I went to Freestyle last week and as I always do when I go there, I visited the gallery room. I was pleased to see 3 beautifully crafted prints of our own Kirk Gittings, and once again I was struck by the work of Pietrzack.
That man manages to inbed his own heart in the paper emulsion like few can.
There where other images worth noting of course, Gilpin and Witherhill come to mind.
Some time ago I sent some attachments to the person in charge of the exhibits at Freestyle for a possible inclusion and he replied that he liked my work but the gallery is reserved only for Advisory Board members work and schools.
My first reaction was :"What a waste of space", but then I thought that at least they are helping young photography students who need to have the Gallery experience.
I just wish the fellows at Freestyle could be a little more inclusive and work more toward Photography and not photographers.
Things are just tough for self tought artists, isn't it?
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