PhotographyFranziska Messner-Rast
Born in 1951 in St. Gallen, Switzerland | Apprenticeship as a photographer in father’s studio | now works on a freelance basis, specializing in black-white portraits | 1995 IBK Award, diverse exhibitions and publications | 1980 – 2000 Photographer at the Erker Gallery in St. Gallen, photographs of painters and authors at work: Ionesco, Dürrenmatt, Tapies, Uecker, Cragg, Penck, Habermas among others
The art of being human
Man in his environment. Using the necessary sensitiveness in dealing with people in front of the camera, we attempt to grasp their personality in an authentic and characteristic manner.
The exposures in black and white will be made with the existing natural light without contrived poses. Own processing of the exposures in the laboratory.
Participation requirements and application documents
Own work (2 – 5 photos), short CV and short text on your expectations for the course. Bring with you: own small image camera (analogue), if possible dark room skills.
Max. number of participants: 12
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