April Brings two solo exhibits to the Rhode Island Center for Photographic Art, Christopher Morse in the Main Gallery and JB Hack in the Inner Gallery.
Beyond Recognition: Art in the Wild
C E Morse
Christopher Morse is a Photographer based in Maine who is presenting a selection of abstract compositions from real-world objects in a creative process he refers to as ”Capturing Art in the Wild” His explanation of his work may be most succinctly summarized by quoting Henry David Thoreau – “It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.”
C E started out as an avid car buff. Maintaining several vintage cars required many trips to Johnnie Monroe’s; the local vintage car boneyard where he discovered “Wild Art”. Trading in his toolbox for a camera; much of his work is captured at automobile salvage yards where he has embraced the beauty of imperfection. Chris studied sculpture and Glassblowing while developing his Photography. He considers himself fortunate to have had the opportunity to study with Aaron Siskind and Paul Caponigro among others.
His exhibition, “Beyond Recognition: Art in the Wild” opens April 19 at the Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts. Sample Image “North Berwick”
Impact: _
JB Hack
JB Hack is a local photographer and Toxicologist at Rhode Island Hospital. As an Emergency Medicine physician, he witnesses the Ripple Effect caused by drunk driving and is one of the spokespersons for the Department of Transportation’s new anti-drunk driving initiative. Motivated by a desire to stimulate awareness, Jason will be exhibiting images from his “Impact” series Jason’s personal motivation is as a father, husband and friend—”I know that through no fault of their own, statistics suggest that my loved ones might be involved in an alcohol-related crash at any time”.
The emergency department at Rhode Island Hospital sees at least one alcohol-related crash victim every single day. While Nationally 2 out of 3 people will be involved in a drunk driving incident in their lifetimes… too often basic things like driving safety are forgotten in the cacophony of the world around us. Jason’s photographs, shot in the style of 1940’s crime scene photos, bring home the message in a more lasting way than words and leave you with an image that echoes or ripples through your day long after you have left the gallery.
The shows open with a Reception on Thursday, April 19th from 5:00 – 9:00 pm as part of Gallery Night Providence.
On view through May 11th with an artist talk on May 9th from 7:00 – 9:00 pm.
The gallery is open Thursdays and Fridays 1:00 – 4:00 pm, Saturdays 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm and by appointment.
E-mail gallery@riphotocenter.org for more information.
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