Braddock Journey

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

On December 5th & 6th Obscurae will premier with one-of-a-kind framed photographs of Braddock’s details—showcased and given away in Braddock. I’ve had the immense pleasure of working on this show with Jodi Morrison and Ryan Brubaker, and I’m so excited about the event itself that I keep forgetting to post about it here!

We have more than 100 donated and framed photographs of Braddock from over 25 photographers that ticket holders (you!) will win and take home at the Obscurae art photography lottery. Works are mounted and framed with found-materials from the community—I’ll post sneak previews of some of the frames later this week—there are some amazing reclaimed materials being used!

Now for the details:

A $45 ticket guarantees you take home one of these framed art photographs in addition to enjoying the show, fresh-baked pizza by Josh Tonies from the wood-fired community oven, drinks, Merissa Lombardo’s photo booth installation and more!

Public viewing of the work, open to all and free of charge, begins Friday from 7 – 11pm and continues Saturday at 2pm; the art lottery is at 4pm Saturday. All pieces are stunning to display or give as a gift this holiday season.

Change is underway in Braddock: It is with this spirit that our photo show Obscurae views the maligned town – turning a photographic eye towards the borough’s oft-overlooked beauty amidst the former grandeur and “urban blight” that Braddock has come to represent for many.

I would love for you to join us during the two-day photography exhibition/fundraiser on Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6, 2008—Benefiting Braddock Redux’s continuing revitalization efforts in this historic steel mill town.

If you aren’t local and can’t support the change in Braddock in person, we will have a follow-up online gallery that opens December 5. A special limited edition run of each image, signed and numbered by the photographer, will be available for a limited time in our online gallery. (The first of each edition will be won at the lottery!) Photographs in the online gallery will be sold as individual prints but can be paired with custom frames for an additional cost. Unfortunately, the prices on the gallery may be higher than the $45 tickets—but the good news is proceeds will benefit not only projects in Braddock but also all of the amazing photographers who took their time and energy to explore Braddock and then work with us to make this show possible!

Be a part of the change, support the movement!