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.

Ami Vitale, top photo journalist, talks at TTL

April 12, 2011 during the reception for her new exhibition: Behind the Headlines at Through This Lens, Ami Vitale shared her ideas about how to make compelling and honest photographs. "Get to know your subject" is the best way to describe her philosophy. Ms . Vitale is very much a humanitarian. She has often photographed in difficult situations, but points out that life continues, and beauty is often just around the corner from the uglier side of life. Ms. Vitale encourages anyone interested in making good images to spend as much time as possible getting to know and to by known by the subjects. Her work proves that her approach works. Through This Lens is proud to have her work on display through June 11th of this year.
Photograph of Ami Vitale and listeners courtesy of and copyright by Wendell Hull

Connie Imboden Talk & Reception

Friday night, March 4th, about 40 visitors were present as Connie Imboden gave a formal presentation about her photography. In chronological order Ms. Imboden presented images and shared information about how the images were made, and in some cases, what had influenced her to make them. The talk was spiced with literary reference and a generous number of projected images. Most of Imboden's images are shot in, and sometimes under, water.

Through This Lens also has a small display of her framed gelatin-silver prints. Most of Ms. Imboden's books sold out after the presentation - though we hope to receive more soon.

Color Fidelity in the Digital Workflow

Sunday afternoon master printer and photographer, Wojtek Wojdynski, presented techniques for managing color consistency from start to finish in digital photography. About 25 people attended this first free workshop at Through This Lens. We hope to make other presentations as well as continuing with our history of artists' receptions and talks.

Friday, March 4th, artist, Connie Imboden, will give a talk and visual presentation during her reception. Since this will take place at a special time, please note that Through This Lens will stay open until 8PM that evening. The presentation will begin at 7PM sharp.

Vicki H. Wilson Reception Bright and Tasty

Last Friday, February 18th, Vicki Wilson's opening reception was a smash. Ms. Wilson's photographs, all printed on canvas, are bright and cheery to go along the the promise of Springtime - hopefully not far off. Her daughter and friends also laid a fabulous table. While you missed some great food, the photographs will be on display through April 9th - so don't miss that chance too. Food photograph courtesy of and copyright by David Page.

ChemoToxic reviewed in IndyWeek by Chris Vitiello

Willie Osterman's work entitled ChemoToxic on display at Through This Lens has just been reviewed by Chris Vitiello in the Independent Weekly's Artery on-line. Chris tells me that the review also be published in the Wednesday, February 9th, edition of the paper. Please follow this link to read the review: Positive images: Documenting chemotherapy with archaic photography techniques.

In case you have not seen the exhibition it will be on display through March 12th, 2011 - but don't wait until the last minute. See it any time during our normal business hours: 10:30AM - 5:30PM Tuesday through Friday, and Saturdays until 4PM.