University of New England

Opening Reception
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Conversations with the Artists
Feb. 8 and 22, 2006
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

The Exhibition

As part of the University of New England's celebration of 150 years of photography, this show will focus on six artists' use of the Holga camera. A plastic novelty camera made in China, this toy camera was formerly given away as a carnival prize before being embraced by fine artists seeking its unusual visual effects.

John G. Kelley, Tumbleweed Branch in Fence, South Dakota

Designed with a single aperture, one shutter speed, and a plastic lens, Holga prints exhibit certain trademark distortions, including vignetting, soft focus, lens flare, and film fogging - allowing the shooting experience to become an opportunity for experimentation.

The results are unpredictable and give new meaning to the act of making fortunate and unexpected discoveries by accident.

Donna Lee Rollins

Artists include:

Abbie Ostrem
Barbara Goodbody
Jerry Robinov
Donna Lee Rollins
Dennis Stein
John G. Kelley