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NCAA seeks funds to purchase “Peacemaker” sculpture
Visitors to Niwot’s Sculpture Park at the southwest corner of 79th Street and Niwot Road may assume that all of the sculptures are on permanent display. In fact, the Niwot Cultural Arts Association owns only five of the sculptures, as the rest are on loan from the artists, including the iconic and imposing “Peacemaker” bronze sculpture, which greet…
Waterworks: Art Center hosting West Virginia Watercolor Society show
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“Old Blue Truck” by Carol Hilleary will be among the pieces on display at the West Virginia Watercolor Society show at the Parkersburg Art Center where an opening reception will be held 1-3 p.m. Sunday.
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“Daybreak” by Kristen Colebank, the Best of Show, 2022 All Member Exhibit, at the West Virginia Watercolor Society exhibition, is among the work to be on display at the 2023 show opening Sunday at the Parkersburg Art Center.
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“Old Blue Truck” by Carol Hilleary will be among the pieces on display at the West Virginia Watercolor Society show at the Parkersburg Art Center where an opening reception will be held 1-3 p.m. Sunday.
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PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg Art Center will celebrate the exhibit of the West Virginia Watercolor Society with an opening reception at 1-3 p.m. Sunday.
The show will be on display during regular hours through Dec. 22 and by appointment the week of Dec. 26-29.
The biennial exhibit at the Art Center brings together the works of the most talented watercolorists in West Virginia.
The theme of the show is “Anything Goes” as artists can use any painted surface and any soluble media.
“The idea is to have fun and get creative!” Debbie Lester, exhibits director at the Watercolor Society, said.
“Daybreak” by Kristen Colebank, the Best of Show, 2022 All Member Exhibit, at the West Virginia Watercolor Society exhibition, is among the work to be on display at the 2023 show opening Sunday at the Parkersburg Art Center.
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Watercolor is difficult, according to Abby Hayhurst, artistic director of the Parkersburg Art Center.
“I have nothing but admiration for the artists who produced the work that was accepted for this exhibit,” Hayhurst said.
“When you touch brush to paper, you have to be right the first time. Unlike oils or acrylics, you can’t scrape it off and hope for steadier hands tomorrow,” Hayhurst said. “Precise detail is hard to achieve when your paint wants to go for a stroll.”
Many of these pieces are for sale and several of the artists have made prints of their work that will be available for sale for the duration of the exhibit. A selection of greeting cards also will be available.
Items can be purchased at the reception desk. Original works will be available on Dec. 22 and prints and cards are cash and carry.
The West Virginia Watercolor Society was organized in 1984 to guide and inspire watercolor artists, highlight the broad scope of watercolor painting and promote high standards of the art in the state of West Virginia.
The society holds workshops, publishes a newsletter and hosts both juried and non-juried exhibitions. For more information, go to http://www.wvwatercolorsociety.org.
The opening reception is free for members of the Art Center, children under 12 and artists plus one guest. Otherwise, admission to the opening reception is $10.
Appetizers and beverages will be available.
Hours for the Art Center, 725 Market St., at the corner of Market and Eighth streets, are 10-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission to the exhibit is free from Nov. 21-Dec. 22 thanks to the sponsorship of WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center.
For more information about the Art Center, go to its page Facebook, Instagram or www.parkersburgartcenter.org.
New exhibit at Gathering Place showcases art from Native American artists
TULSA, Okla. — The Gathering Place celebrated Native American Heritage Month with a new art exhibit on Tuesday.
The exhibit, WeAre., highlights work from Mvskoke, Osage, and Cherokee artists.
The exhibit in ONEOK Boathouse runs from Saturday, Nov. 4 through Sunday, Nov. 26, and highlights indigenous identity and visual culture.
“Curated by Laura Marshall Clark (Mvskoke), Curator of Public Art for Gathering Place, WeAre. is an exhibition of Native art at the crossroads of three reservations in the Tulsa region,” the exhibit’s announcement says. “The exhibit will feature the works of 13 tribal artists of the Muscogee Nation, Cherokee Nation, and Osage Nation. Guests can explore a diverse range of art including photography, sculpture, pottery, paintings, textiles, woven paper, and more.”
