The Saint Rose Chronicle

Issue date: 10/7/09 Section: Entertainment

Media Credit: Licelot Cruz-Altagracia

A retrospective exhibition on the works of Keith Carter is on display at the Esther Massry Gallery. On display are 78 toned, silver gelatins and platinum prints all which span 25 years and document the area around the artists Texas home. The exhibit "Poet of the Ordinary: Photography by Keith Carter" opened last week but runs through Sunday, Jan 17, 2010. In honor of the artist a gallery reception held on Friday Oct 2, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. A room full of people from all backgrounds mixed with food and drinks. The artist's lecture followed the reception at 7 p.m. in St Joseph's auditorium. These events are free and open to the public.

His book Keith Carter Photographs: Twenty-Five Years (Wittliff Gallery Series) is available in the Campus Bookstore. The artist was available before and after the reception to sign books and answer questions.

Keith Carter is the recipient of two National Endowment for the Arts Regional Survey and was a featured art profile on "CBS News Sunday Morning," to name a few of the accolades he has acquired over his professional career.

Jeanne Flanagan, the Gallery Director, spoke briefly of the importance for art students in The College to become exposed to modern contemporary artists and portfolios.

"His work is an appropriate example as they have been exhibited in Europe, the United States and Latin America. The exhibition coincides with the art curriculum on campus, art students are encouraged to attend all events held in the gallery. This is part of the teaching gallery; an important component of the Esther Massry Gallery," explained Flanagan.

For his lecture a crowd of students, faculty, and Carter fans gathered to hear him speak of his works inspirations, advice to future photographers and those in the art world. He began with a clip from a movie followed by seven mantras for a creative mind power point.

These mantras included, "We need the works of others," "Makes friends with uncertainty" (which he refers to as a woman), and "Never underestimate the power of the ordinary," to name a few. He gave the audience a glimpse of his new works. They were titled Splendori Di Capelli, and Oculavia. He made a joke of his southern accent saying "from Texas and no I did not vote for George Bush." At the end the audience was given an opportunity to ask questions. The people in the room were very attentive, as to never miss Keith Carter words.

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