d.p. Martin - Image Noir et Blanc

An exhibition of photography in Gallery KusKovu

Prague (Czech Republic) - We cordially invite you to the opening of the Irish photographer d.p. Martin which will take place on Wednesday July 16, 2008 at 7 pm in Gallery KusKovu. The exhibition called “Image Noir et Blanc“ runs until August 16, 2008.

Martin’s Black & White Classic Art Nudes are influenced by the photos and images from the "Film Noir“ genre of European & American cinema of the period 1940's-1950's in which the female roles (femme fatales) were strong and dominant.

He finds inspiration in the films of Billy Wilder, later German film makers Wim Wenders, Werner Herzog and Polish director Krzysztof Kieślowski. Martin’s photographs are composed by combining a high contrast light source with the use of fabrics and are shot only on negative film (35mm, medium format).

d.p. Martin is exhibiting his large prints (100 x 80 cm) in Gallery KusKovu as well as smaller photographs (40 x 50 cm). A selection of these classical black and white photographs are printed individually by hand and crafted in a traditional wet darkroom environment. Martin works mostly with models in the city of Prague, Czech Republic. This location presents an ideal atmosphere for creativity and inspiration.

For the first time Gallery KusKovu (Piece of Metal) is exhibiting work not based on metal workmanship. “When I first saw d.p. Martin’s talented composition, texture and technique, I realised that it would perfectly complement the gallery’s permanent collection,” says gallery director Ivana Špičáková.

About Gallery KusKovu:
Gallery KusKovu (Piece of Metal) is dedicated to objets d’art, sculpture and jewellery made from metal or metal combined with other materials. Gallery KusKovu presents art pieces of Czech artist blacksmiths and goldsmiths, both experienced and recent graduates. Its priority is conceptional originality and exceptional craftsmanship.

Gallery KusKovu
Biskupsky dvur 6
110 00 Prague 1

tel.: 737 200 127
www.kuskovu.cz
info@kuskovu.cz
Tuesday - Friday 1 - 8 pm, Saturday 1 - 6 pm


Press release submittet by Gallery KusKovu, 9th of July 2008