Pictorial photography
emerged from the shadows of a “point and shoot craft” into a style where
artists strove to create painterly, romantic images. As the processes
associated with photography evolved, so did the concept of photography as an art
form emerge. The pure beauty of a photograph began to shine through as Modern
photographers learned to capture images that had always surrounded us, yet were
seldom seen. “Pure Photography: Pictorial and Modern Photographs” includes
photographers that span thematic periods and artistic styles, such as Alfred
Steiglitz, Berenice Abbott, and Lewis Wickes Hine. The exhibition will be on
display from Friday, May 2 – Friday, August 1, 2014 in Gallery I, II & III.
It is free and open to the public with an opening reception on Friday, May 2,
2014 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. The
public can enjoy free food & drink along with artful conversation and
observation. The artist studios on the second level of the Foundry Art Centre will
also be open to the public for visiting. For more information, please call
636-255-0270 or visit foundryartcentre.org. Accompanying image Courtesy of the
Syracuse University Art Collection.
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