In Conversation: Constructing New Conversations and Approaches with Vintage Processes with artists Donald E. Camp, Patricia Diart, and Amanda Tinker
presented and moderated by Amie Potsic Art Advisory
Contemporary artists today are utilizing vintage photographic processes to convey unique aesthetic and conceptual approaches. While embracing newer technologies, their chosen traditional photographic processes bring a rich and historical perspective to their timely and poignant work. Donald E. Camp’s monoprints evolved his modification of an historical process involving milk and earth to create portraits of humanity that confront racism and stand the test of time. Utilizing a camera obscura to document urban demolitions and performing public actions, Patricia Diart’s work is elevated and complicated by her methods of photographic recording. Amanda Tinker creates moments to be captured with her 8x10 camera and then whispers the imagery through magical platinum palladium prints. For each of the artists, the vintage technologies they engage with enhance the content of their work with tactile qualities, historical reference, and emotional depth. This conversation will explore how the artists convey what is essential in their work through their photographic processes and approaches photographers can use to create unique methods of communication in their work.
Panel discussion
In Conversation: Constructing New Conversations and Approaches with Vintage Processes with artists Donald E. Camp, Patricia Diart, and Amanda Tinker
Presented and moderated by Amie Potsic Art Advisory
Saturday, September 7th
(On the 20/20 Photo Festival day)
Panel Discussion:
2:00 - 3:00pm
Book signing by John Singletary, Patricia Diart, and Amie Potsic:
2:30 - 3:30pm at the Amie Potsic Art Advisory book fair table.
Location:
Cherry Street Pier
121 N. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
To learn more about the festival and the events, visit:
20/20 Photo Festival (2020photofestival.org)
The 20/20 Photo Festival is a month-long celebration of photography in all its forms. Organized by a consortium of Philadelphia-based organizations including members from Gravy Studio, The Halide Project, and Wanderlife Gallery. After pivoting to an online preview format in 2020 - what was to be our inaugural year - we launched the festival in a hybrid form in 2021.
The festival brings together a wide range of perspectives from emerging and established photographers from Philadelphia and beyond, reflecting the diversity of contemporary photography. It aims to celebrate the medium of photography and make it accessible and welcoming to all through free and public programming all designed to both inspire and educate. This includes artist talks, workshops and demonstrations, panel discussions, hands-on public events, exhibitions, and more. Coming into 2024, we are excited to continue another year of planning events and exhibitions to display the amazing photography community in Philadelphia. For more information, visit: https://www.2020photofestival.org/
Cherry Street Pier is a 65,000 square foot warehouse and former shipping pier which was a vibrant part of Philadelphia’s shipping industry. Originally built in 1919 as Shipping Pier 9, it has been carefully repurposed to preserve and celebrate its historic value including the original railroad tracks, steel trussed roof, and masonry headhouses. It was designed for the Philadelphia community, by the Philadelphia community. Here, you’ll watch artists at work, shop ever-changing markets, and find one-of-a-kind programming, exhibitions, and spaces for reflection along the river. For more information about Cherry Street Pier: https://www.cherrystreetpier.com/space/
Banner Image: © Donald E. Camp, Man Who Paints - Mr. James Brantley, Casein and raw earth pigment on archival rag paper, Photographic Casein Monoprints, 30 x 22 inches, 1995