In art, luminosity is often thought of as the quality of light the artwork emanates. Painters use intelligently crafted color and tonal variations to recreate this light. A photographer captures a scene using film or digital sensor. Luminosity is reestablished through the art of the photographic craft; the knowledge of the tools and techniques.

As with most artistic expressions, the light falling upon the subject and the patterns of luminance radiating from the subject capture the artist’s eye. The artist’s passion ignites. This becomes a dance of emotion, inspiration and an unseen driving force to communicate an enlightened thought or expression.  A master image-maker gives punctuation to this expression. It is this artistic dance that creates the luminosity of the print and the illumination of the artist. This artistic dance truly becomes the art of image-making.

In a realized work of art—a fine photographic print—the illumination of the artist is offered to the viewer. Luminosity radiates outward to the viewer encouraging a relationship with the subject—encouraging a deeper look into the subject and consequently a deeper view into oneself. The work presented in this exhibit is released from the grasp of the artist’s hands and presented to the viewer. What does the print conjure? What does it express? What does the print reflect? Does the subject continue to illuminate? Has the artist, even for just one moment, mastered the art of image-making?

The ImageMakers of Monterey wish to thank you for your support of this fundraising exhibit.  Many artists have donated more than what is required; some have donated one hundred percent of their print proceeds from this exhibit to the Center for Photographic Art. We are grateful for the generosity of all who support the vital photographic craft and community. We thank you for sharing in this Luminosity.

The ImageMakers of Monterey