"Tilt-Shift America" Fine Art Photography a dual-gallery group show July, 2010
...About the show...
Benjamin Benjamin Gallery and Elroy Artspace Gallery Present Tilt-Shift America Group Exhibition Opening Reception - Thursday, July 1st, 5-9pm June 1, 2010through July 30, 2010
Elroy Artspace gallery and Benjamin Benjamin Gallery are pleased to announce Tilt-Shift America, a dual-gallery group exhibition of fine art tilt-shift photography. The exhibition includes the works of seven artists: Erynn Rose, Maureen Delaney, Bryan Solarski, Tony Fugere, Jiles Sarkisian, Myah Bailey and Jackie Avery.
In the region’s first exhibition exclusively of this genre of photography, Tilt-Shift America aims to bring tilt-shift photography from the fringe of interest and into the mainstream of our gallery audiences and to all Portland art fans.
Tilt-Shift America features the unique style of imagery which only tilt-shift photography produces – that of a diorama-like scene. It is often used to simulate miniature scenes, and referred also to as “Miniature Faking”.
The Artists:
Erynn Rosesays that his goal is to try to show something which he finds fascinating in every frame. Erynn looks for something new in places that he's visited many times before, wanting to capture the growth and change of life, land, and cityscapes. Rose says he utilizes anything film and digital with in-camera tricks and digital post-processing, and loves to use techniques like tilt-shift to give an often-seen view new life and perspective.
Maureen Delaney: Through the meditative process of photographing my figure in landscape I find peace and harmony within. The quiet beauty of the woods allows me to free my analytical mind as I feel more connected to my body and in turn can feel the energy of nature. The touch of my nude flesh against the earth's floor is very primal and instantly I feel a connection to mother nature. My photographic journey is extremely personal and intuitive as I discover nature's sanctuaries within our vast world. Upon further contemplation of each image, one can continually discover new relationships and meanings.
Bryan Solarskiis drawn to Tilt-shift's effect of photography which makes the images more vivacious and inviting 'in miniature'. Representing the scenes this way enables the viewer to reconnect with childhood by recalling the feeling of living in a smaller world where scale seemed less cumbersome. These images are reminiscent of his childhood memories and he hopes to parlay that playfulness and innocence into his work. Solarski's tilt-shift work has been featured by Good.is as well as by Exode.ca.
Tony Fugereis an artist consumed with the technical aspects of photography. He explores with angles, lines and light in search of the photo that no one has seen. Upon discovering tilt-shift faking (using digital photo manipulation software), he felt compelled to play with the technique. He climbs to new heights (literally) in order to capture a new miniature fake.
Jiles Sarkisian began experimenting with tilt-shift photography with the first commercial lens available in 1971, and even invented an adaptation for it to the then-popular Poloroid camera. With a firm grasp of understanding all matters warranting the attention of international leaders, Jiles Sarkisian's mind resembles that of Julius Caesar, but with a much quicker wit and humor. His travels fuel his art and love, and Sarkisian possesses a virility and appetite for both perhaps on par with the formidable seed-spreading Temujin. His athletic prowess is legendary, but are the lesser of reasons for his successes. As for his other genetic gifts, he assures that our greatest imagination may barely traipse upon the heights of their magnificence... The artist provides no other information.
Myah Baileyis an artist living in Portland. Myah received a BFA in fine art photography and telecommunications. A painter and graphic artist as well, Bailey is also a curator and founder Benjamin Benjamin Art Gallery. She is inspired by the beauty of the region and the Columbia River gorge, which is often evident in her art, including her tilt-shift pieces.
Jackie Avery's paintings are like little scenes from a larger story which invite the viewer to relate them to our own lives. Avery is drawn to quirky photographs and old books as visual resources in creating her narrative pieces. Jackie lives, paints and photographs in Portland, OR.
Opening reception pics...
Gallery pics by Bryan Solarsky - thanks!, Bryan...
