PhotoZone GalleryFEATURED MEMBER PHOTO FOR SEPTEMBER 2008
By Patrick Plaia
A SHOW BY BOB SANOV
"ICONIC LANDSCAPES" SEPT. 2-26, 2008
Gelatin-silver photographs of the West and Southwest.
Emerald Art Center, 500 Main Street, Springfield, OR.
There will be an artist's reception on Friday, Sept. 12th from 5:30-7:30 PM.
Justin Williams has a show in the Lane County Courthouse lobby for the month of September.
On First Friday September 5, at 6:00, Clifford and Eva play jazz and
Latin classics featuring vocals and guitar in a free concert at the
Downtown Eugene Public Library.
Also at the Downtown Library, see "Widescreen," an exhibit of
panoramic images based on photos of the studios of local artists and
crafters. Created by Dennis Galloway, working with fine-art printer
Janet Smith, these colorful images are intricate and fascinating.
This exhibit will be up through October.
For more information, call Eugene Public Library: 682-5450.
Sponsored by Eugene Public Library, Friends of the Library, and the
Eugene Public Library Foundation.
Pauline Rughani is showing work at Barnes and Noble by Valley River center. The work is dedicated to the firefighters of Eugene, Springfield and Lane County. Store hours are Mon. through Sat. 9:00 - 9:00 and 9:00 - 6:00 on Sunday.
CHECK OUT OUR RECENT POTLUCK WITH STEVE ANCHELL The potluck was held at Justin Williams' home on July 27th for PhotoZone members and friends.
The following members don't currently have work on the site.
Denise Mattson, and C.A. Burns.
What is PhotoZone?
In June 1988, a group of eighteen photographers opened
an exhibit in the old Midgley building on High street in Eugene, Oregon, and
the PhotoZone Gallery was born. Of the new group's purpose, a reviewer
wrote, "The primary requirement [for membership] is a dedication to
photography as an expressive medium."
For 15 years and 100-plus exhibits later, PhotoZone
continued to provide a venue for fine photography in Eugene. The primary
requirement was still dedication: in practical terms, this means not only a
passion for photography, but a commitment to share in running the gallery
and paying the rent.
PhotoZone Gallery - the physical space - later moved to the Lane Regional Arts-Central
on W. Broadway, and lastly in the space with O'Brien Photo Enterprises on West 11th Ave until they moved. At present, we are looking for space for the gallery.
The group of photographers who call themselves PhotoZone Gallery still number
about eighteen.
The Group sponsors a juried show in July, which
is open to anyone. Many photographic artists receive their first public
exposure by entering PhotoZone's annual juried show.
PhotoZone members are as diverse as any collection of
individuals - one is tempted to say unremarkable - save in their regard for the
craft of photography. Elder practitioners who have mastered the the silver
print process share gallery walls with alternate process enthusiasts and
digital imagers. Hand-colored, airbrush, 3-D, collage, and mixed media work
are all welcome here.
Susan Sontag has written that photography, by itself, is
a medium, not an art. In this spirit, there is a sense of freedom of concept
and expression at PhotoZone. Argue about everything, judge no one: no
single view prevails.
Links to Photography Sites of Interest
To inquire about membership contact our membership Coordinator, Charles Draper Email
Or Call him at 541 997-2067
PhotoZone is currently looking for a business in Downtown Eugene that has room for the members to establish a permanent space for showing work as well as the Annual Juried Photo Show. If you have information about potential locations, please contact Walt O'Brien (below).
For comments about the site or other information about shows, contact Walt O'Brien Email
Or call at 541 344-5776 days, 683-1758 eve.
Web page by Walt O'Brien since November 2007