About this Event
PART OF THE BUZZIE INDIE SESIONS!
In a world of fast image-heavy, screen-based storytelling, why do artists/photographers still see value in slow printed photographs? Is it still possible to become a published artist/photographer in Canada? Why are these photographers still concerned with the analog world?
Join local photographers, Colin Boyd Shafer, Robin Claire Fox, and Karl Griffiths-Fulton for a panel discussion hosted by photoED Magazine's publisher Rita Godlevskis to share the pros and cons of (now) rare analog experiences.
This live, in-person discussion will NOT be recorded and will exclusively share the behind the scenes stories of IRL humans that have successfully presented their work in high-quality PRINT. Join us to learn more about how these local folks created their legacy works, and stick around for some qualitative peer-to-peer networking, connecting, and supporting these incredible (and rare) Canadian projects.
Stick around to review these artists works on paper. Photo books and magazines will be available for sale. Support incredible local photography IN PRINT!
Ron and Maureen Tucker of the LONDON VINTAGE CAMERA SHOWS will be onsite, allowing us all to ogle and purchase their quality analog cameras and accessories Sale starts at 5:30 until 6:50 and then after the panel discussion.
There will also be a table of publications by the panelists after the talk.
For more information, email [email protected]
Colin Boyd Shafer (b. 1983) is a Canadian documentary photographer and social sciences educator born in Kitchener, Ontario. Shafer holds an MSc in Political Economy of Violence Conflict and Development from SOAS, University of London.
In 2016, Shafer was chosen by the Governor General of Canada to photograph inspiring Order of Canada recipients. These portraits are featured in Figure 1 Publishing's "They Desire A Better Country" (2017), a book that commemorates Canada’s 150th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the Order of Canada.
Colin's latest project was recently released. " features stories of immigrants living in each of the 50 states. In close collaboration with the participants, documentary photographer Colin Boyd Shafer creates intimate audio-visual essays telling the story of each individual’s birth outside of the United States, their unique journey to their new home, as well as their hopes and dreams for the future."
@colinboydshafer
Robin Claire Fox is a Hamilton based photographer whose highly cinematic work has been getting a lot of buzz. Her recent book was published by Sentanta Books out of the UK. "This is my visual rhapsody. Many of these images highlight the connection and relationships typical of our family, adding depth to the storytelling and meaning to the photographs themselves. I strive for a unique perspective from which to tell each story to capture our distinct family dynamic and experience."
@robinclairefox
Originally from Northern Ireland, Karl Griffiths-Fulton graduated from the University of Ulster and Napier University, Edinburgh with degrees in Fine Arts and Photographic Studies.
Before coming to Canada, he worked for the London School of Economics and Political Science and the BBC News and Current Affairs. Since then, he has taught at the University of Waterloo and Pumphouse Visual Arts Centre, Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Along with his photography career, Karl has also worked in book publishing since 2007. He currently runs Stonegarden Studios -- a not-for-profit publisher specializing in fine art, poetry and short prose.
Griffiths-Fulton has had six books of his work published, with his latest book, with Canadian writer, Tamas Dobozy, due out in August this year, published by Quartepress, Georgia, USA.
SPECIAL GUESTS
The London Vintage Camera Show...Canada's Friendliest (and 2nd largest?) ALL FILM Photography Show. They'll be selling cameras (all formats, all sizes, all ages, all brands), lenses, accessories, darkroom equipment, alternative process items, lighting, collectibles, hard to find vintage items and loads of fresh FILM.
@londonvintagecamerashow
HOSTED BY
photoED Magazine’s Editor /Publisher Rita Godlevskis has more than twenty years of experience in editorial photography media work, in Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand. She has worked across multiple platforms with a diverse range of projects in her portfolio in editorial, and creative production contexts. A passion for promoting diverse voices in Canadian photography, and great coffee keep her fueled.
photoED magazine celebrates Canadian photography. As the LAST and ONLY print-based photography magazine made in Canada, the publication offers readers and contributors a rare treat in our screen-based mediascape - a legacy piece in high quality print accessible regardless of where you live in Canada.
The LIGHT issue is photoED magazine's 70th edition in print! This edition features photographers taking LIGHT to the next level in their work. This year photoED magazine focus' on themes around the basics of photography, LIGHT, TIME, and COLOUR to engage our readers and challenge them to think about their own photography in a brand new way.
@photoedmagazine
PRODUCER
Photographer Mark Walton is the editor of foto:RE|VIEW magazine, and founder of the foto:RE collective. He was a director and curator of FLASH: CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY HERE, an award winning festival of photography held in Waterloo Region 2015-2017. He is the curator of The Stanley Rosenthall Collection of photography and the author of COMPLICITY, an autobiographical photographic exploration of the life of a reluctant colonialist. He has also written for foto:RE|VIEW and PhotoED Magazine.
Mark founded and is the director and editor of curated. by The COVERT Collective, a gathering of curators from across the country showcasing the work of fine artists of many disciplines.
@mwaltonphoto @thecovertcollective
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Registry Theatre, 122 Frederick St, Kitchener, Canada
CAD 15.00