The Art of Experimentation Symposium

Over the weekend Sophie Sherwood from Folk House Darkroom and I co-hosted The Art of Experimentation Symposium. This in-person event brought together presentations from contemporary artists and researchers who explore the possibilities of alternative photographic processes. Presenters investigated the role of experimentation and discovery within the creative process as well as how contemporary practitioners are using innovative and unique approaches to photography to explore the possibilities of light sensitive materials. We hosted our first informal show and tell at the symposium where attendees and presenters brought prints and portfolios to share and discuss. To close out the symposium, we also hosted a photo walk to help build networks and continue conversations from the symposium. Speakers included: Ainoa Burgos, Julie Corcoran, Marie Craig, Wendy Leocque, Riya Panwar, and Ola Teper.

Images by Fra Beecher, Sophie Sherwood, and Elizabeth Ransom