Charleston: Vanished Pieces
And Some Things Missed
Photography observation by Douglas Carr Cunningham
Tara Vis Gallery is proud to have Summerville’s Douglas Carr Cunningham as December’s featured photographer, beginning December 2 at 5pm, with his collection of views no longer seen, or ones about to be lost from view within the Charleston region. Ironically, his collection is shown when development is booming throughout the city. Tara Vis Gallery is a walk-up at 218 King Street.
As much as change is relentless in it’s advance, Cunningham’s presentation of Charleston’s past and present culture, and artifacts long-gone, reminds us of how quickly the lowcountry has transitioned from historic antebellum city to a nearly metropolitan status.
Featured are framed photographic prints in color, and black and white silver gelatin, with fine-detailed subjects and abstracts. Long-time Charleston residents will recognize the forgotten, yet familiar, "I remember that!"
Douglas Carr Cunningham is becoming more known within Charleston’s photographic arts community. The Post and Courier Charleston Scene last October interviewed him after he partnered with Iveta Butler to produce Charleston: One City, One Soul. The black and white film-based exhibit was an exhibit to emphasize the commonality, not division, of Charleston’s citizens. He teaches youth and adults the finer points of photography at CunningFox Photo Education, Dorchester Two Adult Education, and with mentoring in The Charleston Darkroom.
Charleston: Vanished Pieces, And Some Things Missed - reception is at Tara Vis Gallery December 2, 5-8pm, and runs Wednesday through Sunday, 10am-5pm, until Dec. 31. The address is 218C King Street, Charleston.
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Currently, several artists are using The Charleston Darkroom to create their visions with the silver-based image. For some digital photographers, it is a challenge to shoot black and white film, process in the wet sink, then print with an enlarger. Take the challenge. It's worth it.
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