Visit Studio of Award-Winning Night Photographer John Vias
Vincent Van Gogh wrote, “I often think that the night is more alive and more richly colored than the day.” I create night photography to inspire others to see the life and colors of the night–in a tree’s translucent leaves, a bench’s repeating patterns, a bridge’s sensuous curves.
I explore the dark looking for subjects. Darkness brings on a subtle curfew, vacating streets and sidewalks. The even sunlight of the day yields to dramatic pools of light, defining impromptu stages where the actors never arrive.
In the field, when I am satisfied with my composition, I open my camera’s shutter. Minutes later, I close it. The unreal colors in the prints are the film’s reaction to the light and long exposures.
Photographing at night is like shooting a movie all on one frame. Time is compressed; movement is frozen. What is left is stillness and quiet. With our hurried lifestyles, my work is an invitation to slow down. And look.
For the seventh time, I will open my studio to the public during East Bay Open Studios. I will have some new prints and some old favorites. Remaining 8×10s are only $75, and my popular Night Photos screen-saver is $20. My award-winning night photography is hanging in many private, public, and corporate collections.
WHO: Night photographer John Vias
WHAT: See unique art and meet the artist
WHERE: Berkeley near I-80. See JohnVias.com for directions.
WHEN: June 5/6 and 12/13 (the next two weekends), 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
WHY: To be inspired!
The show involves over 450 artists throughout the East Bay, mostly in Oakland and Berkeley. You can see an online preview on the Pro Arts Gallery website or in person in Oakland, Berkeley, and Richmond.
I will have a map and postcards from other artists whose studios you will want to visit, some within walking distance.
So please stop by my studio, say hello, check out my work, and tell me what you think.
Be inspired! Live with art.
I hope to see you soon.
–John
www.JohnVias.com
P.S. If you miss the show, please call to make an appointment for a studio visit.
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Visit Studio of Award-Winning Night Photographer John Vias
Vincent Van Gogh wrote, “I often think that the night is more alive and more richly colored than the day.” I create night photography to inspire others to see the life and colors of the night–in a tree’s translucent leaves, a bench’s repeating patterns, a bridge’s sensuous curves.
I explore the dark looking for subjects. Darkness brings on a subtle curfew, vacating streets and sidewalks. The even sunlight of the day yields to dramatic pools of light, defining impromptu stages where the actors never arrive.
In the field, when I am satisfied with my composition, I open my camera’s shutter. Minutes later, I close it. The unreal colors in the prints are the film’s reaction to the light and long exposures.
Photographing at night is like shooting a movie all on one frame. Time is compressed; movement is frozen. What is left is stillness and quiet. With our hurried lifestyles, my work is an invitation to slow down. And look.
For the seventh time, I will open my studio to the public during East Bay Open Studios. I will have some new prints and some old favorites. Remaining 8×10s are only $75, and my popular Night Photos screen-saver is $20. My award-winning night photography is hanging in many private, public, and corporate collections.
WHO: Night photographer John Vias
WHAT: See unique art and meet the artist
WHERE: Berkeley near I-80. See JohnVias.com for directions.
WHEN: June 5/6 and 12/13 (the next two weekends), 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
WHY: To be inspired!
The show involves over 450 artists throughout the East Bay, mostly in Oakland and Berkeley. You can see an online preview on the Pro Arts Gallery website or in person in Oakland, Berkeley, and Richmond.
I will have a map and postcards from other artists whose studios you will want to visit, some within walking distance.
So please stop by my studio, say hello, check out my work, and tell me what you think.
Be inspired! Live with art.
I hope to see you soon.
–John
www.JohnVias.com
P.S. If you miss the show, please call to make an appointment for a studio visit.