Video interview with reporter Nancy Sheehan about the Things We Project Show
September 16, 2010
July 15, 2010
Photographers Take Over Worcester Gallery For A One-Night Show
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Photographers Take Over Worcester Gallery For A One-Night Show
Things We Project Show
(Worcester, Mass.) Photographers can be real control freaks.
From behind the camera, they crop the composition, manipulate the lighting and adjust the focus. But that’s just the beginning. Now they’re taking control of a Worcester gallery for a one-night show.
“I have my own ideas about what I want to show, and how to show it,” said Jeff Haynes, one of the exhibiting photographers and the show’s organizer. “And while this area definitely has lots of great galleries and talented curators, I just don’t have the patience to wait for one of them to get on board with my vision.”
As a result, Haynes is organizing Things We Project with five other Massachusetts photographers. The show, set for Saturday Sept. 18, 2010 at the Sprinkler Factory, will feature photographers Nicole Chan, Scott Erb, Haynes, Dana Lane, Steve Stearns and Cynthia Woehrle.
“As the name suggests, this event is designed specifically for each photographer to showcase what he or she aims to achieve as an artist,” Haynes said.
Each photographer has selected 10 images to represent one cohesive body of work for the show. The six collections vary widely in scope, including figurative, narrative, travel and painterly style photos. Worcester photographer, Scott Erb, has chosen to highlight ten portraits from his Red Room Project for display. “I’m excited about this show. It’s an opportunity for me to showcase some of my favorite images from a year long project.” Erb said.
“This is a chance for the photographers to talk about how they view the world through their respective lenses,” Haynes said. “I didn’t want a show constrained by a single theme – I wanted an honest presentation from each photographer of what he or she likes to shoot.”
The 60 photos will be presented through a combination of computer displays and digital projectors. The move was made, in part, to save on the costs in printing, matting and framing 60 images. But there were other considerations, too.
Things We Project poster
“The projectors certainly add a theatrical element, which I like,” Haynes said. “And the computer displays provide a relatable interface for viewers. Most of us see a steady stream of images on our computer screens, thanks to the Internet. So the show will feature a variation on a format we have come to accept for viewing photos.”
The show is scheduled to run from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010 at the Sprinkler Factory, 38 Harlow St., Worcester, Mass. The show is free and open to the public.
High resolution copies of sample photos are available to media upon request. Things We Project is a special, one-night-only event happening on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 7:30 to 10 at the Sprinkler Factory, 38 Harlow St. in Worcester, Mass. The show is free and open to the public.
http://ThingsWeProject.wordpress.com
Contact: Jeff Haynes
show organizer and
exhibiting photographer
(508) 954-4955
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December 16, 2009
Video of the Red Room Project!
When I heard about one of my favorite photographers, Chase Jarvis, Judging a Nikon Video Contest called “Your Day 140 Seconds or Less” I knew I wanted to be part of it. So I went to one of my most creative friends, Joe Santa Maria of Kill the Ball Media, and told him what I wanted to do. Together we brain stormed and came up with a concept. I danced about, took photos, growled a bit, made many comments. He created music, did the editing and after many many many hours of work – we finally had a final project.
I would invite you to view this video now. It’s about my Red Room Project. I only use natural light when shooting in my Red Room so the video is done the same way… Please take a look at it, share it with your friends, and please please please leave me comments! I would love to hear your feed back.
Thank you for all your support!
Cheers, Scott
