I avoided the enigma that is #OccupyWallStreet for nearly two weeks, despite it essentially taking place in my backyard. However, this past Friday I made my way down to Zuccotti Park around 2pm, to experience it for myself. Well, that is not completely true. I originally left work early on Friday, with a Canon 5D Mark II (with a 70-200mm 2.8 L lens) and Nikon D3s (with a 35mm f/1.4 lens) in hand (how’s that for democracy?!), at my boss’ suggestion, due to circulating rumors that Radiohead would be performing in the park around 4pm. I was to shoot the show, if it happened, for Sound and Vision Magazine. Those rumors proved false—and that is probably for the best.

All rights reserved by the artist, Mr. Andrew Cossard.
WHAT DOES YOUR SANCTUARY LOOK LIKE?

The work I did with wood was heavily influenced by the original Group F.64. I felt the subject matter was well suited for their aesthetic: great depth of field, proper development of tones, and incredibly sharp focus, and their photographic philosophy of simple and direct presentation through purely photographic methods with no qualities of technique, composition or idea, derivative of any other art form.

A photo series by Monsieur Cossard from his travels around the world.

The Alfa Art Gallery invites you to join us for an evening with the exhibiting artists of the New Brunswick Art Salon, Spring’11. If you missed the opening receptions on April 22nd and May 13th, this is not only the perfect chance to see some amazing works but is also the opportunity to get an inside look on the creative process of each artist. The artists will work on their respective art pieces at the Alfa Art Gallery as well as give informative talks on their inspirations.

The Alfa Art Gallery would like to invite artists to submit work for the New Brunswick Art Salon, Fall ’11. There are two artist categories: newly emerging artists and professional artists. All submissions must be in by September 25. Artists will be notified if their work is accepted by September 30. The exhibition opening will be held on Friday, October 21.

Collaborative Arts (coLAB Arts) is a non-profit organization located in New Brunswick, NJ, dedicated to the development and presentation of emerging local artists. coLAB Arts’ mission is to cultivate a hip, mindful, and inclusive Hub City community of artists, audiences, and critics, empowered to create inspired and inspiring art.

The Johnsonville Press is getting ready to introduce its Photography section.
We are accepting submissions now and always. To submit work, or to talk with the Editor, please email us at: johnsonvillepress@gmail.com.

Here is a short photo series from the Rally to Restore Sanity. More pictures to come this week. Expect to see an article from me as well. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy these pictures. I hope they make you feel as though you were there.

Sincerely, Matia Guardabascio, Editor-In-Chief

I revel in the smoky coolness of Earth’s waning days. Nothing fills my heart with happiness more than when the leaves are ignited and I no longer live in fear of clothe-drenching sweat. Yet how can one compare this season to the last, or any of the seasons for that matter? Here I offer you a view of my summer and the events that transpired throughout.