A unique photo exhibit helps grow the new Black Fives Community Fund, which benefits the neighborhoods where original Black Fives basketball teams once played.
One of my hobbies is photography. Now I’ve found a way to tie that into my passion about the Black Fives Era!
But first, let me explain. I like to photograph the tiny hidden details of ordinary flower blossoms and plants. Some call it photomicrography. My photos are a “bee’s eye view,” if you will.
Some images from the photo exhibit called "The Flower of Now," benefiting the Black Fives Community Fund.
I became inspired by flowers because they remind me of people. Just like people, some plants are considered “weeds,” but if we look more closely they may reveal an unseen paradise, a “Garden of Eden” right there for all to see.
They also remind me of life, because you can only enjoy life right now, not next week, or last week. So they inspire consciousness and awareness.
These photos, in turn, are meant to stir something from within, even out of the seemingly ordinary.
This exhibit came about because whenever I showed these to people they would always say, “Wow, these are incredible!” So a took some to get framed, and the frame shop said, “Wow, these are incredible! You should show these!”
So here I am, showing them!
Exhibit Opening and Artist’s Reception
Saturday, January 30, 2010
2pm – 4pm
Garden Education Center of Greenwich
130 Bible Street
Cos Cob, CT 06807
(203) 869 – 9242
If you’re in the area, please drop by! Have some refreshments, meet cool people, see astonishing photographs, and support a great cause!
Well, they can’t. Not directly. But, what if I devote a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this art to the new Black Fives Community Fund, which benefits neighborhoods where original Black Fives Era basketball teams once played?
Why not allow my inspired efforts to benefit a worthy cause? So that’s what I decided to do.
Just as paradise may be found in weeds, so can the forgotten history of the Black Fives Era reveal many treasures.
One man’s weeds are another man’s “Eden.” So be it.
That’s how these two very different ideas are connected. In my own mind, anyway! :-)
All the images displayed are high-resolution 24″ by 36″ enlargements mounted and framed for archival conservation, behind UV-protected glass, using acid- and lignon-free cotton rag mat, with acid-free dry mounting, within authentic handmade wooden spline-corner museum-quality Concerto frames.
These are exquisite.
A selection of smaller, unframed, matted photographs from the collection will also be available in various standard sizes.
Prices allow accessibility for a wide range of budgets.
Special sizes, matting, and/or framing will be available upon request.
“The Flower Of Now” Photograph Collection by Claude Johnson
January 30 – February 24, 2010
Garden Education Center of Greenwich
Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm
130 Bible Street
Cos Cob, CT 06807
(203) 869 – 9242
Additional details including the “artist’s statement,” the “artist’s bio,” and the complete collection of images are available by visiting www.TheFlowerOfNow.com.
You may also visit our event page on Facebook to confirm your attendance.
Beautiful photographs. I am interested in seeing the entire collection.
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