“If we, citizens, do not support our artists, then we sacrifice our imagination on the altar of crude reality and we end up believing in nothing and having worthless dreams.”
― Yann Martel, Life of Pi
You wouldn’t want that dire fate, would you? Then perhaps you’ll consider delighting someone with a gift of photography during this season of festivities. Boston’s South End just hosted First Friday, revealing a plethora of riches. At Ars Libri, Olivia Parker considers and celebrates books with photographs from her series The Eye’s Mind, a treasure trove for any bibliophile (see Feature Image). At Gallery Kayafas, Caleb Cole explores veiled male identities and relationships through his exquisitely conceived and crafted photographically-based works.
“Blue Boy #1, 2014” unique Cyanotype on vintage magazine page by Caleb Cole (courtesy of the artist and Gallery Kayafas, Boston)
Also at Gallery Kayafas, Judy Haberl’s inventive aerial photographs printed on blankets and pillows promise a soft landing. John Goodman’s wonderful celebrity portraits of Boston’s glitterati entertain at Miller Yezerski Gallery, while the eclectic, member-run Galatea Fine Art is featuring over 150 “Small(er) Works and Other Offerings” (including photography) during the month of December. Joseph Carroll and Sons hosts Michael Buhler-Rose, A.A Bronson and Lyla Duey in three exhibits through December 20th.
“Lee Smith, Fenway Park, 1992” by John Goodman (courtesy of the artist and Miller Yezerski Gallery, Boston)
Across town, Robert Klein Gallery will feature Olivia Parker’s “Still/Life” series starting December 13th, while nearby on Newbury Street, Pucker Gallery boasts Fran Forman’s mysterious and fanciful photomontages,”Enchanted Constructions” (https://whatwillyouremember.com/enchanted-constructions-by-fran-forman-pucker-gallery/) through January 4th. The arrival of Forman’s new book, “Escape Artist”, is timed perfectly for “the most magical time of the year.” Panopticon Gallery in Kenmore Square has extended its exhibit of the stunning wintry landscapes created by explorer and Boston Museum of Science founder Bradford Washburn through January 13th (https://whatwillyouremember.com/vintage-washburn-at-panopticon-gallery/) and is also offering a host of fun and affordable photographic holiday goodies.
“The Rower, 2010” archival pigment print by Fran Forman (courtesy of the artist and Pucker Gallery, Boston)
Brenda Bancel will be exhibiting her uplifting project “Finding the Sacred on the Sacred River” at 555 Gallery in South Boston for a short run, from December 10th to 20th; the public is invited to a reception with the artist on Sunday December 14th from 5PM – 8PM. For the ultimate photographic extravaganza, don’t miss the bountiful Griffin Museum Winter Solstice show in Winchester, opening this Thursday, December 11th (public reception from 6PM – 8PM) and running through December 30th. All photographs accepted from the museum’s illustrious membership are for sale, partially benefitting the Griffin and it’s popular photography programs. Boston is brimming with ways to feel great about supporting photography. “Tis the season!
Feature Image: “Eternity, 2009” from the series The Eye’s Mind by Olivia Parker (courtesy of the artist and Robert Klein Gallery, Boston)
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