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Insightful images Camerada exhibit highlights alternative photography By Kathleen Manwaring kmanwaring@barnstablepatriot.com KATHLEEN MANWARING PHOTO REFLECTIONS OF SUMMER- "Summer Garden,"a photogram onfabric,wascreated by artist Judy Quinn using light-sensitive materials to make ethereal images of real-life objects. Quinn 's works are part of the Camerada exhibit featured at the Higgins Art Gallery at Cape Cod Community College. Although digital photography is makinginroads inthe world of captur- ing images, there are those who still prefer using more primitive methods for creating their art. Don't be fooled. The results of such photo-artistic endeavors can be stun- ning, as seen in the latest exhibit at Cape Cod Community College's Hig- gins Art Gallery. Camerada, featuringthe alternative photography of Betty Avruch, Birgit Blythe,AliceMoulton, Judy Quinnand Sydney Sowles, is a series of stirring and haunting examples of the wonders of photography. Alice Moulton's works of shadows, figures and light were taken using a Holga camera. Described as an incred- ibly cheap piece of equipment, the Holga is a plastic 120mm film camera with a shutter speed of l/100th of a second. To achieve the images in the "Molly'sDream"series, among others, Moulton only partially advanced the film between shots,resultingindouble and triple exposures. This produces "mystery, ambiguity and juxtaposi- tions," according to Moulton. Inspired bythe mysticsymbol of the Mandala, Betty Avruch's meditative works are created by taking a single photo, reversing the negative to cre- ate a mirror image and then working withvarious prints of the originaland mirror to create a uniquely abstract collage. "My mind and eye constantly search to extend and express more than what could possibly be revealed by an ordinary photograph," said Avruch. Diverging from traditional photog- raphy is Birgit Blyth's use of chromo- skedasic painting. This style takes advantage of the silver saltscontained within black and white photo papers and their ability to scatter and absorb light, creating interesting and capti- vating images. "Making conventionalphotographs is no longer interesting," said Sydney Sowles. "Currently I paint with photo chemicals or draw with a penlight on light-sensitive paper." The images created by Sowles call to mind ancient ink drawings slightly wet by rain. With no photographic image to rein in the mind of viewers, they are left to find their own imagery in the work. Judy Quinn uses three methods to createher works: photogram, encaus- tic painting and photolithography. A photogram is an image that is created without a camera, relying solely on the action of light on light- sensitive paper. An object placed on the surface of the paper will block light,leaving a silhouette. Translucent objects create subtle midtones, as seen in Quinn's photogram on fabric, "Summer Garden." Encaustic painting is also known as "hot wax painting" and uses heated beeswax applied to a surface to create imagery. To enhance the appearance of the work, colored pigmentsmay be added to the wax. Photolithography involves the use of Toray Waterless printing plates, light sensitive materials and ink in the creation of diverse and captivat- ing pieces. The Camerada exhibit,sponsored by the Marion Jordan Charitable Foundation, runs through April 7. Many works are available for purchase. The Higgins Art Gallery is open Monday through Fri- day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information , call 508-362-2131, ext. 4484. Cotuit plays... CONTINUED FROM PAGE B:5 The actors present convincing performances. Toby Wilson as the concertmaster loathes his conductor and through body language and well- timed utterances provides comedic moments; Jared McMurray, as the young fan, provides a titillatingly creepy performance in his acting debut. Myette commands the stage asthe discordant passagesof Wagner crescendo and surge through his body. He is self-absorbed , self-indul- gent yet cannot conceal his own self- loathing. He is atortured soul who is incapable of connecting with anyone, even himself;he can only achieve true intimacy with his music. The Stendhal Syndrome takes its name from the young 19th century French novelist who described anover- whelming