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SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 // 7 Art and process connect in analog photography Finnish Brotherhood to ‘Remnants’ photo hold dinner, celebration exhibition opens at LightBox gallery ASTORIA — LightBox Pho- tographic Gallery will open the exhibit “Remnants” with an artists’ reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. Jurors Kaden Kratzer and Nadezda Nikalova-Kratzer will also give the talk “On the Edge of Avant Garde and Antiquarian Photography” at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9. In “Remnants,” original images and image objects crafted using a variety of processes from the dawn of photography are exhibited. As photography moves forward in the 21st century and advances with modern technology, some artists have intentionally chosen to return to the roots of photography, incorporating antiquarian processes to further their artistic expression. These one-of-a-kind, labor-intensive art pieces developed into a distinctive sub category, where art and process became intrinsically connected and in many instances inseparable. Many of these early processes involve archaic and often dangerous chemistry as well as surfaces such as metal and glass. This combination of alchemy and physicality SUBMITTED PHOTO “Tatting” by S. Gayle Stevens. allows the viewer to not only respond to the image itself but also to the qualities of the particular process, it being an integral part of the piece. From the Bay Area of California, Nikalova-Kratzer and Kratzer are modern day alchemists practicing helio- graph processes of the 19th century and the handcrafting of unique image-objects. Nikalova-Kratzer crafts lens-less photogenic drawings (photograms) on metal and glass and also works with large-format cameras and pe- riod lenses to create tintypes and ambrotypes. In addition to being featured in various publications, her work has been shown nationally and internationally and recognized with awards. In the tradition of alche- mists, Kratzer is interested in antiquarian and obscure photographic processes of the 19th century. He studied photography at Stanford University, KALA Berkeley Art Institute, Rayko Photo Center, F295, and the George Eastman Museum. He has exhibited nationally and inter- nationally. “The artists in this exhibi- tion have each made a delib- erate choice to step into the obscure and exciting world of analog photography in pursuit of their own artistic vision. A vision that is distinctly con- temporary and avant-garde even as it revisits the past. A vision that rises above process (for process sake): Where the artist integrates historic tech- nology into the narrative and uses it to shape the experience of the viewer,” Kratzer said. “It is evident that artists featured in this exhibit know their craft. The investments in time and the appreciation for the handmade photograph are palpable in each image,” Kratzer continued. “These artists are also eager to ex- periment in order to construct a personal vocabulary from a palette of artifacts, as a paint- SUBMITTED PHOTO “Alchemy and Angles” by Ross Faircloth. er might. Each unique art piece embodies the tension between chance and control, entropy and order — as if relecting on the very nature of life.” LightBox Photographic Gallery continues the tradition of exhibiting photographic art created with untraditional methods. The 45 photogra- phers featured in “Remnants” include some of the most tal- ented artists using alternative photographic processes from around the world, resulting in a show of extraordinary works. The exhibit runs to Oct. 6. LightBox is located at 1045 Marine Drive. For more infor- mation, call 503-468-0238 or visit lightbox-photographic. com ASTORIA — The Finnish Brotherhood will hold a cel- ebration of Astoria’s mari- time heritage with an exhibit and dinner at Suomi Hall. On Saturday, Sept. 10, the Fresh Off The Boat salm- on dinner and exhibit will be offered to the public. The cultural and historic exhibit will focus on ishing on the Columbia River and surrounding waters, includ- ing Finnish immigrants who were part of this heritage. Artifacts, paintings and maritime-related memora- bilia will be on display from 5:30 p.m. on, followed by a dinner of local Colum- bia River salmon, accom- panied by local produce, marinated mushrooms, salad and a special dessert. Beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres will be available during the exhibit hour from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be served from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Suomi Hall is located at 244 W. Marine Drive. Only 100 tickets will be sold at $18 per person. To or- der, call 503-325-3900, and leave a message with your name, phone number and number of tickets desired. Tickets will be held on a irst-come, irst-served basis. Proceeds will help the Finnish Brotherhood reno- vate the 130-year-old lodge. Sign up for dance classes with Encore Dance Studio GEAHART and WARRENTON — Encore Dance Studio’s fall dance classes are open for enrollment. The studio offers tap, jazz, ballet, tumbling, acro, hip-hop and more for ages preschool through adult. View the schedule at getyoudancing.com or call 503-717-1637. New this year, Encore is operating a dance shuttle, picking up daily at Astor, Lewis & Clark, and Seaside Heights elementary schools for its after-school program. Encore operates two locations in Gearhart and Warrenton. Members enjoy free Mommy & Me at 5 p.m. Monday. Members also enjoy free adult burlesque classes at 7:30 p.m. Thursday during the month of September. See the world from the point of view of Ugandan girls in ‘ZoomUganda’ photography exhibition MANZANITA — The Hoffman Center for the Arts in Manzanita will host a special photo exhibit “ZoomUganda” during the month of September. Directed by intercultural consultant Julie Resnick, the “ZoomUganda” project put cameras in the hands of a dozen Ugandan girls and had them document their lives and tell their own sto- ries through their lenses. The exhibit will be on display in the Hoffman Center Gallery from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, 16, 23 and 30. Resnick, a Manzanita res- ident, will discuss “Behind the Scenes of ZoomUganda” during a special reception at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16. “‘ZoomUganda’ empow- ered its participants to stand in the centers of their world and show you the view from there,” said Resnick. “Viewers can see what these girls experience as signiicant, as sacred: chores before and after the two- hour walk to school and back each day, a favorite goat, elderly relatives stand- ing in for dearly departed parents, those parents’ many graves.” Resnick said the project gave the girls an opportunity for further education, which is the “single most effective step a family, village and country can take to build communities, improve health conditions and foster economic growth.” She add- ed, “Educating girls quite literally changes our world.” Resnick’s website is zoomuganda.org NEWS TALK FOR THE COAST Pro viding live a nd lo ca l new s co vera ge every da y Y ou could see it ton igh t, rea d a bout it tom orrow or h ea r it live N O W !
