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SCAD Student Photographers Turn Their Lenses on “Power in Perspective”

Apr 26, 2024 By Admin in Photography

The double-height windows of the Savannah College of Art and Design’s Gutstein Gallery open onto the downtown streets of the city, nicknamed “The Hostess City of the South.” It’s with something akin to irony, then, that the gallery’s current photography show explores the myriad ways women harness their own power to throw off the burdens of societal expectations. The show, titled “Power in Perspective,” features 45 student artists, ranging from undergraduate students to MFA candidates, and their photographic interpretations of women’s’ resilience.

Anyone familiar with the caliber of SCAD’s programming knows to expect the talents of future industry leaders on display at its student showcases, and “Power in Perspective” is no exception. German camera manufacturer Leica teamed up with the university to support the exhibiting students with equipment and mentorship from documentary photographer Cheriss May. A photographer who has captured presidents, their families, and whose work has earned the elusive A1 spot on the front page of the New York Times, May guided the 45 photographers through the process of producing exhibition-caliber work. “Beyond masterful guidance on aesthetic and technical aspects, Cheriss was very involved in discussing how to create an image that is not only striking but is packed with emotion and makes viewers able to imagine what happened before and after the moment captured on camera,” SCAD Museum of Art assistant curator Brittany Richmond tells Surface.

In Penny and the Band, Tanner Phillips so deftly captures the sunkissed faces of the vintage-sporting subjects that the viewer can practically feel the sun on their own face. Hannah Esquenazi’s Erosion, meanwhile, evokes resilience in the face of the insurmountable, with its subject bracing herself from waves on a sea boulder. Richmond credits the nature of the photography program’s open call for the show’s variety of perspectives. “From these diverse perspectives, both intimate, public, personal, and collective themes emerged such as family, motherhood, grandmothers, matriarchy, identity politics, fashion, community, and culture,” she said.

Below, see more works from the show, on view through April 29.

Chief Photographer Chuck Sibley to retire after more than 51 years at KTTC

Apr 26, 2024 By Admin in Photography

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – After more than 51 years working at KTTC, Chief Photographer Chuck Sibley has announced he is retiring from the business, or as he would call it, “the racket.”

Chuck joined the station as a part-time Studio Camera Operator for then KROC-TV, now KTTC, on August 1, 1972. Chuck graduated earlier that year from Lourdes High School. In 1977, he started as a news photographer; a job he’s held for the last 46 years.

During his five decades-plus with KTTC, Chuck has made his mark on many stories and many people.

“It’s truly been an honor and a privilege to work with so many great people while covering news, sports and weather,” Chuck said. “Truly an honor and a privilege.”

Chuck has covered the Super Bowl, U.S. Open, Final Four, and the World Series twice. There also hasn’t been a significant high school sports tournament or championship that Chuck hasn’t been on the sidelines for.

Chuck has many top moments behind the lens, but one at the top is a story on the Viola Gopher Count. In the early 2000s, Chuck and reporter Jason Wenisch profiled an 85-year-old man who had trapped more than 15,000 gophers for the annual count. He was known as the “King of Gophers.” Chuck shows this story to every new employee and intern on their first day.

Chuck has won numerous awards for his work from the Minnesota Associated Press Broadcasters, the Minnesota chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, the Rochester Area Officials Association, the Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association and has won a REGIONAL EMMY from the Upper Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

Longtime KTTC Anchor Tom Overlie had this to share about his 24 years working alongside Chuck:

Chuck and I worked together for 24 years on countless stories and special reports. From interviews with governors and other top leaders, to spotlighting Critical Careers…and folks in our community making a difference in the lives of others. When I would go on stories with Chuck, I knew he would bring his best as a talented videographer. I am indebted to him for his incredible work.

And not only is he among the top as a photojournalist—he’s got the best sense of humor and one of the kindest hearts. KTTC and our viewers are the beneficiaries of one very talented guy!

Chuck was also inducted into the Upper Midwest Emmys Gold Circle in October of 2022, honoring his 50 years of service to KTTC and local tv news.

“All my friends and workmates, all of them through the years,” Sibley said that night at the Emmys ceremony in Bloomington. “So many. I’ve been blessed to live and work with so many great teammates in life, both at work and life. And it’s important to be a teammate.”

KTTC General Manager Stephanie Hedrick shared this about Chuck’s retirement:

“KTTC is so thankful for Chuck’s dedication to this station and to the community.

Decades of his service as a photographer has helped inform viewers on historical moments, helped encapsulate memories of young athletes in our communities, and given viewers different perspectives of local news in their communities through his lens.

Chuck is a big part of KTTC’s legacy of great storytelling – one we will stay committed to.”

Chuck has worked with numerous reporters, anchors and photographers throughout his time at KTTC, many of whom he still keeps in contact with. All of Chuck’s current and past colleaguse also still recall his many “Chuckisms” they picked up along the way during their time at KTTC.

When Chuck celebrated 50 years at KTTC, multiple current and former employees, as well as friends and family, wanted to share their message for Chuck. Here’s what they had to say:

KTTC then celebrated 70 years as a station and you can’t tell the story of KTTC without Chuck Sibley and the thousands of stories he was behind the camera for. To honor that, Chuck sat down and tried to name his seven most memorable moments in “Seven Stories with Sibley.”

Chuck’s last day with KTTC will be May 3, where KTTC plans to honor Chuck and all his work both on-air and online throughout the day.

Thank you, Chuck for all your years of dedication and hard work to KTTC and our viewers!

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Picture Chicago: 12 can’t miss photos from Sun-Times photographers

Apr 26, 2024 By Admin in Photography

Justin Greenberg, a Real Estate Broker and team lead for the JG Group at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, calls up his perspective client to help guide them to the home he’ll be showing them, Friday, April 19, 2024, in Deerfield, Ill.

Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times

Prison sentence for climate activist who targeted US National Gallery of Art’s Degas statue

Apr 26, 2024 By Admin in Sculpture

In addition to spending 60 days in prison, Joanna Smith will have to serve 150 hours of community service, ten of which she must spend cleaning graffiti

Perryville Welcomes New City Sculptures for their Fourth Annual Exhibit

Apr 26, 2024 By Admin in Sculpture

PERRYVILLE, Mo. — Visitors and residents in Perryville might notice some new artwork as they drive through town.

18-foot Standing Rock sculpture erected during DAPL protests is leaving North Dakota

Apr 26, 2024 By Admin in Sculpture

‘Not Afraid to Look’, which sculptor Charles Rencountre described as ‘a monument to water protectors’, is moving from Sacred Stone Camp to Park Rapids, Minnesota

Native American Artists Hall of Fame Gala and induction ceremony scheduled for May 18; Tickets now on sale | Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Apr 26, 2024 By Admin in Native

April 26, 2024

The Semple Family Museum of Native American Art at Southeastern Oklahoma State University will induct three artists to its Native American Artists Hall of Fame at its Hall of Fame Gala on Saturday, May 18.

The 2024 inductees to the Native American Artists Hall of Fame are Traci Rabbit, Mike Larsen, and Norma Howard. This is the second class of inductees to the Hall of Fame. Tickets to the gala event are available at www.SE.edu/semplefamilymuseum or by calling (580) 745-2046.

Traci Rabbit is Cherokee painter whose work captures a spirit in the Native American woman that embodies the best in female strength. Traci is the daughter of Cherokee National Treasure and internationally known artist Bill Rabbit and her mother Karen Rabbit. She found her voice in her own art through the influence of her culture and family. The art business consumed her and she applied her business knowledge to growing her family’s Rabbit Studios. The Rabbit family takes pride in producing their art from conception of the original piece all the way through production and packaging, so everything is Native American made.

Mike Larsen is a world-renowned Chickasaw painter and sculptor who has created First American art for more than 40 years. Many of his works honor the culture and history of the Chickasaw Nation. Larsen’s work can also be seen in The Native Americans: An Illustrated History. One of his works titled, “Flight of Spirit,” was unveiled as a permanent display in the Oklahoma State Capitol building. The painting features five First American ballet dancers and is a tribute to the arts in Oklahoma. One of his greatest achievements was a series of Chickasaw elders paintings, which were published in a two-book series. He has been named the 2006 Oklahoman of the Year by Oklahoma Today magazine and 2006 Red Earth Honored One at the Red Earth Festival.

Norma Howard is a Choctaw painter who began drawing at an early age, using the crayons her father would buy and later taught herself to paint using watercolors. Today, the images that Norma paints are a combination of personal reflection and Native American heritage. A central theme in all of Howard’s painting is family. She had seven brothers and sisters and her family often struggled against poverty on the same parcel of land that her mother, Ipokni, homesteaded after walking almost 500 miles from Mississippi to Oklahoma in 1903. In spite of financial hardships, however, Norma’s personal memories of her family tend to be joyful and exuberant. Whether painting images of youth playing or remembering sharing the same bed with four sisters and her mother, the artist always manages to depict a deep sense of commitment and affection.

For more information on the Hall of Fame Gala and the Semple Family Museum, please visit www.SE.edu/semplefamilymuseum or call (580) 745-2046.

New outdoor sculptures installed in Perryville

Apr 26, 2024 By Admin in Sculpture

This morning, crews set up 5 new sculptures in the city of Perryville

Aerial Photos Capture the Abstract Beauty of Iceland’s Glacier Rivers

Apr 26, 2024 By Admin in Photography

Photographer Jan Erik Waider is known for his exploration of Iceland’s magnificent landscape. From incredible icebergs to mysterious waterways, Waider brings out the best of his subjects. In his newest exploration of Iceland, he only builds on his experience to produce a fresh look at the country’s glacial rivers.

According to Waider, Iceland’s winding waterways are called “braided river systems” due to the intricate patterns that they produce. The photographer’s Glacier River Blues is a look at the abstract patterns created by these waterways. At first glance, it’s not immediately clear what we’re looking at. The rivers almost appear as inky markings along a canvas. But as we learn more about Iceland’s rivers, their pathways become clear.

“Most rivers have their source at one of the numerous glaciers and flow towards the sea,” Waider tells My Modern Met. “Along the way, they transport vital nutrients for the ecosystem in the form of sediment. As the flow of the rivers declines, the sediment is deposited within the riverbed, temporarily leaving small islands of sand which cause the river channels to further divide and branch.”

Waider has been exploring these fascinating rivers using drones and small planes for several years. His expertise in seeking out compositions in abstract shapes is evident. The combination of the hypnotic forms and the rivers’ cool colors produces a tranquil atmosphere that is part of what inspires the photographer. “I find their ephemeral and dynamic nature very captivating and inspiring, and I am always fascinated by how different the rivers look,” he admits. “Sometimes, even the same river a few kilometers downstream.”

While the images are calming, there is a lot of hard work that goes into producing them. Though Waider used to use fate to guide him, he’s now moved to looking at satellite imagery to scout locations. Once he finds something interesting, the challenge is making his way there, as many locations are quite remote. He often needs to go off-road or even fly a small plane to get what he’s after. But judging from the results, all of the effort is well worth it.

Shortly, Waider will be spreading his wings and traveling to Alaska for the first time, where he’s looking forward to viewing a new glacial landscape. Follow his adventures on Instagram, and scroll down to see more aerial views of Iceland’s rivers.