Business Wire
May 3 2004
“Positive/Negatives: The Unity of Film” Exhibit At Forest Lawn
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WHAT: “Positive/Negatives: The Unity of Film”
An exciting new exhibit at the Forest Lawn Museum
explores the art of photography through the lenses of
seven unique photographers. Their photography ranges
from landscapes and those living on skid row to obsolete
film equipment and much more.
A VIP and media reception with the photographers will
take place May 6th at 6:00 p.m. at the Forest Lawn
Museum at 1712 S. Glendale Avenue in Glendale.
Throughout the duration of the exhibit, special
activities will take place, including:
— May 9: Mother’s Day: Create a Keepsake for Mom – Kids
can make a beautiful sun catcher craft for mom! From
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
— May 16: Meet the Artist: Jacob Demirdjian – Jacob
will lead a question-and-answer session about his
work and its significance to the Armenian community.
From 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
— May 23 and 30: Photography Workshop with Kevin
Tidmore for Adults and Children – Join Kevin for a
photography workshop. Participants will be given a
single-use camera to take their own shots.
Participants will then be able to return on May 30 to
have Kevin discuss the results. From 1:00 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.
— June 6: Ronald Dietel: Landscape Photography – From
Large Format to Digital (adults and children) – Bring
your digital camera to a hands-on workshop, which
traces the evolution of the camera and its influence
on California history. Led by photographer Ron
Dietel, participants will have an opportunity to view
Dietel’s large-format photography, currently on
display, followed by an opportunity to enhance their
own photography skills. From 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
— June 19: Father’s Day Activity: Make a Memory for Dad
– Children can make a unique and special mosaic tile
frame for Dad’s big day. From 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
— June 27: Meet the Artist: William Ortiz – Meet
William and hear about photographic manipulation as
art. From 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
— July 18: Photojournalism – Meet Patrick Liotta, whose
photographs are currently on display, and join him
for a discussion on photojournalism as both art and
presentation of fact. From 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
— July 25: Meet the Artist: Vince Gonzales – Join Vince
as he talks about his photographic inspirations. From
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
— July 31: Meditative Art: Art in a Yantra Style with
Kelly Mason – Yantra means mantra except in image not
word. In this demonstration, Kelly will use
repetitive imagery to help the viewer see beyond the
obvious core presence to benefit their entire being
physically, emotionally and spiritually. From
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
WHEN: Reception, May 6th at 6:00 p.m., Forest Lawn Museum,
Glendale
Opening Day, May 8th, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Daily through August 1st, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Forest Lawn Museum
Forest Lawn-Glendale
1712 S. Glendale Ave.
Glendale, CA 91205
COST: Free
INFO: 1-800-204-3131
WHO: All art enthusiasts
INFORMATION: “Positive/Negatives: The Unity of Film” is an exhibit
that explores the art of photography through a
collection of works by seven photographers of varying
ethnic backgrounds — Armenian, African American,
Latino, South American, and Caucasian — whose
photography will be the featured exhibit at The Forest
Lawn Museum in Forest Lawn-Glendale from May 8th through
August 1st. The photography represented in the exhibit
ranges from landscapes to people living on skid row to
obsolete film equipment and more, and adds to the
distinctive vision of the photographers.
“Positive/Negatives: The Unity of Film” is part of the
Forest Lawn Museum’s presentation of events which are
designed to bring a diverse mix of community, cultural,
and historic art and artists to the greater Los Angeles
community. The exhibit is open to the public at no
charge seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. through
5:00 p.m.
The following photographers’ work will be included in
the exhibit: Jacob Demirdjian, Kevin Tidmore, Ronald J.
Dietel, William Ortiz, Patrick Liotta, Vince Gonzales,
and Kelly Mason.