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Image by Beatriz Martinez Selected by the Praxis Gallery

Ellen Gilkerson | Published on 2/18/2022

Break – Getting coffee to be inspired, an image by PACC member Beatriz Martinez, has been selected for inclusion in the Still Life exhibition at the Praxis Gallery and Photographic Arts Center in Minneapolis.

In this exhibition, Praxis Gallery presents photographic art that investigates the genre of the Still Life. Still life photography is a demanding genre, one in which photographers are expected to be able to form their work with a refined sense of lighting, coupled with composition and design skills. The still life photographer makes pictures rather than takes them. The juror for this exhibition was Kimberly Witham.

Beatriz says about her engaging image: The light has always captivated my eyes. I sat down to take a break during one hectic day. Decided to put my coffee on the carpet and after a bit, while turning to take a sip, noticed the light, took my phone and pressed the shutter. I enjoyed the result. As Emmett Gowin said: "Photography is a tool for dealing with things everybody knows but isn't attending to." Interesting also that I decided to send this one at the last minute, as part of a group of nine pictures. Almost didn't make it.

Break – Getting coffee to be inspired

The in-gallery exhibition will be on the walls March 19 through April 2. The opening reception will take place on Saturday, March 19. The online exhibition is available at: https://www.praxisphotocenter.org/temp-gallery-4-2tsl2. Take time to enjoy these beautiful images!

Praxis Gallery and Photographic Arts Center is a non-profit community-based arts organization that aims to support the development of emerging photographic artists. Praxis provides photographic exhibitions and learning opportunities that inform, challenge, and engage the individual artist, and promotes artists’ work to local and international audiences.

Details:

Praxis Gallery and Photo Arts Center

https://www.praxisphotocenter.org

2637 27th Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 55406

info@praxisgallery.com

612-475-160

The Still Life Exhibition:

March 19 – April 2

Opening reception: Saturday, March 19, 6 to 8 PM

https://www.praxisphotocenter.org/temp-gallery-4-2tsl2

Gallery hours:

Tuesday through Friday: By appointment

Member access open hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM

Gallery open hours: Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM

Masks are required for those not fully vaccinated.

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