The exhibition pairs the work of two photographers who have each independently investigated the quality of light and its psychological implications in the moment that is the edge of darkness. New York artist Steve Giovinco renders the mysterious qualities of ambient light in the landscape, producing works that are both cinematic and literary. Giovinco's photographs have been exhibited nationally and internationally. His works are in the collections of The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; The Brooklyn Museum of Art; and Yale University Museum of Art.
Tim Simmons' hauntingly beautiful, ethereal landscapes examine the multilayered relationship we have with our physical environment. Taken in natural settings and lit artificially, the landscapes he renders take on a surreal, otherworldly quality. Born in 1955 in London, England, Simmons has exhibited his work internationally. Installations and projections of his work have been shown in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Grand Rapids and Kaunas Lithuania. He lives and works in Norfolk, England.
Radio Interview:
Friday, February 24, 12:30am EST
KWMU 90.7 FM
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Exhibition:
Edge of Darkness: Photographs by Steve Giovinco and Tim Simmons
February 17 - May 12, 2012
Sheldon Art Galleries
3648 Washington Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63108
