News & Exhibits
Photography Exhibit, "Emotions," Runs from February 1-29, 2008 at Parish Gallery in Georgetown
12/28/07
"Emotions: Basic human feelings that elicit a response...At first glance you may or may not see the emotions in the image. But, look again -- and again – and you will see what was not stated, what was hidden in plain view – and begin to feel the joy or sadness on some of the faces, to feel a longing for simpler times, to wonder if a figure was enjoying the solitude – or just lonely."Join us at Parish Gallery's "Emotions" photography exhibit, featuring four of Irene's limited edition images from South Sudan and Burkina Faso. "Emotions" will run from February 1-29, 2008, with the opening reception on Friday, February 1, 2008 from 6:00-8:00 pm. The Parish Gallery is located at:
1054 31st St, NW
Washington, DC 20007
Tel. 202-944-2310
http://www.parishgallery.com
Click here for a map to the gallery. Valet parking is also available at the 1054 31st St. parking garage.
Following the opening reception, visitors are invited to drop in to view the exhibit at any time during the month of February, Tuesdays to Saturdays, 12:00-6:00 pm.
In addition, please also stop by for the "Gallery Talk" on Saturday, February 9, 2008 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm to hear Irene and other photographers speak about their themes, methods, and motivations. The gallery talk will be moderated by Craig Herndon, William R. Hearst Visiting Professor at Howard University and former Washington Post Staff Photographer. Also see the official press release at the bottom of this page for additional events and information related to this exhibition.
The Parish Gallery has a long history of representing some of the finest local and international artists. One of the exclusive "1054 Galleries," Parish focuses on African-American and African-influenced art.
The front room of the gallery displays the photographers' names and a "square" of photographs.
Irene stands beside "Wrapped in Blue" the day after the opening.
Irene and Craig Herndon, William R. Hearst Visiting Professor at Howard University and former Washington Post Staff Photographer, discuss "Bride Price" at the February 9th Gallery Talk.
For further information on the selected images, visit the links below:
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PRESS RELEASE, PARISH GALLERY
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 15, 2008
CONTACT: 202-944-2310
Gwen Parish
Parish Gallery is pleased to present a juried photographic exhibition entitled “Emotions”. Exhibiting will be a select group of eleven “photographers” we feel contributed to making an impact on art in the twentieth century. These artists represent an array of works and creative inspirations evoking many different emotions. This exhibition will open with a reception from 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Friday, February 1st and will run through February 29, 2008.
These “photographers” have in some way managed to make art and give of themselves in a variety of areas such as: photojournalism, radio and television commentating, as poet and author, collagist, and commercial photographer. In this show they reshape the visual experience and challenge the viewer to look closely at how they view the world around them. Included in this exhibition are eleven artists: Irene Abdou, Llewellyn Berry, Carmen DeJesus, Phoebe Farris, Henry Ferrand, Sonny Mason, Bruce McNeil, Askia Muhammad, Curtis Nelson, Oggi Ogburn, and Fernando Sandoval.
The photographic medium has long been used to preserve memory, expressing a range of emotions. They depict daily life, activities of men, women, and children in their communities, whether a street scene in the Americas or in Africa; photos of interior spaces and landscapes. They comment on a collective memory, a political event and social issues. Additionally, the photographs explore nuances of the notion of a transnational aesthetic in photography. We have all used photographs to tell stories about our family life, examine and document events and movements, portraits of musicians, artists, political leaders, mothers, fathers, and children and each one of these artists have explored there personal interests through photography.
There will be an informational discussion with Ida Lewis, a professional photography editor, on Saturday, February 2, 2008 from 2 to 4 PM.
On Saturday, February 9, 2008, there will be a gallery talk from 2 to 4 PM with the photographers regarding their themes, methods, and motivations.
Lecture Series: “Collecting Fine Art Photography” times and dates - TBA
Parish Gallery primarily, but not exclusively, represents contemporary visual artists of significance from Africa and the African Diaspora. In selecting art and artists, Parish Gallery exercises high ethical, curatorial and market selection standards, catering to the spirit of social preservation and regeneration in collecting the art.
Parish Gallery is open Tuesday thru Saturday from noon to 6:00 PM or by appointment.