Exhibit Details
The tintype is rooted in more than 150 years of photographic method. In this collection of extraordinary portraits, Timothy Duffy brings new vitality to this old form, capturing powerful images of musicians who represent the roots of American music. These American blues, jazz, and folk artists are living expressions of a cultural legacy. In Duffy's portraits, centuries-old traditions find new expression in this digital millennium. Likewise, Duffy's photographic techniques fuse old forms and the original collodion wet plates with modern lighting. In this collaboration between photographer and artist, music and image meet around a history of struggle, adaptability, and creativity. It is this ethos that Duffy captures in his tintypes.
Curated by:
Russell Lord (New Orleans Museum of Art)
Organized by:
Music Maker Relief Foundation
Content:
27 framed tintypes
Rental Fee:
$10,000 + supplementary programming costs
Run ft.:
100 linear ft.
Number of Crates:
2
Shipping:
One-way shipping costs paid by exhibitor
Insurance:
Arranged by the host venue
Availability:
Now booking from September 2019 through 2025
Programming Opportunities:
– Musical performances
– Gallery Talk
– Book signing
– Artist talk with Timothy Duffy
Contact:
Aaron Greenhood
aaron@musicmaker.org
(919) 643-2456
PRESS
WET PLATE PORTRAITS HONORING OVERLOOKED BLUES MUSICIANS IN THE SOUTH….
CAPTURING THE UNDERSUNG BLUES PEOPLE OF THE RURAL SOUTH…
THEIR ANCESTRAL CULTURES HAVE BEEN OPPRESSED AND FORBIDDEN, AND YET THEY RISE UP SINGING…
“The Blue Muse album is certainly a testament to the value of Music Maker’s work, showcasing the work of under-the-radar blues stalwarts such as Guitar Gabriel, Ironing Board Sam, Boot Hanks, Alabama Slim and others.”