Monday 13

Eno Henze




Eno Henze

Eno was born in Frankfurt Germany in 1978 and has achieved a lot for such a young age. His pieces are elegant and his love for science is evident in his work. He has had numerous exhibitions and he continues to explore how the world works. Through his use of simple, naturally occurring patterns, we are exposed to something like never before.

"A generative artist whose ambivalence towards the use of computers only serves to give his work a greater depth. While his high-end interaction design for Meso is impressive, his work with spatialized computer drawings like Wirklichkeitsschaum and The Human Factor show a conceptual depth combined with a great attention to formal composition."

Article: http://www.aurora.org.uk/?lid=45

Website: http://www.enohenze.de/

Interview : http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/boston/inspiration/simple-elegance-eno-henze-rethinks-wall-art-077744

Thursday 12

Four members from the Yerba Buena Chapter sat down on August 21st 1993 to discuss contemporary photography. Issues including weather or not "contemporary" is an appropriate name, and weather or not contemporary photography should be judged in its own category were addressed. In the 65 member audience , more than three fourths of the people agreed that the term contemporary is not the best choice. Phrases including imaginative, manipulative, and stimulating the mind were all thrown up into the air for discussion on which should become the new contemporary.

"How the end products are achieved is not as important, as the final results. The picture itself, is the bottom line; it's the end result that counts, not the manner in which it's achieved. To this there were resounding seconds." Often judges claim they don't understand an image and for that reason they don't even consider the photograph. It's important to notify the judges of the term's actual meaning before the judging occurs. A better understanding is necessary for contemporary photography.

My series that i've created this year without a doubt can be catagorized as contemporary. With my abstract shapes and fluid lines, my subject matter is usually questioned. I feel that a lot of times my work is dismissed becuase the prints seem to have no content at first glance. Way wrong!

Cox Fran. "Contemporary photography-on-going debate over what constitutes 'contemporary' photography". FindArticles. March 1994. 28 April 2009. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1306/is_n3_v60/ai_14949850/.

Monday 12

Ernst Haas





Haas was born in 1921 in Vienna Austria and he stayed there through medical school. At age 26, he left to work for the magazine Heute as a photographer. Known for his photo essay on prisoners of war coming home to Vienna, Ernst was offered an opportunity to join Magnum Photos. Life Magazine gave him a 24-page spread of color photos in 1953 and soon after he published his first book Elements. " Some of Haas' most famous pictures were deliberately out-of-focus and blurred, creating strong visual effects." In 86' he received the Hasselblad Award for his hard work and beautiful photographs. Haas had over 90 different exhibits over a 40 year span and won multiple awards including the Gold medal for the Art Directors Club of New York and Philadelphia too.

Website: www.ernst-haas.com

Show: http://www.nyphotofestival.com/site/?page_id=60

Anderson Submission

Couldn't take a decent picture in the gallery so this is the best I got!

Thursday 11

Artist Sylvia White wrote an article on how to get the most you can out of a gallery opening, as well as details on ways to prepare for an exhibition. She quickly helps us recognize that after our body of work is created , there is still a lot of work to be done and relaxing should not be on our to-do list. In her words exactly, " This is the opportunity to figure out a way to leverage this experience into something more productive and profitable." White encourages making a set of announcements for the upcoming show using the image that represents your series the most. The opening reception of the exhibition is crucial because this is the time where you can talk to family and friends about your work. Preparing a few statements on your process and outside influences will help to guide the conversation. During the actual exhibition the main goal of the artist is to get everyone in the gallery to see his/her work. Sylvia states that carrying around a bundle of your announcements is key. Pass them out to everyone who comes along, and even before the show you should put a stack wherever you go. In restaurants, neighboring businesses, shops etc! Pulling a show together is a ton of work but, "Remember, enjoy the process, that's what making art is all about." - Sylvia

White Sylvia. Preparing For An Exhibition- How To Get The Most Out Of This Valued Experience. Art Advice. 2008. 1 April 2009. - http://www.artadvice.com/advice/article21.php