by Natasha Khairullah
Staff Writer
In today’s world of ever-evolving technological advances, “digital” seems to be a word heavy in everyone’s vocabulary. One Riverside art gallery, however is trying to change that and is making an attempt to reintroduce vintage photographic processes to the digi-crowd as well as integrate it’s forms with current photography practices.
“Photoprocess” is the newest exhibit at the Jane Gray Gallery, a new contemporary gallery that opened in Riverside earlier this year, and will showcase the works of a group of fine art photographers who employ various photographic processes in their work.
The exhibit opens May 4 from 6-9 pm. and will run through July 27.
Gallery Owner Missy Hager says the show will take visitors on a visual journey and provide them with an in-depth look at various photographic processes, techniques and subject matter illustrated using the art of a number of prominent local photographers.
Photographers include Linda Broadfoot, Thomas Hager, Paul Karabinis, Jennifer Johnson, Anna Tomczak, Jay Shoots and Rick Wagner.
“These photographers are each making their mark in the world of contemporary fine art photography,” she said.
“Their works can be seen in notable museums, galleries, publications, and collections worldwide as they continue to explore and experiment with photographic elements creating original works of art.”
Hager, who is also an artist herself, said Photoprocess will also explore the history of art photography and the range of processes these photographers use – from 19th century photographic processes to digital imaging techniques.
Karabinis, a photography instructor at the University of North Florida, will be one of the artists to demonstrate techniques used to blend vintage and contemporary processes, said Hager, by employing 19th century film processing but incorporating digital imaging to create what is known as a “digital negative.”
“I think people will learn a lot about just how much older processes can still be implemented using newer technology and equipment,” said Hager.
“Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or just curious about the process, you’ll learn something from what they have to share.”
Photoprocess will include an artist talk with questions and answers open to the community. For information about the exhibit or artist talk, call 388-5790.