Howard Hart and Kurt Kramer: Two Urban Visions
@ Perspective Gallery
1310 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
Opening Saturday, June 10th, from 5PM - 7PM
On view through Saturday, June 24th
Howard Hart and Kurt Kramer: Two Urban Visions
June 1 – June 24, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 10th, 5 -7 p.m.
Virtual Artists’ Talk: Thursday, June 15th, 7 p.m.
Howard Hart’s photographs emphasize quiet moments in public spaces. His photos were taken on otherwise hectic visits to Spain, Hungary, Romania, Argentina, and Mexico. Hart is intrigued that even the most minimal human presence – a lone individual, a quiet chat among friends, or a simple pair of shoes – can transform otherwise characterless, vacant spaces into stages for infinitely possible narratives. His black-and-white photographs highlight the quality of thoughtfulness and introspection suggested by the isolation of his subjects and the emptiness of their environment.
Kurt Kramer takes pleasure in capturing the smaller, more intimate environs of urban life. Rather than focusing on monumental or heavily trafficked areas, he seeks out the spaces that we often walk by in our daily routines. Through careful selection of viewpoint, timing, and lighting he aims to create visually striking compositions that showcase the beauty of these often-overlooked locations. Frequently punctuating his photographs with a human presence, he strives to capture the perfect moment when a subject’s location, movements, and gestures add layers of meaning to the scene. Kramer will be presenting photographs in both color and black-and-white, with all images captured in Chicago in the last three years.
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