“I never really took photography seriously until I went totally blind.” This extraordinary statement comes from Pete Eckert, a uniquely talented photographer who was just announced the winner of the major photography competition: “Exposure” hosted by Artists Wanted.
http://www.artistswanted.org/pete_eckert.html
Following in the footsteps of recent public art exhibitions that have permeated the city, Mr. Eckert’s figurative work, which features explosions of light and teeters on the verge of abstraction, will be projected on a massive scale on buildings and rooftops within Chelsea, Dumbo and Williamsburg.
On Thursday August 7th from 6 to 9 pm, the projection series will culminate in an opening at the Leo Kesting Gallery at 812 Washington Street in the Meat Packing District. Also, please join us for a special Press Preview from 5 to 6 pm (RSVPs should be directed to me at exposure@artistswanted.org).
We hope you will join us and The Hungry March Band for this exciting event. Please find a press release below.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE : New York, NY : July 30, 2008
Opening Event: Thursday, August 7, 2008, 6 – 9 pm
Press Preview: Thursday, August 7, 2008, 5 – 6 pm
Exhibition Dates: Thursday, August 7 – Sunday, August 10, 2008
Public Projection Series: Monday, August 4 – Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Location: Leo Kesting Gallery, 812 Washington Street, NYC (at Ganesvoort Street)
Pete Eckert is announced the winner of Exposure, photo competition.
New York, NY—“I never really took photography seriously until I went totally blind.” This extraordinary statement comes from Pete Eckert a uniquely talented photographer who was just announced the winner of the major photography competition: “Exposure” hosted by Artists Wanted.
Following in the footsteps of recent public art exhibitions that have permeated the city, Mr. Eckert’s work will be shown in an ambitious public display spanning the top art districts of New York City. The figurative work, which features explosions of light and teeters on the verge of abstraction, will be projected on a massive scale on buildings and rooftops within Chelsea, Dumbo and Williamsburg. The projection series will culminate in an opening at the Leo Kesting Gallery in the Meat Packing District on Thursday August 7th.
Over the past three months, Artists Wanted received hundreds of submissions from photographers spanning 14 countries and every corner of the United States. Three judges selected the winning artist: New York Times Photo Editor Patrick Witty, Fashion Icon Tiiu Kuik and NYC Gallery Owner David Kesting.
“In this competition we were overwhelmed by the variety of powerful work submitted” states William Etundi, co-founder of Artists Wanted. “Many entrants had amazing back stories, however it was Pete’s unique photography that stood out to the judges. Knowing his process deepens the experience with his photos but the imagery on its own is simply stunning.”
“The goal of Artists Wanted is to launch exceptional talents in innovative ways,” says Jason Goodman who founded Artists Wanted only a year ago; “by projecting Mr. Eckert’s work across the city we hope to expose his images and story to the widest audience possible.”
The projection series will run from Monday August 4th through Wednesday August 6th. On Thursday August 7th Mr. Eckert joins the press and art-loving public for an opening and party at the Leo Kesting Gallery from 6 pm to 9 pm with a special press preview from 5 pm to 6 pm.
√¢‚Ǩ≈ìBy memorizing the event of taking photos using sound and touch I have a clear minds eye view of my work. I could do conceptual art by showing the contact sheets and do a write-up about the event of shooting the photos. This would eliminate sighted people from my process. I don’t. I want’ to interact with sighted people. I am trying to cut a path as a blind artist. By interacting with sighted people I am building bridges.√¢‚Ǩ¬ù – Pete Eckert
