I’m deeply honored to have my gravure print awarded 2nd Place at this year’s Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County’s R.E.D. group exhibition: Artist Share Their Where.
It’s with gratitude that I thank juror Harry Boardman (gallerist of Exhibit B Gallery) and the award sponsor Gratz Gallery & Conservation Studio. The show is on view at Freeman Hall, Doylestown, PA, from June 3rd – June, 25, 2023, and online HERE
“Boone / Backyard (April)” © Michael Ast, 2023
I talked with local reporter Jodi Arthur of the Bucks County Herald in regards to my awarded body of photographs by Emmet Gowin, Phillips Mill Photographic Exhibition. Awarded Best in Show & Best Body of Work. (Published on 5.28.20.)
Interview/Feature, © Bucks County Herald (May, 2020)
Honored to be awarded both Best in Show and Best Body of Work in this year’s international Phillips Mill Photographic Exhibition, juried by Emmet Gowin.
The exhibition was canceled for obvious reasons relating to the pandemic. A beautiful online version went live this morning, “transformed in substance, scale, and spirit.” Much praise to P.M.P.E. director Spencer Saunders and Mill committee members for their dedication in bringing the show to a global society in isolation.
I say it again, the reward of Emmet Gowin’s honor is beyond any words as he’s been a true hero of mine, both as a photographer and expressive human being rooted in lyrical language. Much gratitude to him and the P.M.P.E..
The 4 selected prints are available for sale, email any inquiries michaelast00@gmail.com
Printed on Hahnemühle Fine Art Baryta Satin paper, 300gsm, framed in white painted poplar wood. (One of selected below)
Salt Hollow, Archival Pigment Print, 15×19.5″ © Michael Ast, 2020
It was a true delight to be the invited photographer for this 2020 calendar. They are now available to order online through Amber Connection: HERE
Calendars will be available at the release party and will showcase original prints – December 19th at Amber Connection in Emmaus, PA 7:00 – 10:00 pm (226 Main St, Emmaus, PA). Also, a release party on Saturday Dec. 21st, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, in New York City at Westbeth Artists Housing and Center for the Arts (55 Bethune St).
This project was one done out of the pure energy of spirited friends and volunteers, all under the leadership of Urszula Abolik, the calendar’s producer and owner of Amber Connection Studio and Shop.
“Natura. Naked in Nature. Calendar project crosses diverse boundaries of subjects and environments: The Nevada desert at Burningman, Pennsylvania forest, city of Havana. The phsical body is a temple for the soul. We claim our space in the ambient culture.” (excerpt from 2019 calendar)
All Photographs © Michael Ast, 2019
From upcoming 2020 calendar Natura: Naked in Nature, updates and ordering info to follow in coming weeks … calendar is currently in print production.
Urszula & Barnaby (for Natura 2020 Calendar) © Michael Ast
Exhibition is up through October 12, 2019.
All photos: Archival pigment prints printed by the artist (exclusive edition 1/1 each), Hahnemühle Fine Art Baryta (300gsm), mounted on 8-ply museum board, signed on verso.
Also shown: Photobook Trying to Find the Ocean self-published by the artist (edition of 300)
Exhibition View, Exhibit B Galley (September) © Michael Ast, 2019
© Exhibit B Gallery, 2019
Couldn’t be happier to have my upcoming exhibition prints in the hands of Stockbridge Fine Art Print studio for precision cold press mounting.
A Few of the photographs glimpsed HERE.
Exhibition opening, Sept. 20th, 5:00 – 9:00. On view through October 12th.
Exhibit B Gallery
105 N Main St b, Souderton, PA 18964
Courtesy of Stockbridge Fine Art Studio © 2019
(Repost from @stockbridgefineartprint via Instagram “Photos by @michael.a.ast mounted to 8ply Museum Rag board.”)
I’m pleased to announce this exhibition opening Friday, Sept. 20th at the exceptional Exhibit B Gallery in Souderton, Pennsylvania. Keeping the Indian Summer time of year in mind, I printed images made along the Atlantic and Pacific coastline regions that I found fitting and exciting to conflate as a body of work.
The opening is from 5-9:00. The show runs thru October 12th. Much gratitude to gallerists Harry & Heather Boardman for inviting me to showcase my work. Likewise, a pleasure to share wall space with my buddy Scott Riether & Josh Woodroffe.
I’ve been invited as guest photographer to shoot the 7th annual “Natura: Naked in Nature” 2020 calendar (dance theme edition). All couples, female and male models have been chosen. A photo here from the initial photo shoot this week – a bunch of fun with Tracy & Magi (and the most energetic, giving soul – Urszula Abolik, who is the producer, designer and publisher of the calendar project, along with her partner Barnaby Ruhe).
“Natura. Naked in Nature. Calendar project crosses diverse boundaries of subjects and environments: The Nevada desert at Burningman, Pennsylvania forest, city of Havana. The phsical body is a temple for the soul. We claim our space in the ambient culture.” (excerpt from 2019 calendar)
Calendars to be printed in October. NYC and Lehigh Valley, PA release parties to be held in early December. Further info to be followed up.
Natura: Naked in Nature © Michael Ast, 2019
It’s with great honor to have my “Winter Woods (Threshold)” print selected and offered for sale internationally today on Your Daily Photograph, hosted by Duncan Miller Gallery (Los Angeles). Limited to an edition of 8. The print is available through YDP until 9:00 am, pacific standard time tomorrow, July 15th. YourDailyPhotograph print offers are curated and sent out to 9100 different collectors, galleries, museums and other institutions.
