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Night Photograph by John Vias Wins Award in Gordon Parks Tribute Exhibition
A night photograph by John Vias titled "Large Boat Winch" was selected for inclusion, and earned a Juror Award, in the Joyce Gordon Gallery's "Glimpses in Time" exhibition, which runs August 1-31, 2007. The gallery will host a reception in Oakland, California, on Friday, August 3, 4:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Oakland, CA (PRWEB) July 27, 2007 -- "Large Boat Winch," a night photograph by John Vias, has been selected for inclusion in the Joyce Gordon Gallery's "Glimpses in Time" exhibition and earned a Juror Award. The juror was Stephen Wirtz, owner of the prestigious Stephen Wirtz Gallery in San Francisco.
A reception will be held Friday, August 3, 2007, 4:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. The public is invited; Vias expects to attend.
The Joyce Gordon Gallery is located at 406 - 14th St, Oakland, CA 94612, two blocks from the 12th St BART station. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday, noon to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
"Glimpses in Time - A Juried Photography Exhibition in Honor of Gordon Parks" recognizes the late artist for his significant accomplishments as a world-renowned photographer, as well as journalist, filmmaker, novelist, poet, composer, and librettist, who significantly impacted many generations of artists. The exhibition drew entries from as far away as Great Britain and South Korea.
"Large Boat Winch" was captured at the Berkeley Marina. In this painterly image, a rust red winch used to lower small boats into San Francisco Bay and haul them out again rests motionless at the water's edge. In the background, the colors of the skylines of Oakland and Emeryville reflect the different types of street lights in the two cities. Because of the long, three-minute exposure, the waves blend together into a solid void.
On his Web site, Vias quotes Confucius: "Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees it." Vias explains, "a central focus of my work is to reveal the beauty in ordinary things." His photographs often feature common objects: a drinking fountain, a highway overpass, park benches.
Vias's home and studio are located in Ocean View, a West Berkeley neighborhood. He describes the area as diverse, providing a "wide variety of potential subjects, including a marina, foundry, factories, stores, restaurants, apartments, and houses." The locale supplies much of the subject matter for his work. "Strong lines and unusual shapes draw my eye," Vias said. "The ambiguity of purpose, content, and history of some structures intrigues me."
He captures his night photographs on film with the aid of exposures as long as twenty minutes. Of the surreal colors in some of his images, Vias explains, "they occur through the intersection of film, long exposures, and available light."
About John Vias
John Vias wanders around in the dark taking pictures. He's an award-winning fine art photographer
whose work has been recognized in competitions and reprinted in the press.
It hangs in public, private and corporate collections in the U.S. and abroad.
Vias (his name rhymes with "bias") was born in Illinois in 1965 and earned a
Certificate in Photography from University of California Berkeley Extension and
a B.A. from the University of Florida. He lives and works in Berkeley, California.
His work can be previewed at his Web site, johnvias.com.
About Joyce Gordon Gallery
Located steps from public transportation in Oakland, California, one of the
most culturally diverse cities in the United States, the Joyce Gordon Gallery
is dedicated to representing and exhibiting inspirational and gifted artists
who challenge us to grow, think and be free. More information is available
at joycegordongallery.com.
Contact
John Vias
510-558-7470