I Choose Film: Film Photography in the 21st Century
July 8-August 27, 2017
Opening reception: Saturday, July 8, 4-7PM
“I Choose Film: Film Photography in the 21st Century” features twenty living artists from around the world, each working with film in a unique way.
“I Choose Film” defines film as any process employing light-sensitive photographic emulsion in the creation of imagery. Consequently, works in the show employ a kaleidoscope of traditional and contemporary film techniques, from wet-plate collodion to platinum prints, from artist books to X-Ray.
“Far from being dead, film is enjoying a resurgence. A Renaissance even,” says “I Choose Film” curator and artist Stephen Schaub. “I believe this springs from a newfound appreciation for film’s unique capabilities.”
Stephen Schaub’s discussion of this exhibition, an article also entitled “I Choose Film”, appeared in Vermont Art Guide #4. To read the article, subscribe or order a copy of Vermont Art Guide #4.
Each issue of Vermont Art Guide has over a hundred places to see art around the state. The full-color, printed magazine has artist and venue profiles as well as articles and news about Vermont Art. Our goal is to document and share the state’s incredible art scene.
“You have a whole generation coming of age now who grew up with primarily digital photography, and they are realizing: there are more possibilities out there. Film is a vast and rich medium. And what it does, nothing else can do.”
Schaub is a recognized leader and innovator in the art photography and printing worlds. In 2005, he coined the word “figital” to describe photographic work that employs both film and digital techniques. Soon after he founded the photographer’s advice and commentary blog FigitalRevolution.com, which to date has had over a million and a half hits.
During the opening weekend celebration, representatives from the Penumbra Foundation in New York City will be photographing wet-plate tintype portraits throughout the day Saturday and Sunday. The unique opportunity to have a Penumbra tintype made is open to anyone, but please note that there is a fee and there are a limited number of spots available. For more details and to schedule a seating time, please visit the Penumbra Foundation’s website HERE.
Also part of the show will be the “Take Your Best Shot” kids’ instant photography contest. Kids up to age 18 who are accompanied by an adult are invited to check out a Fuji Instax instant film camera from the museum, shoot a pack of film on the grounds of the art center, and donate their favorite image to hang for the duration of the show.
Artists featured the exhibition include: David Burnett, Brian Kosoff, Craig Stevens, Bob Van Degna, Susan Weiss, Carol McGorry, Abby Kraftowitz, Steve Mallon, Art Gilman, Chris Usher, Peter Liepke, Dan Nelken, Alan Ross, Thomas Kellner, Scott Anton, Rachel Czajkowski, Sam Dole, Jolene Lupo, and Stephen Schaub.
(text adapted from the venue’s press materials)
Stephen Schaub’s discussion of this exhibition, an article also entitled “I Choose Film”, appeared in Vermont Art Guide #4. To read the article, subscribe or order a copy of Vermont Art Guide #4.
Each issue of Vermont Art Guide has over a hundred places to see art around the state. The full-color, printed magazine has artist and venue profiles as well as articles and news about Vermont Art. Our goal is to document and share the state’s incredible art scene.
INFORMATION
Southern Vermont Arts Center
930 SVAC Drive
Manchester 05254
(802) 362-1405
Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday, 10AM-5PM
Sunday, Noon-5PM
Image: (top)
Figure with Three Trees, Blenheim Palace, England
by Stephen Schaub
48″x95″
pigment on hand-made Amate Paper
©Stephen Schaub 2017
Image: (center)
Jenna
by Abby Kraftowitz
enlarged Fuji Instax; pigment on hand-coated paper
©Abby Kraftowitz
Image: (bottom)
Thomas, Convicted of Genocide, Butare Prison, Rwanda
by Carol McGorry
©Carol McGorry