Category — Events

Portfolio walk-through

SRO had the privilege of attending the Society for Photographic Education National Conference in Philadelphia last week.  There was great food, talks, and countless opportunities to meet fellow photographers.  Next year’s conference is in Atlanta, and the call for proposals is already up.

The entire conference was great and some highlights include the Keynote Talk by Kip Fulbeck and the Curator Portfolio Walk-through on Saturday night.  Hundreds of people filled the room with their work to show to each other, curators, and us.  It was incredible to see the diversity and quality of work taking place across the country.  We spoke to many people about applying to SRO and Graduate School at Texas Tech. We hope to see your applications soon!

The Society for Photographic Education’s National Conference is being held in Philadelphia, PA, March 4-7, 2010.

This year’s topic is Facing Diversity:  Leveling the Playing Field in the Photographic Arts, and Priya Kambli will be giving a presentation on the work she showed here last fall.

Muma's, 13 x 19", archival inkjet print, 2006.

Sarah Jamison and I have been invited to be portfolio reviewers and will be looking for outstanding work to show at SRO.  In addition to the formal reviews, SPE is also a great opportunity to see hundreds of people’s work in informal review sessions.

Take a look at the conference’s website:  There are a variety of great speakers and workshops, and, one of my favorites, the Friday evening gallery tours.

Hopefully we’ll see you there!

Abelardo Morell exhibition at the Southwest School of Art & Craft

The TTU Graduate Photo class had the privilege of attending a screening of A Shadow of the House, viewing The Universe Next Door exhibit, and meeting Abelardo Morell on Thursday, October 8.

The film, directed by Allie Humenuk, is a 74 minute look at the life of Abelardo Morell.  It features an in-depth look at the way in which Morell’s home life and art making are largely intertwined.  Traveling with the entire family to Paris, we got an extensive look at how his camera obscura images are constructed. A Shadow of the House gives telling insights into Morell’s thoughts on photography as language.  Viewers learned that Morell feels “its more fun to photograph the thing than to show it” and that Robert Frank is one of his photographic heros.  The film may be purchased and trailer viewed here.

After the screening there was a brief Q&A with the director and artist.  The evening was completely worth the 6 hour drive to San Antonio.

The next morning we came back to go through the exhibition again and received a tour of the Southwest School of Art & Craft’s facilities.  They offer courses in photography, printmaking, fibers, papermaking, and more.  Victor Pagona, Photography Department Chair, showed us his work and their great darkroom setup.  If you’re in the area, it looks like a great place to take some courses.

Everyone was very hospitable.  Be sure to check out the show before it closes on November 8.

Morell speaking with students after the film

Dick Lane talking with TTU students

Thanks to everyone that came out for yesterday’s gallery talk with Dick Lane!  We had a great time and learned some fascinating details concerning kirlian photography.