tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9493601.post8639215049913469116..comments2024-01-11T15:12:49.433-05:00Comments on Tao of Photography by Andy Ilachinski: Coral Gables Photo Exhibit Follow-upAndy Ilachinskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14572501787099507666noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9493601.post-73403831381522079212007-12-23T22:23:00.000-05:002007-12-23T22:23:00.000-05:00thank you for the links and the book recommendatio...thank you for the links and the book recommendation ... I would in fact enjoy these...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9493601.post-27079288738848415402007-12-22T23:10:00.000-05:002007-12-22T23:10:00.000-05:00I am visiting as the result of a very wise suggest...I am visiting as the result of a very wise suggestion of a friend, and I'm in awe. Beautiful work, both photos and text. The story of the Dominican Psychiatrist is terrific. I also like Katherine's bit of addition tothe points you made. <BR/><BR/> A favorite quote of mine from Oscar Wilde is, "It is by its very incompleteness that art becomes complete in Beauty..."<BR/><BR/>I've had several exhibitions, though looking at your work I blush to admit it, and they have always provided revelations for me. I will visit again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9493601.post-47564897712686080872007-12-21T00:24:00.000-05:002007-12-21T00:24:00.000-05:00Congratulations!What a surreal moment it must have...Congratulations!<BR/><BR/>What a surreal moment it must have been for you to stand and observe others viewing and contemplating your images. Images birthed out of artistic expression offer a dynamic complexity of defining moments of personal emotionally based experience allowing a connection between artist / image / viewer… of course at the moment of capture, you are obliquely unaware of how your image may or may not impact another. Captivated by the story you shared of the man who grew up in the Dominican Republic and his connection to your image of the boat further encompassing the complexity in your image…<BR/><BR/>I as well had a connection to the image, although I was more drawn to the emptiness in the horizon – it is that “beyond what I can see” that draws me…. And I become passionate and have a sense of longing to escape as well, but in a much different way than most… the horizon is moody and uncertain…as the reality of the future…. I find the emptiness a paradox in a dramatic serenade…. The weathered boat in the foreground symbolizes time, preparation and a promise to capture what is beyond ….. <BR/><BR/>Beautiful image…. I do hope that you share more of the images shown in the exhibit. <BR/><BR/>…and in respect to the man who offered his disgruntled appreciation for your first exhibit, he certainly offered balance, perspective and thoughtful consideration to your position in your artistic journey ;) … and to think … he thought he was raining on your parade…. Taken in stride…. Well done!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9493601.post-15411265983758698562007-12-20T21:15:00.000-05:002007-12-20T21:15:00.000-05:00Congratulations on the exhibit. Hopefully, you'll...Congratulations on the exhibit. Hopefully, you'll have many more!Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02236449128797878326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9493601.post-14095970958539059382007-12-20T10:07:00.000-05:002007-12-20T10:07:00.000-05:00It is fascinating to realize that work of true art...It is fascinating to realize that work of true art almost always evokes a contribution from an observer. It is if the art itself is not finished unless an interested observer adds to it-either in his mind or by voicing the response to the picture, painting or photography invoked in him//her. The question is then - work of art means different things, emotions to different people and its greatness of it (art) lies in its existence and its "stirring" effect on others??katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14188734784784703489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9493601.post-778552972273976602007-12-20T08:07:00.000-05:002007-12-20T08:07:00.000-05:00Congratulations on your show! I'm always curious a...Congratulations on your show! I'm always curious about how one goes about getting a space to hold a show. So, how did you do it? :-)<BR/><BR/>I found the thought about the rope quite interesting. It's amazing what some people will take from a photograph.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00794079257866559509noreply@blogger.com