FOX23 spoke with Kalyn Barnoski, who included the piece called “An Innovation” in the exhibit.
She said it represents her first time she was invited to the Osage ceremony dances.
“Premise of the show is We Are, and I wanted to expand upon that I wanted to include a piece that and my friendships specifically in Tulsa,” she said. “Because like I said I’m Cherokee and Muscogee I don’t come from Osage people but because we’re just so surrounded by tribal community here you build those friendships and those new relationships, and you start looking at things differently and I wanted to include this piece because it is so influenced by my Osage relationships.”
Barnoski said their culture is important, and places like the Gathering Place show they’re still here.
Moorhead photographer sentenced for sexually luring minor
Moorhead man Robby Njos, 52, was sentenced to 28 months in prison Monday for luring a minor using electronics.
Robby Njos, 52, the owner of Njos photography in Moorhead, Minn., was ordered to serve 28 months in prison for luring a minor, as pictured in the Cass County Courthouse in Fargo, N.D. during sentencing.
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Njos’ criminal complaint states in the past few years, he sent and requested sexually explicit material to a boy between 15 and 17 years old. Njos did not admit to the crime but admitted to enough evidence for a conviction.
Njos’ probation is set for five years.
Court documents state a close family friend first reported Njos for sending sexually explicit photos, videos and texts to her son between 2019 and 2020.
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The 17-year-old victim, a student at Fargo North High School, reportedly told law enforcement he had known Njos “his whole life” and that Njos was aware how old he was.
The victim called the behavior “weird” and said Njos asked for photos of himself wearing progressively less clothing.
Documents report Njos sent a nude image to the victim via Snapchat when the boy was 16, as well as sending and requesting multiple sexual videos and texts, and leaving inappropriate items near the victim’s work.
Njos reportedly denied knowing the victim or his mother when asked by law enforcement in November 2022.
In a hearing, the victim said he was hospitalized for anxiety and tried to take his own life.
“I didn’t feel control over my emotions and the abuse controlled my life,” the victim said in court. “I would do impulsive and self-destructive behavior.”
Njos is a well-known local photographer and owner of Njos Photography, taking high school senior portraits, family photos and theater photography, according to the Fargo Forum.
Scottish photographer David Gilliver’s big award for small photo
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A Scottish photographer has won the People’s Choice award in the Macro category at the British Photography Awards.
David Gilliver won the award for a photo called Hide and Seek, which depicts four miniature zebras taking refuge inside a barcode as lions prowl outside.
It is the second time he has won an award at the event, having triumphed last year too.
Macro photography involves taking extreme close-up pictures of small objects.
Mr Gilliver said it was really special and a “wonderful experience” to win the award.
The 44-year-old, who lives in Gartcosh, North Lanarkshire, has been a Macro photographer for more than two decades and has predominantly used miniature figurines of people.
In the past couple of years he has been experimenting with animal figurines in his work.
He has always wanted to incorporate barcodes into his Macro photography and zebras seemed a natural fit.
Mr Gilliver said: “I imagine there are many people out there who have looked at barcodes before and it’s reminded them of a zebra.”
He has also experimented with QR codes and pandas, but ultimately decided that the zebra/barcode combination was a stronger piece of photography to submit.
The award ceremony, which took place in London, celebrates all aspects of photography. Apart from Macro it has categories ranging from documentary to drone and land animal to architecture.
Although this is the second time Mr Gilliver has won at the ceremony – his first award was for a Macro photo called Summer Vacation 2021 – it was the first time he was actually present to collect the award.
Last year he had an exhibit in Glasgow when the awards ceremony was happening and decided to stay in Scotland as he thought there was little chance of him winning.
But he won the award, so this year he decided to go down to London.
He said: “I thought there’s not a chance in hell I’ll win anything again and then they called my name out.”
Mr Gilliver went to the ceremony with his wife, sister and brother and said it was an “extra special” experience to win with them there.
“It was a family occasion which is rare for us these days, so it was lovely,” he said.
