"A dark stream of black and white photographs that are culled from Any Summers' life as a travelling musician"
You may, at first, assume these 40 photos highlight the illustrious guitarist's glamorous touring schedule with the Police. But rather than images of a footloose and fancy free, rock 'n' roll life-style, the images document a more solitary, personal and somewhat 'rear window' view of Andy's everyday experiences and encounters.
The archival silver gelatin prints are dark but subtle, moody, soft and alluring. His subjects, whether people or places, are the focus of the compositions and often expose an eccentricity, which may reveal as much about the artist as the quirky situations depicted. There is no doubt Summers is a talented photographer with an eye for interesting compositions and spontaneity. From Cowgirl, San Francisco, 1982, showing ornate boots poking from the foot of the bedcovers, to Monk, Tokyo, 2008 depicting a wise man enjoying a cigarette, Summers seems to capture candid moments with ease as he wanders, a voyeur amongst both his familiar subculture and unfamiliar cultural landscapes abroad.
With concurrent exhibitions in Santa Monica (and previously in April in Tokyo) you'd best be quick to snaffle one of these prints as they are very limited editions of 10 worldwide. Prices vary on the edition but overall later editions fetch higher prices up to $3,950. Don't let the commercial gallery presentation deter you from checking out this exhibition, it's well worth seeing an alternative view outside the life of a roving rock star.
...if you so desire!
4-30 June 2009
Blender Gallery
16 Elizabeth Street Paddington
http://www.blender.com.au/
Tuesday - Saturday, 11am - 6pm
Sunday, June 28, 2009
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