{"id":4612,"date":"2024-06-04T03:08:31","date_gmt":"2024-06-04T03:08:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spectrumphotogallery.org\/home\/?p=4612"},"modified":"2024-06-06T00:38:02","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T00:38:02","slug":"this-is-my-world-juried-student-exhibition-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spectrumphotogallery.org\/home\/2024\/06\/04\/this-is-my-world-juried-student-exhibition-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"This Is My World Juried Student Exhibition 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4612\" class=\"elementor elementor-4612\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-81ba136 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"81ba136\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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Reception: June 30, 2024 \u2022 1 &#8211; 5 PM\u00a0<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-70cad36 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"70cad36\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-71c133c\" data-id=\"71c133c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8bf69b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"f8bf69b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea86242 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea86242\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Photography encourages self-expression and creativity and can build confidence as well as a sense of individual identity. It can also help to develop critical thinking and the ability to interpret the world around us. Images for the student exhibition should be personal, meaningful, and indicative of identity. The process of photographic image making \u2014 from choosing subject matter to discovering new ways of manipulating light \u2014 requires \u201cfocus.\u201d This very process of observing and creating, is, by nature, a meditative task that draws you into a mindful, peaceful state. In this sense, students can use their photography practice as a tool to curate and reframe the world around them.<\/p><hr \/><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is with immense pride and joy that we extend a heartfelt congratulations to each and every one of these students on the success of this photo exhibition. Their creativity, passion, and dedication have culminated in a remarkable showcase of talent that not only captures the beauty of the world around us but also tells compelling stories through the lens of their cameras.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This exhibition is more than just a display of photographs; it is a testament of their hard work, artistic vision, and the courage to express themselves in unique and powerful ways. Each image reflects their individual perspectives and the collective spirit of their groups, highlighting the diversity and richness of our Central Valley community.<\/span><\/p><hr \/><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you all continue to pursue your artistic endeavors, remember that you are not only creating art but also carrying on the important legacy of the photographic arts. Art has the power to inspire, to challenge, to provoke thought, and to evoke emotions. It bridges gaps between cultures, speaks truths that words cannot, and leaves an indelible mark on society.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By embracing your roles as artists, you are contributing to a tradition that spans centuries and transcends boundaries. You are the torchbearers of creativity and innovation, and your work will undoubtedly inspire future generations to see the world through fresh eyes and with open hearts.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you for sharing your talents with us and for reminding us of the beauty and power of artistic expression. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement, and may this be the first of many successes in your artistic journeys.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3532f2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"3532f2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-4612 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"3532f2c\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"interplay\" 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elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"82ecc18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Jurors:<\/p><p>Sandee Scott<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3770 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spectrumphotogallery.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-03-091033.png?resize=208%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"208\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spectrumphotogallery.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-03-091033.png?w=532&amp;ssl=1 532w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spectrumphotogallery.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-03-091033.png?resize=208%2C300&amp;ssl=1 208w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spectrumphotogallery.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-03-091033.png?resize=145%2C210&amp;ssl=1 145w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 208px) 100vw, 208px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Sandee expresses her passion for creativity through pastel painting, alcohol ink, cold wax and oil, mixed media projects, and photography.\u00a0Her artwork has received recognition and won awards in local exhibits and she has been a participating artist in Sierra Art Trails since 2014. Additionally, she has felt honored to have her mixed media pieces accepted in recent Yosemite Renaissance exhibits.\u00a0Her work can be seen intermittently at various venues sponsored by Yosemite Sierra Artists.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-589bac0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"589bac0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dean Taylor<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-4644 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spectrumphotogallery.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10257696_10200770036292843_4181631611785084387_n.jpg?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spectrumphotogallery.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10257696_10200770036292843_4181631611785084387_n.jpg?w=315&amp;ssl=1 315w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spectrumphotogallery.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10257696_10200770036292843_4181631611785084387_n.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spectrumphotogallery.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10257696_10200770036292843_4181631611785084387_n.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spectrumphotogallery.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10257696_10200770036292843_4181631611785084387_n.jpg?resize=210%2C210&amp;ssl=1 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><p>Over the last forty-five years his passion for photography has led him on<br \/>numerous photographic adventures. The majority of his photographic knowledge has come from participating in numerous workshops and seminars, and attending local camera club meetings, listening to and learning from guest judge\u2019s critiques of his own and other\u2019s images. He feels that whatever insight and photographic artistry he has accrued is a direct result of those sharing experiences. His experience as a photography judge includes judging for numerous camera clubs, camera club councils, county fairs, local photography shows, fine-arts organization\u2019s gallery shows, and various Photographic Society of America sponsored international salons.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f563195 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f563195\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Steve Dzerigian<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-3772 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spectrumphotogallery.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/STEVEZ.png?resize=297%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"297\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spectrumphotogallery.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/STEVEZ.png?w=558&amp;ssl=1 558w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spectrumphotogallery.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/STEVEZ.png?resize=297%2C300&amp;ssl=1 297w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spectrumphotogallery.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/STEVEZ.png?resize=208%2C210&amp;ssl=1 208w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 297px) 100vw, 297px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Weaving history, philosophy, and the natural world with artmaking, Steve Dzerigian adopted photography as his primary investigative and contemplative tool. The activities of photography and teaching it became his life\u2019s work. He instructed field workshops for the University of California, Santa Cruz Extension from 1977 through 2007. For the Ansel Adams Gallery Photography Workshop in Yosemite, from 1984 to 1990, he was an assistant instructor and served as director one of those years. In 2002, he was co-coordinator for the &#8220;Ansel Adams Centennial Symposium in Yosemite, Edges and Intersections: The Evolution of Change\u201d. 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