Light Painting
Along with Macro photography, Mr Gilliver also creates photographs called light paintings.
Light painting is a form of long-exposure photography that creates images at night while the camera is running and the photographer moves around with various light sources.
For the past decade, Mr Gilliver has been running classes and workshops focused on teaching light painting.
Last year, however, he decided to start teaching Macro photography as well.
He has classes and workshops for all ages and abilities.
He said he enjoyed sharing his skills, adding that school workshops were “extra special”.
“Because I’m hopefully inspiring the younger generation,” he said.
He added that when he saw young people understanding or beginning to appreciate what was possible, it was a “magical process”.
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Austin’s Ao5 Gallery Showcases “The Lost Weekend: The Photography of May Pang”
The Ao5 Gallery in Austin will host “The Lost Weekend: The Photography of May Pang” from December 1-3, offering visitors a raw glimpse into John Lennon’s personal life during his so-called “Lost Weekend.” This exhibit occurs in sync with the recent digital launch of the documentary “The Lost Weekend: A Love Story,” enlightening audiences further concerning Lennon’s life beyond The Beatles. For reference, more details can be found on the Austin Culture Map.
Lennon’s former partner, May Pang, immortalized their 18-month-long affair from 1973 to 1975 through candid photos. The San Diego News reported that this was Lennon’s most productive solo period, leading to the albums “Mind Games,” “Walls and Bridges”, and the hit single “Whatever Gets You Through the Night”. In addition, Pang played a fundamental role in helping Lennon reconnect with estranged individuals, including Paul McCartney and his son Julian.
A selection of photos in the exhibit, documented for the first time, allow spectators to gain a deeper understanding of Lennon’s personal life, disconnecting from his prominent music career. Some of the fascinating highlights comprise the last captured moment of Lennon and McCartney together and the only photo of Lennon signing the contract that later catalyzed The Beatles’ breakup reported by the Culture Map.
The potency of Pang’s photos lies in her unique talent for depicting the man behind the superstar. In an interview with the San Diego News, Pang said, “John was human, he had all the frailties… He didn’t see himself as a god. He didn’t perceive himself as a superstar or rock star or even a legend.”
The insightful Pang narrated how she suggested to Lennon that she possibly collaborate again with McCartney. Although this collaboration never took place, the brief encounter between the two music icons remains an indelible mark in music history, memorialized within the unique photo collection.
The photographs showcased by May Pang offer a valuable insight into John Lennon’s private life during a period of profound creative evolution. This collection highlights their 18-month journey, presenting an honest depiction of Lennon the individual, separate from Lennon the legend. As people around the world honor Lennon’s musical genius, “The Lost Weekend: The Photography of May Pang” pays homage to the human being beneath the celebrity exterior.
Hosted at the Ao5 Gallery in Austin for just three days, the exclusive exhibit is free to visitors. A grand cocktail reception will allow guests to meet May Pang personally.
Capturing Colors Unseen: A Simple Tutorial on Cross Polarization
Cross polarization transforms images of a variety of clear subjects into rainbow, fluorescent works of art with equipment that you probably already have. Learn the easy process behind this clever optical technique to create some masterpieces of your own.
There is something truly magical about cross polarization. The first time trying this technique reminded me of the first time seeing an image develop in the darkroom. It is hard to comprehend how something so beautiful can result from such a mundane process.
I have shown the below image to many people over the years and asked them to guess what the subject is. Most will answer that it is a crystal. However, this is a crunched-up piece of cellophane tape! The ability to take something so unremarkable and turn it into an attractive photographic subject started a short series where I experimented with a wide variety of subjects to create some fine art pieces.
In the next image, I attempted to visualize how music makes me feel, by letting cross polarization tell the tale of the enjoyable emotional journey experienced by listening to some of your favorite songs. Yes, these are some of my favorite songs.
In 2021, I tackled my frustrations surrounding self-isolation boredom by turning my lens on COVID testing kits in order to highlight the amount of single-use plastic that was being generated in response to the pandemic. Cross polarization was a tool for storytelling in this instance. What can cross polarization be for you?
