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“Monument Plinth” by Abbey Hepner | Awards Collective GalleryTalk

The Awards Collective was created to feature the works of artist who have received a Juror’s Award or Director’s Award in ASG’s Online exhibitions.  Abbey Hepner’s  image “The House is Just a Metaphor“ received the Juror’s Award in the “interiors” exhibition juried by Ann Mitchell.  Abbey’s exhibition “Monument Plinth” was featured from September 1 to […]

 

“Los Angeles (revisited)” by John Hesketh

The Photographic Performance was created to feature the works of artist with completed bodies of work and a strong narrative. John Hesketh’s exhibition “Los Angeles (revisited)“ is the first of four performances to be exhibited during Act II 2024.  John’s exhibition is discussed in this GalleryTalk. Artist Statement In 1992, Los Angeles was aflame with […]

 

Something I would like to talk about: Verbiage, Story and Narrative in Photography

After many years of owning a photography gallery, hanging hundreds of exhibitions, matting and framing thousands of images and visiting with and watching visitors to the gallery, there is an issue that comes up frequently in reviews – should I have any verbiage*, story, or narrative attached to my images? There is no definitive answer, […]

 

“portraits” juried by Donna Garcia | GalleryTalk

The “portraits” exhibition, juried by Donna Garcia, was in the online gallery from August 16 to September 26, 2024.  Donna selected forty seven images from forty artist for the exhibition. Linda Plaisted’s image “Rose Red” received the Juror’s Award. Seveta Butko’s image “Alona” received the Director’s Award. Juror’s Statement There аre many different types of […]

 

“Thin Places” by Lev L Spiro | Awards Collective GalleryTalk

The Awards Collective was created to feature the works of artist who have received a Juror’s Award or Director’s Award in ASG’s Online exhibitions.  Lev L Spiro’s  image “The Secret“ received the Juror’s Award in the “sanctuary” exhibition juried by Kevin Tully.  Lev’s exhibition “Thin Places” was featured from August 1 to August 31, 2024 […]

 

“light” juried by Laurie Klein | GalleryTalk

The “light” exhibition, juried by Laurie Klein, was in the online gallery from July 5 to August 15, 2024.  Laurie selected fifty five images from forty three artist for the exhibition. Bob Tully’s image “The Bu” received the Juror’s Award. Linda Caldwell’s image “The Potter” received the Director’s Award. Juror’s Statement Light is one of […]

 

“Venice Carnival” by Bob Tully | Awards Collective GalleryTalk

The Awards Collective was created to feature the works of artist who have received a Juror’s Award or Director’s Award in ASG’s Online exhibitions.  Bob Tully’s  image “Sacred Water“ received the Juror’s Award in the “water” exhibition juried by Elizabeth Avedon.  Bob’s exhibition “Venice Carnival” was featured from July 1 to July 31, 2024 and […]

 

“First and Oldest Dream” by Ronald Butler | Awards Collective GalleryTalk

The Awards Collective was created to feature the works of artist who have received either a Juror’s Award or Director’s Award in ASG’s Online exhibitions.  Ronald Butler’s image “somebody see you up there“ received the Director’s Award in the “interiors” exhibition juried by Ann Mitchell.  Ron’s exhibition “First and Oldest Dream” is discussed in this […]

 

“Realms of Perception: Photographic Dualities | Susan Burnstine Alumni Student Exhibition”

Susan Burnstine, artist and educator, has curated the work of twenty three of her students who have studied with her either through classes or private mentorships.  The resulting exhibition was featured from July 1 to July 31, 2024 and is discussed in our GalleryTalk with Susan and the participating artist. Exhibition Statement Some artists shoot […]

 

“town & country” juried by Michael Kirchoff | GalleryTalk

The “town & country” exhibition juried by Michael Kirchoff, was in the online gallery from May 24 to July 4, 2024.  Michael selected fifty five images from forty thirty six artist for the exhibition. Jennifer Wannen’s image “September Reds” received the Juror’s Award. Linda Posnick’s image “Last Days Of The 6th Street Bridge” received the […]