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Partners' Picks of the Show
Peter's Picks 2014: a Retrospective
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53 Studebaker The front seat view
of a “1953 Studebaker” by Michael Lempert resonates strongly
with oldtimers and lovers of classical cars. The red steering
wheel appears to pop forward from the receding more mundane
yellow-tan of the upholstery producing a three dimensional
perception for the viewer.
By shooting from an angle Michael is able to create the
impression of being in the front seat while leaving the details
of the horn ring, gear indicator, gear handle, and control panel
observable. He has
placed the steering wheel in a perfect rule of thirds position
enabling our eyes to migrate from left to right clearly exposing
the control and indicator panel before finishing with keys in
the ignition switch.
Moroccan Blue #8 Steve Levinson has created a thoughtful,
coherent and intriguing body of work documenting a recent trip that
he and his wife took to Morocco. During a visit to the city of Fez,
founded about 800 AD and is the site of the world’s oldest
university, their guide took them to a part of the old city. Rather
than step back and take general ‘snap shots’ of the homes and
businesses in the district, Steve selected a more intimate and
minimalist method to take the viewer on his tour. This old section
of Fez is an urban area that is striking in its primary colors of
white, brown earth tones and Morocco Blue. It appears as if the area
is uninhabited; no litter can be seen, no bicycles or other modes of
travel are evident and no people or animals with an exception of a
car, are in the passageways. And yet, the vibrant colors, the
architecture, and the intricate designs bespeak a structured,
ordered and vibrant society. Lines are sharp and distinct; there are
very few curves or soft edges. Taken in mid-day, the dark shadows
thrown by the sun’s rays add to the orderly structure of the city.
Walks are narrow, since this is one of the world’s largest car-free
urban areas. Morocco Blue #8 summarizes Steve’s
exhibit. The walls surrounding the entrance appear massive, and
though the door is closed there is a metal ring on the door inviting
the visitor to knock and seek admittance. The human scale height of
the blue on the lower part of the building blends well with the
earthen wall and steps leading to the door. Since this is a desert
area, very little, if any wood is in evidence. More evidence of the
climate is seen in the pure white paint on the upper portions of the
building to reflect the intensity of the sun. The terracotta tiles
on the awning over the door are likely duplicated on the roof. The
intricate design of the metal over the window and the accompanied
painting on tiles next to it, along with a crest of arms by the
door, is evidence an advanced and artistic culture. An apparent
electric wire below the window, and what looks like a light at the
top of the door jam is the hint of modernity in this otherwise
ancient urban area.
Steve has assembled an excellent collection of
photos that pique our interest in the culture and society that Steve
visited and as with the door in Morocco Blue #8, we wonder
about the inner workings of such an ordered, though artistic
society. | ||||||||
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