Walsh Students Exhibit Photography in Studio M

North Canton, March 16, 2007 - Fifteen students enrolled in Professor Lee Horrisberger¹s digital photography class at Walsh University are studying the work of outstanding photojournalists from the perspectives of artistic style, technique, and history.  The course will culminate in an exhibition in the Massillon Museum¹s Studio M from March 30 through May 6, funded by a grant from Arts in Stark.

The public is invited to meet the student photographers, view their work, and enjoy refreshments at the exhibition opening on Friday, March 30, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Fred F. Silk Community Room of the Massillon Museum.  The party is free and open to all.“Large Farba”—will provide music.

The second annual Image to Image:  A Comparative Study of Past and Present Photojournalists Images, Styles, and Shooting Techniques will feature the work of Earl Bishop, Ingrid Brainard, Erin Chaido, Matthew Darr, Nicole Hagy, Jason Hicks, Amanda Leary, Jessica Legrair, Lindsay May, Melissa Olinger, Kelly Parker, Peter Tsaftarides, Benjamin BJ Tucker, and Christopher Tucker.

Among the photographers they have chosen to emulate are Eugene Atget, Elizabeth Alice Austen, Imogen Cunningham, Alfred Eisenstaedt, Lewis Hine, William Henry Jackson, David Hume Kennerly, Dorothea Lange, Bruce Murray, Erich Salomon, W. Eugene Smith, and Margaret Bourke-White.  Additionally, two advanced photography students will explore photo illustration and its purpose in the newspaper.

The students will imitate the photography style, lighting, and content of the photojournalist of their choosing to demonstrate the impact of style and technique on artistic content.  Each student¹s work will be printed, matted, and hung beside a reproduction of a photograph by his selected photojournalist, a bibliography, and the student¹s photographic notes.  The students and their professor will help Massillon Museum Curator Alexandra Nicholis install the exhibition.

Brewster Dairy, Massillon Save-A-Lot, Fishers Foods, Starbucks at Washington Square (North Canton), Johnnie¹s Pastry Shop of Massillon, and Shearer’s Food Inc. will sponsor the exhibition opening.

The Studio M show may be seen during regular Museum hours, Tuesday through Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., except when the Silk Room has been reserved for private functions.  A call to the Museum office can confirm that the exhibit is available for viewing‹330-833-4061.

Studio M enhances the collaboration between the Museum and the community by showcasing the artistic talents of local, regional, and national artists.  The series of five-week shows will continue throughout the year, selected by jurors from proposals submitted by artists.  Brochures containing guidelines and an application are available by contacting the Massillon Museum at 330-833-4061 or www.massillonmuseum.org.

The Massillon Museum is located at 121 Lincoln Way East (Ohio Route 172) in the heart of downtown Massillon.  A visit to the Massillon Museum is always free.

Media Contacts:
Christine Shearer, Massillon Museum Director  -  330-833-4061
Alex Nicholis, Massillon Museum Curator  -  330-833-4061
Lee Horrisberger, Professor, Walsh University  -  330-490-7040
Margy Vogt, Massillon Museum PR Coordinator  -  330-832-8469 or 330-844-1525

Above Image:
The Eye of the Artist, 2/l6/2006, by Lindsay May, Digital Photograph