I find myself drawn to particular places, landscapes that reveal a personality and emit a force that excites me, scares me or gives me solace. These locations, not necessarily beautiful, often visually banal, become energized by a streak of light, a dense shadow, a path with no exit, or a view through a spray of branches. My photographs index disturbances, both visual and perceived, caused by light, form and the geometry of chaos and stillness.
Artist Bios
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Gerard Franciosa
Gerard Franciosa (b. Queens, NY 1967) has been photographing for over 30 years. He studied photography and art at Pratt Institute where he developed a love for photographic printing. As the owner of My Own Color Lab, a custom darkroom facility, he works hand in hand with artists, museums and galleries printing work for exhibition, allowing him to continue to pursue his quest for the perfect print. He lives on Staten Island with his wife and two children.
Organizations
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The Alice Austen House
A vibrant cultural center, the Alice Austen House keeps the bold spirit of the early American photographer alive by presenting changing exhibitions of Austen’s pioneering historic photographs and of contemporary photography, providing education programs for students, offering a range of cultural programs for the public.
The Sound of Shadows
Featuring: Gerard Franciosa
Curated by: Victoria Munro
Supported by:
Locations
View Location Details Alice Austen House2 Hylan Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10305
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- Tuesday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Thursday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Friday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Saturday -
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