Image above: ©Eyakem Gulilat, Untitled from Mother’s Prayers series. Courtesy of The Bronx Documentary Center.
The Bronx Documentary Center and En Foco presented on Saturday April 4th a major exhibition by the 18th New Works Photography Fellowship Awardees.
The Bronx Documentary Center during the opening night.
©Alan Chin, High School Students, from Toishan series. Courtesy of The Bronx Documentary Center.
©Joana Toro, I am Hello Kitty 3, from I am Hello Kitty series. Courtesy of The Bronx Documentary Center.
Juror Danielle Jackson, Co-Founder of The Bronx Documentary Center, states, “A few projects excelled in their technical ability, clarity of vision, originality and execution of concept. This year’s winners invite us to understand cultures unknown to many American audiences. Their projects consider the power of place, and the nature of connection and isolation.” The exhibition features: Alan Chin, Eyakem Gulilat, Angie Keller, Hye-Ryoung Min, Joana Toro.
The Bronx Documentary Center during the opening night.
En Foco’s New Works Photography Fellowship Awards is an annual program that awards several U.S. based photographers of Latino, African or Asian heritage, and Native Peoples of the Americas and Pacific, through a free, national call for entries. The program helps artists create or complete an in-depth photographic series exploring themes of their choice, and provides the infrastructure needed for national visibility and a professional exhibition of their new work in the New York area. They are able to hone their craft, gain experience, exposure, funds, an exhibition and photo-related products.
The goal of New Works is to identify and promote talented emerging and mid-career artists, creating a cross-cultural dialogue and providing artists with exposure and growth opportunities. Past jurors have included prestigious figures in the world of photography as Natasha Egan, Director and Curator at Museum of Contemporary Photography in Chicago; Deborah Willis, curator, author, photographer and Chair of the Photo & Imaging Dept. at NYU/TISCH; and many more.
©Angie Keller, Lucy’s Wedding, from El Carmen series. Courtesy of The Bronx Documentary Center.
©Hye-Ryoung Min, Untitled from Yeonsoo series. Courtesy of The Bronx Documentary Center.
The Bronx Documentary Center during the opening night.
ON VIEW Apr. 4 – May 9, 2015 Thursdays and Fridays 3PM - 7PM Saturdays and Sundays 1PM - 5PM FEATURING
* All opening images by Kamila Ortiz.
