Artist Lecture and Gallery Reception: Thursday February 7
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 Please join us Thursday, February 7 at Light Work for an artist lecture and gallery reception celebrating our current exhibition, Ollin Mecatl: The Measure of Movements, featuring the work of
Don Gregorio Antón.
Antón will discuss his work in an artist lecture to begin at 5pm. Following his lecture will be the gallery reception, lasting until 8pm.
Retablos have been part of Mexico's tradition since the seventeenth century. They were originally hung behind the altars of Catholic churches to give thanks or to honor saints, and remain a tradition to this day. Frida Kahlo described retablos as the truest representation of the people's art. Regardless of the often crudely drawn depictions by primarily untrained retablo artists, the votive paintings voiced what was in the hearts of the faithful. Antón creates mystical retablos on copper that look like sacred objects in themselves. They are intimately small objects and sit on stands to be viewed individually. In the words of Cameron Woodall, Antón "explores the possibilities of the spirit and enhances our awareness of its existence. ... His work deals with the meaning of self and the spirit within and around that self."
To create his retablos, Antón draws on memories of his youth-his childhood neighborhood steeped in culture and identity outside of Los Angeles, his challenges in school, and the hope and expression that the discovery of photography offered him. According to John Wood, "Don Gregorio Antón's photographs radiate compassion like the work of no other living artist I know."
Jessica Heckman, promotions coordinator, will discuss how to create successful artist press packages, as well as professional writing techniques for artists. This discussion will include how to get press coverage for your exhibitions and how to prepare materials including press releases, postcards, and other necessary promotional materials. In addition, Hannah Frieser, director, will discuss creating proposals that give the best impression of your work. Just in time for Light Work Grant applications, bring a sample package and get feedback.
Don Gregorio Antón—Ollin Mecatl: The Measure of Movements
Exhibition Dates: January 14-March 20, 2008
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Light Work Grant Reminder and TH3 Workshop
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 Light Work would like to remind you of the 34th Annual Light Work Grants in Photography competition.
Three $2,000 grants will be awarded to photographers, critics or photo-historians who reside within an approximate 50-mile radius of Syracuse, N.Y. The recipients of these grants are invited to display their work in a special exhibition at the Light Work Gallery, and their work will also be reproduced in Light Work's award-winning publication, Contact Sheet.
Applications must be postmarked or delivered to Light Work by March 31. All applicants must reside in of one of the following Central New York counties: Broome, Cayuga, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, Schuyler, Seneca, St. Lawrence, Tioga or Tompkins.
Three judges, from outside the grant region, will review the applications. Their decisions are based solely on the strength of the candidates' portfolio and completed application. Individuals who received this award prior to 2004 are eligible to reapply. Full-time students are not eligible for this competition.
TH3 Workshop - February 21 at 5:30pm
On Thursday, February 21, Light Work will offer a special workshop as part of TH3 to help participants prepare to apply for the Light Work Grant. Jessica Heckman, promotions coordinator, will discuss how to create successful artist press packages, as well as professional writing techniques. Hannah Frieser, director, will discuss creating proposals that give the best impression of your work. Just in time for Light Work Grant applications, bring a sample package and get feedback. The workshop will begin at 5:30pm.
Light Work Grant Applications can be picked up at Light Work or downloaded from our website. Download Application
[Image by Doug Dubois, 2005 Light Work Grant recipient] |
