Unfettered Show

Visual Art Exchange

I submitted two pieces of artwork for the “Unfettered” exhibition at the Visual Art Exchange, in Downtown Raleigh, April 6-24. The one that was accepted was my Acorn Attic Antiques photo (left), taken in Wilmington.

When I saw the dolphin, I was reminded of  William Eggleston’s tricycle image. It took me a long time to learn to appreciate his work because it is so stark and dispassionate. So it is a bit ironic that my first-ever photo accepted into a significantly competitive show was inspired by Eggleston, and is not very indicative of the majority of my work.

At right, is the other photo I submitted, but was not chosen. I took it on the Brighton Beach Pier in England at sundown. I thought that this picture was a bit quirkier and would get in the show before the other one, but I have since learned that it is not always easy to predict what will capture a juror’s attention.