{"id":470,"date":"2025-02-19T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/?p=470"},"modified":"2025-02-18T14:36:17","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T19:36:17","slug":"pellissippis-photography-student-showcase-a-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/02\/19\/pellissippis-photography-student-showcase-a-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Pellissippi\u2019s Photography Student Showcase: A Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By Anna Trevathan, Editor<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>As Pellissippi State Community College\u2019s Hardin Valley campus continues to grow, students are being increasingly exposed to and exploring topics outside of their core curricula. This interest is not birthed from extra credit opportunities, but is&nbsp;a result of natural human curiosity. I experienced a perfect example of this at the Photography Student Showcase.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the room containing these pieces (BA142) is in the back corner of a campus building people walk through daily, I found myself surrounded by students. Not only art majors, but students from all different backgrounds were perusing the photos put up on display.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The human urge to discover things that are new to us is something that all types of art engage, and&nbsp; the medium of photography is no exception. While all of the photos were of interest, there were plenty of stand out shots that students seemed to really enjoy coming back to them time and again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"371\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Woman_Photo.png\" alt=\"A black-and-white photograph of a woman in an elegant, form-fitting satin gown with a halter neckline and a long train. She leans gracefully against a marble fireplace in a historic, ornately decorated room, with tall candles and vintage d\u00e9cor adorning the mantel. Her eyes are closed, and her pose is relaxed yet poised, evoking a timeless, old-Hollywood glamour. The room features intricate wallpaper, classic architectural details, and a large mirror reflecting the sophisticated setting.\" class=\"wp-image-476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Woman_Photo.png 371w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Woman_Photo-217x300.png 217w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 371px) 100vw, 371px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photograph by Keely Noe | Anna Trevathan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This photo by Keely Noe was one of the pieces that sparked a lot of discussion between three students I spoke to at the show. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wilson Baker, who spent several minutes perusing the gallery only to come back to this piece, spoke to the composition of the photo stating, \u201cI really love the black and white photography, I\u2019m happy people are still using it. It\u2019s bold to have this wide of an image too- it really draws your eye to the subject.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mia Lynn, another student at the exhibition, said that she was really \u201cdrawn to this photo\u201d as she described the elegance and ethereal nature of the woman in the scene. Lynn joked that the woman looked like a \u201cmafia boss\u2019s wife,\u201d and added that there was a sense of mystery to her.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Horse_photo-1.png\" alt=\"A black-and-white photograph captures a dramatic moment in an equestrian show jumping event. A rider, dressed in traditional competition attire with a helmet, jacket, and white breeches, is mid-air on a horse that is nearly vertical after an awkward jump. The horse's hind legs are high above the obstacle, while its front legs are extended forward. The rider leans forward, gripping the reins, trying to maintain balance. The background consists of an arena with a sandy surface, and a set of tall, neatly arranged evergreen trees flanking the jump.\" class=\"wp-image-478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Horse_photo-1.png 512w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Horse_photo-1-300x217.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photograph by Sophie Perrins | Anna Trevathan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a fan of the close up black and white shot, there were plenty of images in this showcase for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One I think is highly worth seeing is this photo by Sophie Perrins, who was able to capture the action of an equestrian event. Perrins, who is an<em> Imaginary Gardens<\/em> staff member, captures a mid-air still shot with the horse\u2019s back leg barely grazing the jump.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a shot that serves as a nod to the early days of modern cinema, as the very first moving picture, \u201cThe Horse in Motion,\u201d was very similar in composition.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Baker remarked that it \u201creminded (him) of Henri Cartier-Bresson\u2019s work,\u201d a photographer who famously enjoyed capturing human moments and sometimes featured animals with pieces like \u201cSeville, Spain.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bridge_Photo-1.png\" alt=\"A detailed view of a bridge and suspension cables. The photograph is taken from a low angle, looking up at one of the bridge's towers and the intricate web of suspension cables that fan out from it. The stone tower is prominent, with its Gothic-style arches and the cables creating a geometric pattern against the sky.\" class=\"wp-image-477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bridge_Photo-1.png 512w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bridge_Photo-1-300x249.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photograph by Christian Miller | Anna Trevathan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This photograph by Christian Miller was another favorite of students in the gallery; one student, Molly O\u2019Brien, stated that this photo was an architectural feat that \u201creminded her of spider webs shot in <em>Spider-Man<\/em>.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shot in black and white, the line work in this piece is so intricate and detailed in capturing natural entanglement, as you can see both the lined indentions in the stone and the patterned stabilizing beams intersect perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Shoe_photo-1.png\" alt=\"A pair of red high-heeled shoes placed next to a bouquet of red roses. The background is a gradient of purple shades, creating a striking contrast with the red color of the shoes and roses. The image stands out due to its artistic composition and the use of complementary colors to highlight the subjects.\" class=\"wp-image-479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Shoe_photo-1.png 512w, https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Shoe_photo-1-300x188.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photograph by Clarice Kear | Anna Trevathan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While many of the standouts in the showcase were shot in monochrome, I found myself really entranced by this photo by Clarice Kear.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The colors pop through the lens, the perfect hue and saturation of the shot making it look as if it was shot inside of a pink bubble. It\u2019s a perfect shot for a photography show that runs through Valentine\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>In my opinion, the Photography Student Showcase is a must-attend event and is well worth a drive to the Hardin Valley campus, even for those who attend a different campus location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The show runs through February 27. The gallery is open between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the words of&nbsp; these featured students above, \u201cI want people to come and look at them!\u201d&nbsp;<br><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Anna Trevathan, Editor As Pellissippi State Community College\u2019s Hardin Valley campus continues to grow, students are being increasingly exposed to and exploring topics outside of their core curricula. 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