LOOKING AT YOU: Intimate Portraiture 

Juried by Jess T. Dugran

September 2018

Corridor Gallery 

The Corridor Gallery's inaugural exhibition LOOKING AT YOU: Intimate Portraiture is on view through the month of September. Organized by PHOTO-EMPHASIS, this juried group exhibition can also be viewed online.

Of the exhibition, Jess T. Dugan writes: 

While jurying this exhibition, I was struck not only by the quality of the work – which was very high – but perhaps more importantly, by the level of intimacy included in so many of the portraits. It is a humbling experience to be allowed into another person’s life in such a meaningful way. I am grateful to each of the photographers who submitted for sharing their work, and their lives, with me.

I was most drawn to portraits that had a quiet intensity, inviting me to engage with the emotional and psychological experiences of the subjects depicted. I gravitated towards images that were formally rigorous, paying close attention to composition, light, color, gesture, and facial expression. The images that held my attention the most were the ones where the interaction between the photographer and the subject was evident: portraits that implied a sense of trust and collaboration.

Last August, Dodd MFA student Alec Kaus launched PHOTO-EMPHASIS, along with Rana Young. PHOTO–EMPHASIS is a platform for showcasing current and diverse photography made by established and emerging artists. Through weekly features and interviews, they aim to highlight work by photography educators, students, and practitioners; providing an opportunity to feature personal projects and share information about their affiliated institution. Their mission is to cultivate a resource that aids in promoting photographic art, education, and community, for those committed to and newly joining the medium.