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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Washington Street Art Center presents:
"Aggressive Recollections - Transnational Cultural Consumption in the
21st Century!" a collection of photographic works by EL Putnam.
OPENING RECEPTION: September 6, 2008
ON VIEW: September 6-27, Saturdays 12-4, and by appointment
CONTACT: EL Putnam (Emily Putnam) via email
at <mailto:elputnam@gmail.com>elputnam@gmail.com
HI-res photos for the press and interviews are available.
or contact
Washington Street Art Center,
321 Washington Street
Somerville, Ma 02143
617-623-5315
While the camera-toting tourist has become an iconic (and typically
negative) representation of the present day recreational traveler,
Boston area artist EL Putnam embraces the action of traveling with
camera-in-hand. Instead of taking images meant to capture moments as
visual souvenirs, Ms. Putnam creates photographs that are meant to
deconstruct presumptions concerning tourism and photography,
utilizing the camera as a means of exploring the complexities
associated with present day U.S. tourism in Havana, Cuba.
The exhibition "Aggressive Recollections" consists of several
collections of images created by the artist during her most recent
trip to Havana, including double exposures taken with a Holga, images
from the world-famous Tropicana nightclub, and a project that
documents a postcard writing performance. While these series may
vary in terms of technique and technology, the images were all
created as a way for the artist to comprehend the multifacetedness of
traveling to a nation that is typically off limits to U.S. citizens.
"Aggressive Recollections" is on display at Gallery 321 at the
Washington Street Art Center during the month of September, with an
opening reception on Saturday, September 6th from
6:00-9:00pm. Normal gallery hours are Saturdays 12:00pm-4:00pm with
additional viewings available by appointment.
The Washington Street Art Center houses Gallery 321, hosts studio
space for more than twenty visual artists, and presents exhibitions,
concerts, film series, and other art initiatives. The Center
participates in Somerville Open Studios each May and an annual open
studios and craft fair in December.
The Washington Street Art Center is between Union Square and Beacon
Street: a five-minute walk from Union Square and a ten-minute walk
from Harvard Square (two blocks from Beacon Street). The Center is
near or on the following bus routes: 87, 83, 86, and 91. Parking is
free and ample.
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