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“story” reading 4

ASG’s exhibition “story” was in the online gallery from September 2 to October 13, 2022.  We were fortunate enough to have the esteemed writer Franklin Cincinnatus write stories inspired by each of the 27 images selected for the “story” fine art exhibition book.  This video is the last os four zoom events being held for […]

 

“Barbaric Glass” by Susan Keiser | Photographic Performance GalleryTalk

The Photographic Performance was created to feature the works of artist with completed bodies of work and a strong narrative. Susan Keiser’s exhibition “Barbaric Glass“ is the second of four performances to be exhibited during Act II 2024.  Susan’s exhibition is discussed in this GalleryTalk. Artist Statement I work with a family of four-inch dolls […]

 

“A Photographic Retrospective: From Commercial to Fine Art” by Jeff Schewe | 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.  Jeff Schewe’s image “Wind Swept Monterey Pine Trees“ received the Director’s Award in the “trees” exhibition juried by Wendi Schneider.  Jeff’s exhibition “A Photographic Retrospective: From Commercial to Fine Art” […]

 

“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 | Photographic Performance GalleryTalk

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 […]