Is the "new" work anything out of the ordinary, or has he lost his MoJo and just coasting on his early fame?
Is the "new" work anything out of the ordinary, or has he lost his MoJo and just coasting on his early fame?
Wilhelm (Sarasota)
Bill, have you ever seen the British television series Doc Martin?Originally Posted by Bill_1856
No I haven't.Bill, have you ever seen the British television series Doc Martin?
I'm really not trying to be snotty here about Caponigro, (although it may seem that way at times).
Wilhelm (Sarasota)
Bill, have you ever seen the British television series Doc Martin?It runs on PBS. Do look in on it if you get a chance. I've a deep appreciation for the title character's personality and uninhibited statements, which he makes in total honesty and without ill will. That you share a profession with him is another coincidence.
Never stop being you, Bill.
Aside from loss of MoJo or coasting on early fame, whatever the implication, this I will say about Paul. Very simply, he has been true to his vision over a sixty year career. I will say the same about three other photographers who presently are exhibiting locally - Richard Garrod, Mark Citret and George Tice. All of them, consistently true to their vision.
The sole print of Paul's in this exhibition from 2013, is of a single, small, dewy leaf amidst a field of grasses. Yes, he could have made a similar photograph in the 1960's. This is typical Paul, a vision that sets him apart. Granted, the vision may not have changed a great deal, but why should that be necessary. You either respond to the work, or you don't.
I lived through an era of photography where change for the sake of change was the trademark of some photographers, ungrounded and trying to be different. Very few of them survived the test of time. I think Paul has a place; again, time will tell.
I lived through an era of photography where change for the sake of change was the trademark of some photographers, ungrounded and trying to be different. Very few of them survived the test of time. I think Paul has a place; again, time will tell.
Thanks,
Kirk
at age 73:
"The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep"
I was able to see this show while on furlough
Absolutely stunning prints; some of the very the best I've ever seen. The '2 pears in a bowl' image alone, is staggering...
I'll also say that the people at Smith Andersen North - Steffan and Mette - were awesome: knowledgeable and
stoked about photography and art, great folks.
-Tim
Well said.
And to any local procrastinators, the show comes down after this Saturday, October 26, 2013.
I was in Smith Andersen the other day. Steffan mentioned that he was thinking about leaving the show up longer.
Thank you for that, Karl. I had the same thought while posting the announced closing --- Steffan has held shows over in the past. If I hear anything I'll post it here.
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