February 20th – March 1st
Reception: Thursday, February 20th, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Open Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 6:00 pm,
Saturday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm.
Closed Sunday.
Bina Altera, Elizabeth Harnarine, Imara Moore, Diana Kahrim, Shelly Au, Yannick Bindert, Clay Patrick McBride, Heather Meyers, Lavonne Hall, Vicente Muñoz, Masha Ermak, Anna Colliton, Dila Atay, Cana Atay, Stephanie Guttenplan, and Randhy Rodriguez (Me.)
Architectural Floor Plan Sketch of Calumet Gallery Space
Calumet Gallery, New York City: My architectural practice has a major influence in my photography career. Recently, I was at the Calumet Gallery taking some overall dimensions of the space to prepare for the 2014 group exhibition called “Natural Selection” which comprises work from: Bina Altera, Elizabeth Harnarine, Imara Moore, Diana Kahrim, Shelly Au, Yannick Bindert, Clay Patrick McBride, Heather Meyers, Lavonne Hall, Vicente Muñoz, Masha Ermak, Anna Colliton, Dila Atay, Cana Atay, Stephanie Guttenplan, and Randhy Rodriguez (Me.) While I was there doing my work, I found myself using some of the basic tools I used during field visits as an architectural designer. This realization, brought fond memories of the past as well as happiness to the present because I was reassured that both of my careers are interconnected directly with my creativity.
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I would like to thank Daniel Wiess, Lighting Master and Digital Wizard at Calumet Photographic, for giving me a hand with the measure up of the gallery's space. Also, for helping coordinate the upcoming "Natural Selection" exhibition show, which will be taking place at the New York Calumet Gallery located at 22 W. 22nd Street, 2nd fl., New York, NY 10010. The exhibition will be active from opening date February 20 through March 1, 2014.
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Judy Rosenblatt standing next to her work
Calumet Gallery, New York City, December 23: Today, I was visiting the Calumet Gallery to obtain photographs and dimensions of the space in preparation for the upcoming show called "Natural Selection."
A wonderful lady by the name of Judy Rosenblatt approached me and asked if I was there to photograph the space for the New York City Sierra Club Photography Committee. My answer was no, I was there for a different purpose. Judy looked at me with a smile on her face and said something like, “oh, that is unfortunate because I am not sure if someone from the NYC Sierra Club Committee is doing that and the show will close the 27th of this month.” We continued to talk for 30 minutes or so, and realized that we had many things in common. I was compelled by her happiness and immediate friendship. Fortunately for Judy, I just could not say no to such a lovely person.
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