Night Photograph Wins Award
A night photograph by John Vias titled "Large Boat Winch" 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 28, 2007 -- "Large Boat Winch," a night
photograph by John Vias, earned a Juror Award in the Joyce Gordon Gallery's
"Glimpses in Time" exhibition. 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 Street 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 over 200 entries from as far away as Great Britain
and South Korea. Vias's entry was among the 66 selected for inclusion.
"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
streetlights in the two cities. Because of the long, three-minute exposure, the
waves blend together into a solid void.
On his website, 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 is an award-winning fine art photographer. He has participated in many
regional exhibitions and has been recognized in art and photography
competitions. His work hangs in private collections in the US and abroad and can
be previewed at his website,
www.johnvias.com.
About Joyce Gordon Gallery:
The Joyce Gordon Gallery, located in one of the most culturally diverse cities
in the United States, is dedicated to representing and exhibiting inspirational
and gifted artists who challenge us all to grow, think, and be free. The gallery
provides a forum for creative and cultural exchanges that support the creative
pursuit of the individual and that seek to make work accessible to a broad
audience. More information is available at
www.joycegordongallery.com.
Contact:
John Vias
510-847-4465
http://www.johnvias.com
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