psychological and physical response when he visited Florence in 1817 and was confronted by sublime works of art.The psychosomatic illness was named in 1979 when an Italian psychiatrist observed and described more than 100 similar cases among tourists and visitors in Florence. Whilethe erotic themes ofStendhal Syndrome may not appeal to every- one, the play is a catalyst for artistic discourse and as Tara O'Keefe, the Center's artistic director, states, "it provides the perfect opportunity for the Cotuit Center for the Arts to explore art on stage." Bimbi, the guide in Full Frontal Nudity, says it most succinctly: "Art should overwhelm us."As the play suggests, great art is powerful, forcing us to reflect, question and reframe our understanding. The Stendahl Syndrome is at Cotuit Center for the Arts through April 8 with perfor- mances Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. For tickets ($18; $16 for seniors; $10 for students with ID), call 508-428-0669; all Thursday performances are $12. RACHAEL KENNEALLY PHOTO FILLING THE GENERATION GAP - Norman Thayer (Osterville'sDavid Ellsworth) getsto know his grandson-to-be (Matt Durado). CONTINUED FROM PAGE B:5 room to show facial emotion. Her boyfriend Bill Ray, played by Dan Tritle, also seems to have trouble finding his compass. At first he uses a comic ap- proach; then when he tries to stand his ground with Norman, his edge is diffused. Charlie, the Downeast boating mailman, comes across asmore of a goofy local,with his accent coming and going. A real standout in the production is sixth-grader Matt Dorado. He plays Billy Ray,Jr.,whoisdestined to become Norman and Ethel'snew step-grandson, after being dumped on them for the summer while his father and mother go off to Europe. Dorado shows great stage potential as he becomes the tag-along with Charlie in fishing expeditions on the lake. It'sthisnew blood that givesNorman and Ethel a purpose to come back to Golden Pond for at least another year. DennisMarchant'sset of aMainecottage has allthe realn'ess one would expect, com- plete with the faulty screen door. Christy Morris' costumes are also very suitable. On Golden Pom/will be presented at the Barnstable Comedy Club on Route 6A in Barnstable Village March 24, 25 and 31 and April 1at 8 p.m. and March 26 and April 2 at 2 p.m. For tickets ($14; $12 for seniors and students), call 508-362-6333. On Golden Pond... CONTINUED FROM PAGE B:5 in the otherwiseaction-packed eve- ning, but for cerebral drama can't compete with Philbrook's I Drink , Therefore I Am. Philbrook wins the prize here for most offensive play. He illustrates a young man's bar- room mission to convince a young woman to sleep with him. Matt Keefe is perfectly cast as the quiet beer-drinkingphilosopher,reelingin his catch slowlywithdescriptions of existentialist, cynic, and epicurean philosophy. Revelations about the young woman later lead to uncom- fortable moments for the guy and hisfriends, and the audience shares that uneasiness.The play falls apart a little at the end, but starts out as one of the more interesting works of the evening. Teffer's Space Bucks is a goofy, smart and apt finale for Dorks. There are some great momentsinthisplay. Attitudes about mental illness and social discomfort are probed as a clearly disturbed self-described "spaceman" makes a scene in a crowded bank. Teffer's stage di- rections here are excellent, with irritated customers lined up across the back of the stage. Periodically, as the action continues, customers quietly bail out, having given up on their business. Sophie Moeller is great as the dippy teller. The play ends with a humorous twist. We're All Dorks At Heart is not for the faint of heart, with a fair amount of foul language and some adult situations. For young adults or young at heart, the show is fresh and zesty entertainment. The Janus Players present We're All Dorks at Heart at Cape Cod Community College's Studio Theatre March 24 and 25, 2006 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door. Dorfe Works... | ^ GET ^ | L ENGAGED? ^ "**=^Sena us your news & photos so we can ^==^ tiS&inciude it in our expanded Village coverage^Sl ^ 396 Main Street,Suite 15, Hyannis, MA 02601 ^ j | jjjj^ z 508-771-1427 • email: villages@barnstablepatriot.com , '; ^H jfepSour patriot Only Better^m BKgjf.