On July 17-18, 2017, I will be showing (and selling) a sampling of my 17-years’ worth of cemetery photography at InLiquid’s 16th annual “Art for the Cash Poor” event. This is a large social event in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood that will feature 100 artists, beer, live music, food, and great art - with no single piece costing more than $199!
I’ve been an InLiquid (sort of an artists’ collective) artist for
over 10 years and have done the AFTCP event many times. In recent years, however,
I’ve not had the opportunity to attend. My job would take me to various parts
of the U.S. on the same weekend. (I would, in those instances, make the most of
it and visit and photograph the grand Victorian cemeteries in the region.) In
the few years since my last AFTCP showing, I’ve made a lot of new work, a
portion of which you will see at the event. I will have matted prints, greeting
cards, and my books for sale - which I will gladly sign. (By the way, if you
purchase a book at the event, you save shipping costs versus buying them through
Amazon or Blurb.com!)
Artist and critic Don Brewer describes my work as “dark
tourism,” and it is. Quite voyeuristic for most observers. A peek into the dim
dark corners of everyone's mind, where death lurks, awaiting us all. I just
happen to get a little closer to it than most of you. (Read Don's review of one of my exhibits here.) Quite often, people will tell me why they are buying a particular photograph. Sometimes it’s a funny story, sometimes disturbing, but always informative. Sharing such feelings and emotions helps us all grow, and I’m glad people find their own meaning in my work.I do enjoy talking with all of you, so please stop by! I appreciate hearing about new cemeteries I haven't visited, and quite honestly, am surprised by some of the stories you tell me. Recently a woman approached me at a show and proceeded to tell me about the morning after her husband died. He was in the hospital and she received the sad news that night. The next morning her 5-year-old son woke up and came in to see her. She told him what happened and he said, “That must have been when Daddy was in my room last night with all the bright light around him.” I didn’t know what to say either.
Visit InLiquid’s event page to see the kind of art (and all the artists) who will be at Art for the Cash Poor with me (I will be outside, by the way, near the bands and beer!). Great opportunity to meet talented creators, for instance, my daughter Juli Snyder who will be there with her abstract “Black Arrow Arts” paintings and prints.
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| "Fractures in Light," Juli Snyder |
Art for the Cash Poor: June 17–18, 2017 – Noon–6pm
InLiquid is pleased to present our annual summer art sale at
Crane Arts located at 1400 N. American Street. Based on the premise that
everyone can be an art collector, AFTCP is one of the longest running art
festivals in the Kensington/Fishtown area. The best part: all works, by both
emerging and established artists alike, are priced at $199 and under. This is a
one-of-a-kind event where first-time collectors can speak with artists
firsthand about their process, inspiration, and above all: find their niche
within the arts scene.
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