John Zager Draws Large Crowd

Friday evening, August 19th, John Zager had planned to speak during the opening reception for his photo exhibition and book kick-off, both entitled: Durham In Changing Light. There were so many visitors that the talk was abandoned. Most of his time was spent autographing his new book and answering visitors' questions. We were all having a little trouble keeping up with the flow of visitors last night. Even though the gallery officially closes at 9PM on 3rd Fridays, some visitors lingered, and late comers squeezed in until nearly ten. Mr. Zager's work offers a new perspective of Durham - but make your own judgement. His work will be on display through September 10th at Through This Lens gallery. His book will be available through the holiday season - and priced at only $18.99 has already proven to be a great gift idea.

Sad News about David Page

David Page, a long-time friend, and supporter of Through This Lens, passed away Saturday, August 13th, after a few months of illness.

David, graduate of RIT, had always been very active in the photography community by lending his support to local exhibitions and groups. He can be credited with bringing such notables as Barbara Morgan and Gordon Parks to speak at Duke University in years past. He had also been heavily involved in the Hugh Mangum Pack House Museum in Durham. Recently, he and Dr. Richard Zakia, along with the help of Vicki Wilson, authored the book Photographic Composition A Visual Guide, published by Focal Press in late 2010. All of those things are important, and memorable. I will remember his friendship above all.

Respectfully,
Roylee Duvall
August 14, 2011

Hand + Eye Hand Made Photography Contest

If you have missed our listings elsewhere, you still have time to enter the Hand+Eye competition. Time is running short. To read about the competition, and related exhibition and publications please see: http://www.fotosavant.com/Contest/call_for_entries.html.

Talks by Bryce Lankard

July 20th: Really, I should also include Donn Young - but I like short titles. Today, July 20, 2011 both Bryce Lankard and Donn Young will speak at the Gregg Museum on the NC State University campus in Raleigh. The talk begins at 6PM, and is related to John Rosenthal's exhibition currently on display at the Gregg.

August 7th: The title correctly says "talks" because Bryce Lankard will present an artist's talk at Through This Lens on Sunday, August 7th from 3-5PM. I hope you will join us - especially if you can't attend the Raleigh event.

Please remember that we have Land of Dreams by Bryce Lankard on display through August 13th. If you visit the Gregg Museum to hear the talk, or to see Mr. Rosenthal's work on display there, also know that we have prints from both John Rosenthal and Bryce Lankard available for viewing and purchase. If you don't see what you are looking for, please ask.

Summer Vacation + New Exhibition coming in August

First of all, Through This Lens gallery and artist's services will be closed from Sunday July 3rd through Monday July 11th. This year we are actually closed less time than in past summers. Please forgive us is we cause you any inconvenience. Our staff is very small, and it is the only way to get a break. We also close for a few days near the end of year holidays.

The GOOD NEWS is that we've booked a new exhibition Durham: In Changing Light by John Zager, and hopefully a book signing too. Mr. Zager's work will go on display, along with a reception for the artist and book signing, on Friday, August 19, 2011. At this point, there is still a little concern about the books being delivered on time - but the photographs will be on the walls. The books will also be available through our web site if you miss the exhibition in person. You will find more information at our web site: http://www.throughthislens.com/zager.html.

Rostagni has Bush in a Box

Jean-Christian Rostagni first showed his photographs here in the fall of 2006, and has continued to be an important artist for us. He not only spends days printing and making one-of-a-kind frames, he also makes custom travel boxes for many of his works. The photo shows M. Rostagni with "Bush is a Terrorist" ready to travel. The work inside the box is aproximately 48x51 inches - and the box has room to spare.

We have signed, numbered Rostagni prints, both framed and un-framed at surprisingly good prices. M. Rostagni is a world-class artist and craftsman. The quality of his work is more like masters of the 1960s than artists active today - that is to be taken as a superlative, since so many artists today have taken the easy road, rather than the lavish treatment afforded every one of Rostagni's works.

Rex Miller on WUNC The State of Things

Photographer and film maker Rex Miller was interviewed on WUNC radio today, May 2, 2011, by Frank Statio. Through This Lens hosted an exhibition of Mr. Miller's project "All the Blues Gone" which was discussed during the WUNC interview. Original signed gelatin-silver prints from All the Blues Gone are available for viewing or purchase at Through This Lens. A book by the same title, which includes a CD with music and interview material, is also available at the gallery. To hear, or download, the interview please go to : http://wunc.org/tsot/archive/Meet_Rex_Miller.mp3/view?searchterm=miller, then scroll down to find the Listen Now or Download Audio buttons.

Visit the Rex Miller Artist page at our web site for more information about All the Blues Gone.