Fotofocus Biennial:"backstories" Shem Schutte’s "Thinking Positive, Capturing Negatives" Exhibit

Name: Fotofocus Biennial:"backstories" Shem Schutte’s "Thinking Positive, Capturing Negatives" Exhibit
Start: 2024-10-11T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-10-11T21:00:00-04:00
Location: CromeYS Architecture. 406 Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs OH 45387

Schedule

Fri Oct 11 2024 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

CromeYS Architecture. 406 Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs OH 45387 | Yellow Springs, OH

Yellow Springs, OH – Art lovers and adventure seekers, prepare to immerse yourselves in a world where light and shadow reveal the unseen! Yellow Springs invites you to explore the magic of night photography with Shem Schutte's captivating exhibit, "Thinking Positive, Capturing Negatives," a key feature of the 2024 Fotofocus Biennial. This year’s regional theme, "Backstories," delves into the hidden narratives that shape our understanding of the world, and Schutte’s work masterfully embodies this concept.
Shem Schutte, a fifth-generation photographer, brings a unique perspective to the art of night photography. His exhibit, "Thinking Positive, Capturing Negatives," explores the delicate balance between optimism and realism, using the interplay of light and darkness to tell compelling architectural lyrics scenic stories. Each photograph is a narrative frozen in time, inviting viewers to uncover the backstories hidden within.
Shem's deep family roots in photography have equipped him with an unmatched ability to capture the essence of the night, making the invisible visible and the mundane extraordinary. His work has been celebrated for its technical brilliance and its ability to evoke powerful emotions through the simplest of scenes.