A Tribute to Black Lives at CSW
Photography teacher and Chair of the Visual Arts Department, Tony Loreti, recently released a beautiful exhibit on the school's 'Red Wall' in the Mugar Center for the Performing Arts.
Photography teacher and Chair of the Visual Arts Department, Tony Loreti, recently released a beautiful exhibit on the school's 'Red Wall' in the Mugar Center for the Performing Arts.
The collection consists of 40 photographs. The portraits capture most of the African American students, faculty and staff members at CSW. The show was specifically influenced by Tony's "personal reaction to the disturbing grand jury decisions last fall in Ferguson, MO, New York City, and the shooting of Tamir Rice in Cleveland." These events caused Tony to feel “a kind of urgency about making the pictures.”
This is the most extensive show Tony has exhibited at CSW. The goal of this project was to celebrate the African American individuals at CSW, which was certainly achieved.
Tony said, “I don't usually make large prints, but I think for this project the scale feels just right.” Each person Tony captured was thrilled to participate in this show and altogether Tony felt a great deal of enthusiasm for the project.
Simenesh Semine ‘17 also shared, “When I first saw the pictures I was amazed. He did such a good job portraying the black community on campus.” Simenesh added, “I think it is really good to have everyone see the community so they can appreciate and acknowledge it.”
The portraits are currently on display for the community to view and admire as a part of Black History Month.
-Story by Kiera Rowe '16
The collection consists of 40 photographs. The portraits capture most of the African American students, faculty and staff members at CSW. The show was specifically influenced by Tony's "personal reaction to the disturbing grand jury decisions last fall in Ferguson, MO, New York City, and the shooting of Tamir Rice in Cleveland." These events caused Tony to feel “a kind of urgency about making the pictures.”
This is the most extensive show Tony has exhibited at CSW. The goal of this project was to celebrate the African American individuals at CSW, which was certainly achieved.
Tony said, “I don't usually make large prints, but I think for this project the scale feels just right.” Each person Tony captured was thrilled to participate in this show and altogether Tony felt a great deal of enthusiasm for the project.
Simenesh Semine ‘17 also shared, “When I first saw the pictures I was amazed. He did such a good job portraying the black community on campus.” Simenesh added, “I think it is really good to have everyone see the community so they can appreciate and acknowledge it.”
The portraits are currently on display for the community to view and admire as a part of Black History Month.
-Story by Kiera Rowe '16
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