Silver Prints – Photography Exhibit by Tim Volk Coming to Soka University in CA February 4

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"A camera should also be more than a neutral or mechanical transcriber of optical effects, it should be an integral part of the overall intention. The cameras which captured these images I either hand-made or extensively modified for my purposes. They range from the very large (11x14 inch film size) to medium format film (2¼ inch square) and from extremely sharp to very soft. The images reflect these different qualities and approach to the subject. For contemplative landscapes I prefer a large format camera on a tripod, which enforces slow, detail-emphasizing methods. For quirky observations on a journey, the light hand-held Holga with a plastic lens that renders a partly sharp image, softening toward The Edges.

"Less real by some measures, the silver print still conjures for me a distinctly different and weighty presence." Tim Volk

About Soka University:
Soka University is a private, four-year liberal arts college and graduate school located on 103-acres overlooking a wilderness park in Aliso Viejo, CA. The university is ranked in the Top 7 liberal arts colleges in California and Oregon by US News and World Report, and the Top 50 in the country. Soka University offers a 9:1 student/faculty ratio and study abroad for every undergraduate student. Founded upon the Buddhist principles of peace, human rights and the sanctity of life, SUA is open to top students of all nationalities and beliefs. About 60% of Soka University's students come from across the US and 40% have come from more than 40 other countries. Admitted students whose annual family income is $60,000 or less may be eligible for Soka Opportunity Scholarships which cover full tuition. Additional scholarship opportunities are available for higher income levels. http://www.soka.edu

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