In Celebration of Photography

Ryan Hendon, Mid-Century Landscapes, Pictured #2, Vintage Silver Gelatin Print, 8 7/8" x 8 3/4"

September 9th marked the opening of our first-ever photography show which is curated by local photographer Stephanie Dowda. In conjunction with Atlanta Celebrates Photography, Echoes of the Sublime features 10 artists, both local and non-local. Stephanie has selected black and white, color, vintage prints and brand new works to bring us a wonderful introduction into this genre.

The show features works by the following: Allyson Ross of New York, John Paul Floyd of Atlanta, Klea McKenna of San Francisco, Justin Weaver of Atlanta, Jeff Rich of Savannah, Aaron Norberg of Portland, Lauren Hughes of Atlanta, Ryan Hendon of San Francisco, Ashley Kauschinger of Atlanta and Megan Gorham of San Francisco.

Lauren Hughes, Lingered or Luck, Digital Archive Print, framed, 16" x 24"

Not only did Stephanie's curatorial work bring in our largest opening night crowd to date, but she is also receiving rave reviews. Jerry Cullum, writing for ArtsCriticATL.com, says, "...the goal of curator Stephanie Dowda in “Echoes of the Sublime,” at Emily Amy Gallery through October 22, is both ambitious and admirable. Bearing in mind what the sublime has meant in more philosophically secure eras of life and thought, she sets out to find what the sublime means for American photographers in the second decade of the 21st century." Read the review in it's entirety here: http://www.artscriticatl.com/category/art_and_architecture/. Needless to say, if you haven't seen the show, come pay us a visit.

Megan Gorham, Untitled 2008, Archival Pigment Print, framed, 20" x 24"

Be sure to get out and about during the month of October to catch all that the ACP Festival has to offer! Starting with the Auction Gala this evening at King Plow, there are too many events to name. Almost every gallery and public space in the city is participating in some capacity. There is a lecture series, film series, openings and special events. To learn more about all of the programs included, visit www.ACPinfo.org, or swing by and pick up a brochure from us.

Jennifer, Patti, and Peggy

The Power of Now, Julie Blackmon

Oh, Happy Day, Maggie Taylor

Elvis from Arrangement in Green and Black, Aline Smithson

Pipelines 3, Michael Marshall

Introducing: Jennifer Schwartz Gallery

Jennifer Schwartz opened her gallery two years ago to serve Atlanta's growing contemporary photography community and market. A Southerner at heart, Jennifer hails from Richmond and has her BA from Colgate, and her MA from Georgia State. Prior to opening her photography gallery in 2009, Jennifer owned a successful commercial photography business for a decade.

Just last month, she relocated to 1000 Marietta Street, and happens to be directly across the parking lot from us, over on the Westside. Previously located in TULA Art Center on Bennet Street, the gallery is now a part of the Westside Arts District. Open Tuesday - Saturday, 11 - 5, Jennifer Schwartz gallery seeks to promote both emerging contemporary photographers, as well as more established artists.

Please join JSG this Friday night from 7 - 10 p.m. for the opening of Still.Life., featuring Julie Blackmon, Michael Marshall, Maggie Taylor and Aline Smithson.

(image courtesy of google.com)

Meet: Patti Smith

Author of Just Kids

If you haven't read it yet, go buy it now. A poetic memoir regaling the roller coaster ride that was life at the Chelsea Hotel in the late 60's, and early 70's, Just Kids is beautifully written. Rife with high-highs and low-lows, the rise to fame and success for Patti Smith and her love Robert Mapplethorpe, was not an easy one. At times depressing, and often enlightening, Smith takes you down the rabbit hole into another world altogether. By the end, you might feel you could call Janis Joplin or Jimi Hendrix a friend, not to mention Patti herself.

Although not a brand new release, Jeremy Irons brought this book to our attention back in March, when we were seated next to him at lunch in New York City, following a trip to the Park Avenue Armory Show. Over 'Cajun poulet' and cappuccino, he feverishly read Just Kids after finishing the crossword in the Times. As it so happened, during that trip we were in the process of reading the last few pages of our then current read, Peggy Guggenheim: Confessions of an Art Addict, and in dire need of a new book. If you are looking for a fantastic memoir about life as a relentless champion of the arts in the early 20th century, this is a MUST READ! Responsible in large part for launching Jackson Pollack's career, Peggy's life journey is fascinating, and you will not put it down.

Suggestions for our next book??

My Favorite Place

This morning I read an article in the New York Times about Dia:Beacon, the contemporary art museum located in Beacon, New York.  The article discusses how the trip to the museum and the museum itself provide a much-needed calm in this turbulent time.  The space sounds more than impressive and the walkway to the museum sounds as though its not too bad either (offering views of the Hudson and historic bridges that cross over train tracks).  The collection, which is predominantly Minimalist, Conceptual and Post-Minimalist art is likely well worth the trip too.

When pondering where in Atlanta you can find a calming recluse from the hustle and bustle of our city, I immediately thought of my favorite place (other than my gallery, of course), Jackson Fine Art.  Although the trip to Jackson Fine Art is not nearly as picturesque as the train trip from New York City to Beacon, at least you turn off the 6-laned portion of Peachtree Street onto Shadowlawn, which is a lazy old street in Buckhead that still consists of old bungalows lined up one after another that now house galleries, boutiques, cake shops and florists.  And even though Jackson may not be as impressive as Dia:Beacon, it is certainly a safe haven and a head-clearer for any urbanite.