August 18 - September 29, 2022
From Baker Schorr Fine Art:
“The power of photography cannot be overstated. Through his or her lens, the visionary photographer invites the viewer into new worlds of beauty, form and insight. Ansel Adams said “a good photograph is knowing where to stand” and I would add, knowing who to stand next to. This exhibition of works by Alan Ross and Greg Piazza primarily features landscapes of the AmericanWest. The magnificent images highlight not just physical position and technical mastery, but the aspects of seeing and relationship that set the stage for a successful picture. For artists throughout history, mentors and teachers, friends and family members, and of course the viewer, play a role in the unfolding drama of a painting or photograph.
Alan Ross is an internationally respected master photographer and educator whose photographs hang in collections around the world. He honed his vision and technique while working side-by-side with Ansel Adams as his full-time photographic assistant.
Greg Piazza of Dallas, Texas is an award-winning photographer and painter whose work explores the influence of environment on our thoughts and emotions, juxtaposing permanent subjects with moving elements in his compositions.
Figures are not visible in most of the 30 photographs in this collection, and yet, they are there. Alan Ross was mentored by Ansel Adams through much of his career. Greg Piazza in turn has been mentored by Alan Ross in fine tuning his printing and processing. This collaboration exemplifies the invaluable thread of mentoring which stretches not just into art history, but far into the future.
“There are two people in every picture: the photographer and the viewer,” Ansel Adams famously suggested.
We are glad you’re in the picture and look forward to welcoming you to this inspiring exhibition.”
Reception: August 18, 2022 | 6–8 pm
200 Spring Park Drive, Suite 105
Midland, 79705 Texas
432.687.1268
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