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You Might Find Yourself
Curated by Jocelyn Firth

February 23 – March 16
Reception: Saturday February 23, 6-9pm, 2008
Location: The Ice Box
Hours: Wed-Sun 12-6 pm

Jocelyn Firth presents You Might Find Yourself – an exhibition of photographic works by three artists documenting their travels – through America, Europe and Asia. These three distinct series of photographs allow for exploration of similar yet sometimes divergent themes in travel, and self discovery.

Ian Baguskas' series, Search for the American Landscape, surveys man's relationship with nature. These images were inspired by Carlton Watkins among other photographers who explored and documented settlements in the Old West. The Brooklyn artist records the changes that have been made since these areas were first photographed. The series was taken from 2004 to 2007 during trips to Utah, Northern California, Oregon, and Washington.

Guizhou, a Precious Land is a series by Mid-Hudson Valley, NY artist, John Francis Peters. Peters’ focus is on Guizhou province in China and its uncommon blend of traditional minority culture, communism, rapid modernization and growing western tendencies. This series is comprised of images which intuitively explore this transition through conveying the personality of Guizhou's people and the interaction with their evolving home.

Thomas Prior's, Color Photographs 2003-2007, documents his life over the last four years. For Prior, this time was disjointed and transient – the only constant was the impulse to make pictures. Elements of mystery and distance in these selected stark moments allow him to understand and remember. The artist lives and works in Brooklyn, NY.