October 22 - November 19, 2022
From Davis Gallery:
“Traveling the northern equatorial cities of Europe and the America’s, Kevin Greenblat invites us into his vision of real life magical moments. Rich with truth and humanity, giving us glimpses into the secrets of the now as only a true street photographer can lens. Davis Gallery invites you to this special showing of Greenblat’s latest work. You will be moved and enlighten, joyed and awed via the lens of a true master of the art.
Artist Statement
Nothing is more interesting than looking at the real world as it unfolds. Staged photos have their place and their own particular kind of beauty, but to me, the contrived can never equal the intimacy of capturing a subject in its natural environment who is unveiling a truly honest and intimate moment.
Of course, the presence of both photographer and camera have the potential to disrupt these moments of intimacy, and it is in acknowledging this fact that my choices as an artist have the strongest impact on the resulting images. As I usually come in close for a photo, I work to make myself included rather than be intrusive with subject and surrounding. I also only make use of natural light, as I want to continue to represent the moment as sincerely as possible with a minimum of external influence.
In a world so full of mediated images, of screens and more screens, of avatars and anonymity, all of which distance us from whatever true subject we are trying to encounter, my priority is to remove as many barriers between the viewer and the image as possible, including my own intentions. What matters to me is the subject itself and how it can function as a glimpse into the truth from which the viewer can make ameaning of their own.
~ Kevin Greenblat”
Reception: October 22, 2022 | 4–7 pm
837 W. 12th Street
Austin, 78701 TX
(512) 477-4929
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