k a t: close distance

Monday, August 24, 2009

close distance

"Close Distance presents a contemporary photographic view on the man-altered landscape, bringing together a range of personal, carefully constructed landscapes by 6 local and international artists. Quiet and serene, fused with hints of an intimate longing, these works reference familiar views of seascapes, roadsides, green forests and landscapes whose vastness has become fragile and vulnerable. As continuous urban expansion and technological development increases, our physical distance to the natural environment — and our tangible experience with nature — has become increasingly strained." (from here)

Close Distance was an exhibition at Harbourfront Centre from May 9 to June 21, 2009. It is my favourite exhibition since I began working at Harbourfront Centre. It was curated by Lena Oehmsen, and had the most amazing photographs of landscape. Usually, exhibitions have most and least favourite artworks, but with Close Distance, I couldn't decide, they were beautiful, every one of them.

The best part of it was that I got to work with a creative and such a lovely curator, and meet the photographers, well except Darren Harvey-Regan.

It was a great opportunity for me to take a step forward in liking photography. These are not ornate locations, rather they are accessible to everyone, but the photographers brilliantly captured the alluring and extraordinary scenes of nature, making the viewer realize the grandeur of nature.