The Physics Behind the Art
I’m a firm believer that you should research the theory or the science before trying something out. You will have heard of polarized light and polarizing filters. This may be through your journey through photography or from something as widely known as sunglasses with a polarized coating to help minimize glare from light-reflecting surfaces such as water, glass, or snow, helping to protect your eyes from UV rays. A polarizer is an optical filter that works by blocking all incident light waves but those in a specific plane of oscillation, in line with the polarizing filter. The resulting effect of this is minimized reflections from specular surfaces. Cross polarization takes this one step further, by taking two linear polarizers – one at the light source and one between the subject and the lens, and rotating each polarizer opposite to one another to cause further light extinction. which causes the remaining light to split in the visible spectrum. This all sounds very complex, but the rest is easy.
Scientific Applications of Cross Polarization
Cross polarization, also referred to as photoelasticity, not only results in aesthetically pleasing images, but this technique is also extremely useful across many areas of science, manufacturing quality assurance, and medicine.
Macro and Micro Photography
Cross polarization can be used in macro photography with extremely small subjects, bringing out those fantastic colors on subjects such as insect wings and other biological objects. Small details can be revealed in hard plastic and acrylic objects. Going smaller with micro photography, cross polarization can visualize minuscule creatures in bodies of water and help to colorfully visualize crystallized structures, cell membranes, and chemical compounds normally invisible to the naked eye.
Forensic and Medical Photography
Cross polarization is utilized in forensic investigations to capture detailed images without reflections from shiny surfaces, ensuring accurate documentation of evidence. This process is also useful in dental photography; The surface of the tooth is covered in shiny enamel, and dentists utilize cross polarized light in order to achieve an unobstructed view of the surface of the tooth.
Manufacturing
When certain materials, like plastics or glass, are subjected to stress, they exhibit birefringence, meaning they split light into two perpendicular components. Cross polarization allows manufacturers to analyze stress patterns during the design and prototype process. This is crucial for ensuring the quality and reliability of the final product. By studying stress distribution, manufacturers can consider factors such as load-bearing capabilities and durability.
The manufacturing application of cross polarization is what we are going to be working with in this tutorial. Transparent materials such as hard plastics are some of the best subjects for showing the technique and are what I usually photograph when experimenting with cross polarization.
Step-by-Step Guide
Materials Needed
Set Up Your Shooting Space
Firstly, you will need a polarized light source, which can be expensive at most usable sizes. Luckily, LCD screens contain polarized film, so you will find that your laptop, iPad, or TV screen can act as your light source. I am going to demonstrate by using a 2020 MacBook Pro with a sheet of black paper under a sheet of glass on top of the keyboard to create a reflective surface with which to place my plastics and other objects. To turn the MacBook Pro into a light source, simply play a 10 Hour White Screen video on YouTube, oreate a white JPEG in Photoshop, or leave a blank Word document open.
Next, attach a polarizing filter to your camera lens. If using a circular polarizing filter, you may need to rotate the filter to find the desired polarization angle later in the process. Placing your camera on a tripod is useful for any still life shoot, especially so here, as you will want to adjust your filter and adjust your objects for best positioning.
Adjust your camera settings as necessary in manual mode to have control over the exposure. Start with a low ISO setting to minimize noise. Choose a narrower aperture, f/8 or higher, for appropriate depth of field. Adjust the shutter speed to achieve the desired exposure, keeping in mind that longer exposure times may be necessary in low-light conditions. You are now ready to shoot! You should already be able to see the vibrant colors revealed. However, you should continue to tweak your camera settings for optimal results until satisfied.
Focus on the plastic objects and rotate the circular polarizing filter on your camera lens while observing the live view or view through the viewfinder. You’ll notice changes in reflections and color intensity. The background may change from pure white to purple or even black, depending on the quality and position of the polarizing filters used. Find the position where the reflections are minimized and the rainbow colors of the plastic objects become more pronounced.
Try this technique for yourselves! This is an extremely accessible technique, and everyone will already own something at home which will look great illuminated with the cross polarization technique. Follow the step-by-step instructions and share your results in the comments below. What object worked best?
