Gordon Church
From the Advocates of the Arts Series. Gordon was the first administrator of the public arts program in Albuaueraue, New Mexico. When I asked him where he wanted to be photographed , he told me the Vietnam Veteran Memorial, one of the public arts projects he was most proud of. Gordon died last year at age 58. This is an excerpt from an obituary: “Gordon was a Vietnam Veteran and Fulbright Scholar who studied in Romania. He was an artist, dancer, and teacher. Gordon not only dedicated himself to a career in public art, but he lived every minute of his life holistically connected to art, community, history, literature, and most of all the spirituality of place. In both his private and professional life, Gordon affirmed that art is a required yet natural part of our society, our built environment, and our inner, spiritual worlds. He will most certainly be missed.”
14 Responses
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On 25 October 2007 Marie Wilson said:
Wonderful photo of a wonderful man. Someone I would have liked to have known but am at least glad to have this insight through your photo and text.
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On 25 October 2007 Enikő Lőrinczi said:
Outstanding and sensitive portrait. There are awesome tones, awesome greys as well.
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On 25 October 2007 Rachel Mckinnie gave props:
Beautiful portrait and story. Thanks for sharing!
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On 25 October 2007 Ognjen Karabegović said:
Very interesting portrait.
Smart choice of background!!!!
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On 26 October 2007 Joaquín González-Minsk said:
A great place for someone to be photographed in. Art is, definitely, a man reconciling his soul with his environment.
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On 26 October 2007 jan cain gave props:
beautiful, compelling portrait. thank you for sharing.
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On 27 October 2007 Ditsapun Tiyajamorn gave props:
nice portait and good composition :)
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On 29 October 2007 Jay Matusow said:
I've yet to see you do a portrait that isn't good, but this one stands out. You've used multiple compositional and tonal elements here to say something about the subject. Nice going.
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On 30 October 2007 Struan Oglanby said:
Stunning portrait Charles - very deep
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On 31 October 2007 Elliot Ross gave props:
I absolutely love the "feel" of this photo
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On 2 November 2007 Mario Pompei said:
Great shot (and great person I suppose)! Thanks
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On 9 November 2007 Gregorio Manzana said:
Hola, I have looked through your work many times and keep comming to this photo. There are so many pictures we see everyday and they are beautiful but you do not always get urge to look again and again with interest. I looked at this much without the comments and enjoy everytime. Muchas Gracias. Gregorio
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On 9 December 2007 Frederic Frognier said:
Very good portrait. I especially like the background.
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On 15 May 2008 G Anderson gave props:
This is stunning.
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