Members' Critique: July 2024

SF Camerawork's monthly critiques offer members the opportunity to share and receive feedback on their current projects. July’s critique will be led by Bay Area artist and educator Renee Billingslea.

When: July 16, 6-8pm
Location: SF Camerawork, Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, 2 Marina Boulevard Building A, San Francisco, CA, 94123

The critiques are two hours long, usually on Tuesday evenings from 6 - 8 pm PST. Five photographers have 20 minutes at each critique to present their work and receive feedback from the critique leader and the group. In addition to the five photographers presenting work, there are also typically 15 - 20 other members who tune in to observe, comment, and ask questions. Critiques are intended to be as collaborative as possible, and we encourage all participants to engage in the conversation!

This event is reserved for current SF Camerawork members. Want to join as an SF Camerawork member? Sign up HERE.

Renee Billingslea is a visual artist whose practice includes photography, stitching, and creating visual projects that illuminate overlooked historical narratives. Her artwork serves as a powerful voice in confronting injustice, racial violence, trauma, and white privilege.

At the heart of Billingslea’s creative process lies in-depth research and community engagement deepening her understanding of the stories she re-tells. Her art practice incorporates material culture, where textile and objects play pivotal roles in engaging viewers inviting them to gain greater awareness and insight through uniting with the artwork.

Through her artistry and commitment to storytelling, Billingslea continues to challenge perceptions and provoke essential conversations about societal issues and historical truths leaving an indelible mark on the artistic landscape.

Billingslea earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Southern Oregon State University and a Master of Fine Arts from San Jose State University. She is a returning Peace Corps volunteer who served in Central Pacific, Kiribati.

Billingslea is currently a Senior Lecturer of Photography in the Department of Art and Art History at Santa Clara University.

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