There’s always fascinating fine
photography on view in the DC Area. Here are my current
recommendations:
For something old, check out Frank
Hallam Day “Waterline” exhibition at Addison/Ripley Fine Art.
This is Frank’s fifth exhibition at Addison/Ripley, so he qualifies
as an “old timer.” As best I can tell, the photographs on view
were made with a banquet camera, requiring 12 x 20 inch film (that’s
damn impressive in and of itself, and does contribute to the “old”
factor). These large scale digital photographic print curiously
recall the formal image making of 19th century
photographers: quiet lyrical images with no editorial comment. Go to
www.addisonripleyfineart.com
for more information.
For the “new,” I highly recommend
(and acknowledge my personal prejudice) Leah Appel's show of “New
Work” at Hillyer Art Space, 9 Hillyer Court, located behind the
wonderful Phillips Collection. Leah’s exhibition opens on Friday,
November 2nd and continues through November 30th.
Leah Appel is a fascinating emerging,
new generation, Washington, DC photographer. Leah has been pursing
her career for several years since she graduated from the photography
program at Savannah College of Art and Design. She continues to
explore image making with new and fresh ideas of shape, form and
color. I’m sure there are many young accomplished photographers in
the Washington area, but I believe Leah is one of the best. Go check
it out.
AND BEYOND THE OLD AND THE NEW;
A MAJOR PHOTOGRAPHIC EXPLORATION:
I’m still trying to digest Rosamond
Purcell’s amazingly complex exhibition, Very like a Whale, a
massive display of books, photographs and objects at the Folger
Shakespeare Library (201 East Capitol Street). Are there any
Shakespeare fans out there would like to comment on this exhibition?
I would love to have your impressions and reviews.
Check it out at: www.folger.edu/whale.
Very much welcome your thoughts and
comments.
Best, Kathleen
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