When Light Becomes Form: Processing Photography

How do we consider what makes a photograph in this time of merging and diverging technologies? Every photograph, regardless of format or process, begins with and can be simplified to being a product of light, time, and materiality – the recording of the image. When Light Becomes Form: Processing Photography explores a variety of unconventionally innovative, and sometimes antiquated, photographic techniques, and celebrates the subjectivity of the definition of photography. By reframing the way photography is traditionally presented, the exhibition highlights the way these ten artists tangibly shape light using the conceptual tool of time. Featuring Lisa K. Blatt, Rachelle Bussières, Adam Chin, Binh Danh, Chris Duncan, Amy Elkins, Kija Lucas, Felix Quintana, Ron Moultrie Saunders and Andrew Wilson.

Advanced reservations are required, along with masks and proof of vaccination. Reservations are required to visit the exhibition. Free.

Opening reception: Saturday, February 19, 1 – 3 p.m. 

• Location: Fine Arts Gallery, Creative Arts
• Sponsor: Fine Arts Gallery
• Contact: Fine Arts Gallery
• E-mail: fineartsgallery@sfsu.edu

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