Monday, June 21, 2010

Michael Borek at Gallery 12 12

Beat the heat with 12 12 Gallery's newest 'cool' exhibitions! 12 12 Gallery, in Richmond, VA, continues its Year of the Photographer with 3 new exhibitions by 3 regional photographers from Virginia, North Carolina and Maryland.

Please join us for the artists' reception on Sunday afternoon, June 27th, from 2-5 pm. These exhibitions will run through Sunday, August 1st.

12 East 12th Street
Richmond, VA 23224
Thurs & Fri: 12pm-4PM; Saturday: 11am-6pm; Sunday: 12pm-5pm
info@1212galleryrichmond.com
804.233.9957

Canadian by Michael Borek from Half Awake

I took these photographs with my eyes closed. By that, I don't mean that I lowered my lids over my pupils to prevent light form transmitting the images to me. Rather, these photographs were taken through an imaginary filter that reveals what is there to be seen in addition to - or in spite of - the bare images themselves.

Although I took these pictures mostly during the day, they contain nocturnal elements that suggest the sensation of simultaneously being awake and asleep. They document my encounters with scenes that felt intense, sometimes even and strange, yet also oddly familiar. Perhaps they capture dreams that I have yet to experience. Or maybe they seen familiar because I have dreamed of them before. I am not entirely sure about the meaning of these pictures; my subconscious may be trying to get the upper hand.

-- Michael Borek

Monday, June 14, 2010

Reception for Keating / Matthews Exhibit

A reception was held on Sunday, June 13 for the new exhibits by Karen Keating and Janet Matthews. Seen below are some of the early arrivals at yesterday's event.

Next month, the artists will return for an artist talk on Thursday, July 8 at 7:30pm.