01/13/2013
Picture This!
Picture This! is a juried photography exhibit that features the works of professional photographers at Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. As a component of the collaboration, students from Ward Home took part in a photography workshop that was taught through the Youth Media Program of PF/PCA in preparation for the exhibit. Photos from the Ward Home teens were presented in conjunction with the juried exhibition.
The collaboration with Ward Home’s Gala event was held on January 12th at Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. The proceeds from the event will help Ward Home maintain and expand programs that allow continual creation of nurturing and constructive environment for teens, allowing them to grow into independent adults.
This is the second year that I was honored to have my work chosen to show alongside these young and talented artists. I really enjoyed the teens' images this year. Their prints exuded a youthful untainted approach to image making. This year's juror was Ellen Fleurov, the Executive Director of The Silver Eye Center for Photography and past Director of the Museum, California Center for the Arts. My images that were selected by Ms. Fleurov were
Wildfire and
Celestial Event. I was thrilled to also have
Wildfire be chosen as the First prize image. Both of the pieces I created for this show represent a person on a journey toward something bigger than ourselves. I believe these teens are on a path toward their own celestial event, whether it be spiritually or professionally, they are seizing the opportunity to blaze like a wildfire through the obstacles of life. This drive is evident in the demeanor of the Ward home staff and the wonderful students they mentor.
If you are looking for a good cause to lend a hand, this is a worthwhile program to get involved in. Here is the website if you would like to check it out:
http://www.wardhome.org/
* Please click the link to explore the winning image in detail.
http://www.christopherruane.com/Set/Travel/Wildfire*
* Please click the link to see Celestial Event in more detail.
http://www.christopherruane.com/Set/Digital-Paintings/Celestial-Event*
