Joseph A. Rosen
dal 18/5/2007 al 7/9/2007
Segnalato da
18/5/2007
Joseph A. Rosen
Icebox Gallery, Minneapolis
"New Orleans Red" and "Blues Roots: Portraits of American Music Legends". "Many years ago while editing my New Orleans photos, I realized that two of my absolute favorites, one of a lady dancing, and one of a Mardis Gras Indian, both boldly displayed the color red..." J. A. Rosen.
"New Orleans Red" and "Blues Roots: Portraits of American Music Legends"
New Orleans Red
New Orleans is my second home. I have visited there regularly for over
20 years. Many of my dearest friends live there. I had plans to move
there, which are sadly on hold in the post Katrina world. I'm a lover
of its character, its culture and its citizens. As a photographer, I
always tried
to capture it's uniqueness. Many years ago while editing my New Orleans
photos, I realized that two of my absolute favorites, one of a lady
dancing, and one of a Mardis Gras Indian, both boldly displayed the
color red. I knew then that I had found the thread that would connect
and unify my photos of the Crescent City.
Blues Roots: Portraits of American Music Legends
Like many of my generation I fell in love with the Blues in the late
60's. The radio hits of B.B. and Albert King and the LPs of the
Butterfield Blues Band affected me greatly. I dove head first into the
deep water of the Blues. I became a record collector and a Blues DJ and
attended every show I could. In 1976 I made a pilgrimage to see Muddy
Waters, and as a photographer it was only natural that I shoot the
show. It was a life changing experience. Now 30 years later, and with
somewhat broader tastes, I still shoot Blues, Jazz and Roots music at
every opportunity. There is a look and a style to my work; the lone
figure, often emerging from the darkness. When the photos are
successful they are portraits of both the Artist and the Music. Images
in this exhibit are black and white. Images include many popular and
famous musicians.
Joseph A. Rosen is a New York City based professional photographer
whose work has appeared in Time, Newsweek, The New York Times, Sports
Illustrated and more. Corporate clients include JP Morgan/Chase Bank,
American Express, Nordstrom, PepsiCo and IBM. He has been a working and
exhibiting professional since prior to his graduation from
Carnegie-Mellon University with a degree in Photography and Related
Studies in 1973.
His Music clients are some of the greatest names in the industry from
Blues, R&B, Soul, Rock, Cajun/Zydeco, and Jazz, the record companies
for whom they record and their management groups. Joe has received the
prestigious "Keeping the Blues Alive in Photography and Art Award" for
2002. The award is presented by the Blues Foundation of Memphis, TN to
an artist who has created a body of work which has brought the Blues to
the public though photography and "made a significant contribution to
the Blues world."
Opening 8 PM to Midnight on May 19h 2007.
Icebox Gallery
1500 Jackson Street - Minneapolis