Last night was the fifth and last Exposing the Mead of this semester. Although we plan to pick up where we left off next Spring semester (Spring 2012; and we hope you’ll join us again), the end of this semester’s run is still bittersweet. I imagine the students must feel how sweet it is, what with finals fast approaching, but I’m admittedly on the bitter end.
For me, and judging by feedback I’ve received, for others as well, this series has been extremely enjoyable and enriching and it's something I'll miss during the summer and fall hiatus. Thea, Alice, Perry, and Alex brought considerable insight to the discussions they facilitated, and our audience members really rose to the occasion with their own contributions.
Each discussion built on the previous ones in subtle but significant ways. Abstraction cropped up again in city photography, and bodies were important in our conversation on text and photography. Bodies, architecture, and text all made appearances when discussing age. Certain questions persisted as subtext throughout the series, such as “Can there be such a thing as an abstract photograph?” and “Is it possible to capture the essence of a particular subject?”
As a result, many of us left each conversation with fresh ideas about individual photographs, thematic groupings of photographs, and even about “the larger picture.”
What have you thought of the Exposing the Mead series and blog? Have any particular photographs or themes resonated strongly with you? Have you come to any conclusions on the "larger picture" questions I mentioned above? Has the series raised more questions for you?
We look forward to seeing you back at Exposing the Mead next Spring!
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