On November 15, Malika Sqalli, the Austrian Moroccan photographer behind Latitude 34 currently on exhibit in whitespec, returned to Atlanta for her artist’s talk.  She spoke about how growing up in Rabat, Morocco near the ocean, she would always fantasize about the cities and people facing her on the other side of the Atlantic. At age 34, she found herself in a café in Santa Monica, California on the other side of that ocean curious Continue reading →

Artist’s Talk with Suellen Parker at whitespace

November 10, 2012 at 4 pm

Suellen Parker, "The Tie that Binds," archival inkjet print, 40"x40"

Whitespace is pleased to host an artist’s talk with Suellen Parker in the main gallery on Saturday, November 10 at 4 pm. She will discuss her latest body of work, Letting Go, giving visitors insight into her process and Continue reading →

Suellen Parker, Blue Boy, archival inkjet print, 58"x40"

Opening Reception: Friday, October 9 | 7 – 10 pm

October 19 – November 24, 2012

Please join us Friday, October 19th for the opening of reception of Letting Go by Suellen Parker, her first solo exhibition in Atlanta. The show investigates how an individual can find his or her own voice despite the ideals and gender roles foisted on us by society. Parker’s characters look within themselves to find out who they are, letting go of cultural standards and expectations. Instead of limiting themselves to prescribed genders, Suellen Parker’s characters open up to a more authentic expression of self by exploring aspects of both masculine and feminine attributes. This exploration allows for freedom of expression, creativity and individuality. By engaging in private play, they are able to let go of expectations and rules. The result is a personal and truthful moment that they enjoy without fear of judgment or consequences.

Suellen Parker has shown her work all over the world.  Her photo illustrations have been featured in several notable publications, including Discover Magazine, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and on the cover of The New York Times Magazine. Her can be seen in the permanent collections of Sir Elton John, Musée de l’Elysée in Switzerland, Tel Aviv Museum in Israel and the Savannah College of Art and Design in Lacoste, France.

Matt Haffner  “Walking Through the Lonesome City” at Kennesaw State University

Opening reception and artist talk: Thursday, October 11 | 3:15 – 5:00 pm

The Kennesaw State University Bernard A. Zuckerman Museum of Art presents “Walking Through the Lonesome City,” a site-specific installation by Assistant Professor, Matt Haffner, and funded by an NEA Art Works grant awarded to the museum earlier this year. The exhibition will occupy the foyer of the Visual Arts Building from October 1, 2012 through March 29, 2013.

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Opening Reception: Friday, October 5 | 7 – 10 pm

whitespec at whitespace

Please join us for the opening reception of Latitude 34 featuring photography by Austrian-Moroccan photographer Malika Sqalli in whitespec on Friday, October 5th. Sqalli’s work illuminates the cultural life of cities with a shared characteristic: their position on the thirty-fourth latitude. During a stay in Los Angeles while she was contemplating her next project, Sqalli was surprised to find that Los Angeles falls upon the same latitudinal line (34.02) as her hometown of Rabat, Morocco. Starting in Los Angeles before traveling back east across the United States through Atlanta and back to Morocco, her exploration expanded into something much larger and more substantial. Using the parallel as a metaphor for the human tendency to organize, relate and connect, the scenes and landscapes Sqalli captured demonstrate the commonalities (and distinctions) between the cultures along this latitude. After traveling across the United States, Sqalli continued her journey along latitude 34 through New Zealand, Australia, Japan and China. Latitude 34, Sqalli’s first exhibition in Atlanta, documents this journey.

For more on Latitude 34, check out Malika’s blog where she has been documenting her amazing trip!

Craig Dongoski   Durations at Puritan Mill

"Duration: Fragment" by Craig Dongoski

Meet us at Puritan Mill on Wednesday, September 19 for a sound performance by Craig Dongoski. As an end note to his exhibition Durations at Puritan Mill, Dongoski will perform an interpretation of an enigmatic Takehisa Kosugi graphic score comprised solely of +, – and I symbols. He will be accompanied by Amanda Pepping on trumpet and Matt Rowles on trombone. This is also one of the last opportunities to see Durations at Puritan Mill before the show ends September 30, 2012.

Puritan Mill | 916 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd | Atlanta

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