Photo of the week

                      

The sun is shining today in DUMBO, just as in this photo by Diane Russo “Alyssa and Alea”. The photo is part of our upcoming exhibition Select Gender, opening at the gallery of April 1^st. The print is beautiful just as all of Diane’s work, which was also part of the Haiti Relief Benefit Print Sale. The new exhibition Select Gender will present the diverse approaches to perceived gender roles in the photography of fourteen rising photographers. 

On another note, Elene Usdin’s work is still up on the gallery’s walls, if you haven’t had the chance to see it, you should definitely come by the gallery now that we are enjoying warmer and shinier days.

Photo of the week

Yesterday I arrived at the gallery surprised to see a new portfolio box sitting atop the existing two.  They were photographer John Delaney’s “Golden Eagle Nomads” prints, which were shown at Farmani in 2009.  Because so many people were interested in the prints through out the night, I had the pleasure of showing them four or five times.  I was also able to read over his artist statement a few times.  Below is one part which I feel really embodies his work:

“Native Americans referred to photographers of the 19th century as “shadow catchers”, and feared that the camera would steal away their spirit. That, in fact, is exactly what I hope to do. Not only to capture light, but also the “essence” of the people I photograph. In this way maybe I can preserve more than just a moment before it fades away into time”.

Our photo of the week is from the “Golden Eagle Nomads” series and we feel very lucky to be looking at the actual print here at the gallery. A hand-printed silver gelatin print is truly irreplaceable. 

Telegen and Son

by: John Delaney

Here’s to First Thursdays.

March is here, and now it is finally time to anticipate some warmer weather! Last night we stayed open late and chatted with many about the work of Elene Usdin, and John Delaney, whose fantastic portfolio box we have on display as of yesterday. It was a great "first of the month" evening. 

Because of the many galleries that opened last night our floor was packed with viewers excitedly walking from gallery to gallery, trying to sneak a peak here and there through the masses. We were very bad documentarians unfortunately and did not remember to take pictures until the very last moment.  Here is what the iphone can capture (its better than nothing, right?)

We hope everyone is taking advantage of all the fabulous photo events in March.  We are busy both in and out of the gallery, but would still love to see you! Come take a look at Elene Usdin’s work if you haven’t already, up until the 27^th of March.  

in front of the gallery last night

Flashing Lights: First Thursday DUMBO Gallery Walk

Big week in the art world, we have Armory, Verge, SCOPE, etc. And as for us in the DUMBO neighborhood we embark on another First Thursday Gallery Walk! We are really excited to present the work of Elene Usdin, which will be on view at the gallery until March 27th. We would also like to extend an invitation to view work from our other artists in house, Massimo Cristaldi,  John Fitzpatrick, and John Delaney. We look forward to seeing you all.

Elise d'après Ingres courtesy of Elene Usdin

Simulacra 13 courtesy of Massimo Cristaldi

 

Empty Pool courtesy of John Fitzpatrick

Silent Watch courtesy of John Delaney

Picks for First Thursday (other than our current show):

+kris graves projects: Greg Miller and Ruben Natal-San Miguel

KLOMPCHING: Paula McCartney: Bird Watching 

Rabbit Hole Studios: Rachel Meuler: Sum of Their Parts 

A.I.R. Gallery: "...and sweeps me away" The A.I.R. Gallery National Members Show