Last year on the winter solstice, as part of Project 24, I shot some black and white photos in the Haight. Along with the other 23 photographers, I’ll be showing this work tonight. Sorry for the late notice, but please join me if you can!
San Francisco, CA December 7, 2012 – This month, the photographers of Project 24 will be showcasing their singular images of San Francisco, all of which they captured during Winter Solstice 2011. Their photographs can be seen this Winter Solstice, with an opening reception 7:00pm – 9:00pm Friday, December 21, 2012 at The Academy of Art University, 625 Sutter St., San Francisco, Room 130. The show will reside at the Academy of Art University the next day, Saturday the 22nd, and then will travel to 4×5 Gallery, at 442 Haight St., San Francisco. Project 24 photographs will be shown at 4×5 from Wednesday, December 26th through Tuesday, January 8th.
If you have ever wanted out-of-town guests to gain a more holistic sense of San Francisco than the well trodden Union Square and Fisherman’s Wharf, you’ll find that Project 24 does so splendidly. Collectively, these photographers describe San Francisco with unique perspectives that make it feel much more honest, much more challenging, and much more whimsical than the all-too-familiar glib take.
All Project 24 photographers embraced the thrill and obligation of chance. At random, each photographer was assigned
1) a specific hour to photograph during the Solstice
2) a unique San Francisco neighborhood
3) the type of medium to be used – black and white film, or color digital.
Each with an assignment in hand, the photographers captured subjects and conditions as diverse as the districts themselves. The collection showcases everything from life on the street to natural beauty, intimate details to stolen glances, giving the viewer a chance to experience what might normally go unseen. The work will also be shown in a forthcoming book designed by participating photographer and Pulitzer Prize finalist Paul Kuroda.
Project 24 is funded by Kickstarter. To view a video of the project, go to the project’s Kickstarter page. Sponsors include Michael Thompson Framing, LightSource Printing, The Darkroom, and
Sintak Studio.
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