Featuring work by: Students of IN-Tech Academy MS/HS 368
Faces of Us is a student project that delves into the power of portraits as a means to capture a unique moment and convey personal narratives. This student-led exhibition features a thoughtfully curated collection of portraits, some of which are accompanied by a text by the artist that sheds light on their journeys, perspectives, and identities and those of their subjects.
Each portrait and photo is crafted to depict not just the physical features of the subject but also to convey their emotions, expressions, and inner worlds. The project seeks to unveil the person, their vulnerabilities, strengths, and complexities, and reveal some of the stories that shape their lives.
For a couple of these photo projects students were invited to share their personal narratives with accompanying text in which they could express their thoughts, memories, and reflections. These narratives provide a powerful context for the portraits, giving viewers a deeper understanding of the subjects and their perspectives.
Faces of Us aims to highlight a variety of experiences and foster empathy and understanding among viewers. It encourages introspection and reflection on our own stories and the stories of others, celebrating the richness and complexity of the human spirit. The exhibition provides a unique opportunity for the student photographers to showcase their artistic talents and their experiences and vision in a compelling and meaningful way.
Organizations
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IN-Tech Academy MS/HS 368
We are committed to becoming self-reliant learners who are prepared to work as agents of change equipped to resist and dismantle systemic injustice and to create a more just and equitable society.
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Photoville
Founded in 2011 in Brooklyn, NY, Photoville was built on the principles of addressing cultural equity and inclusion, which we are always striving for, by ensuring that the artists we exhibit are diverse in gender, class, and race.
In pursuit of its mission, Photoville produces an annual, city-wide open air photography festival in New York City, a wide range of free educational community initiatives, and a nationwide program of public art exhibitions.
By activating public spaces, amplifying visual storytellers, and creating unique and highly innovative exhibition and programming environments, we join the cause of nurturing a new lens of representation.
Through creative partnerships with festivals, city agencies, and other nonprofit organizations, Photoville offers visual storytellers, educators, and students financial support, mentorship, and promotional & production resources, on a range of exhibition opportunities.
For more information about Photoville visit, www.photoville.com
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PhotoWings
PhotoWings believes that photography has the power to influence the world. As such, we invest in strategic collaborations and programs that help make photography better understood, created, utilized, seen and saved. We also have a rich archive with hundreds of hours of original interviews and partner presentations from both within and outside the photo world, as well as curricula, tool kits, resources and community activities. We believe that meaningful engagement with photography can foster deep thinking, communication and help people better understand and navigate the world.
PhotoWings has been a proud partner of the Eddie Adams Workshop since 2015 and Photoville since 2017.
Faces of Us: Portraits and Personal Narratives
Featuring: Various Artists
Curated by: Chris Parkman
Locations
View Location Details IN-Tech Academy MS/HS 368 Number 77 on the official photoville map Click to download this year's map
Recipient of the 2023 Photoville & PhotoWings Educator Exhibition Grant
