BE THEREThe Sadness of MenPresented by Alan Klotz Gallery February 28, 2008- April 26, 2008Reception: February 28, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmPhilip PerkisAlan Klotz Gallery proudly presents, The Sadness of Men, A major, 50 year, retrospective exhibition of the work of photographer Philip Perkis. The exhibition coincides with the publication of a major monograph on Mr Perkis' work, The Sadness of Men, with 125 duotone reproductions, and an introduction by the critic, Max Kozloff. The book is published by Quantuck LanePress, New York. Mr Perkis is one of the most widely respected American photographers, yet his work is little known outside of the demi-monde of the art world.The book, and this exhibition will no doubt change that, and he will take his rightful place in the pantheon of late 20th century photographers. With a gift for capturing moments of heartbreaking honesty and unparalleled beauty, Perkis presents a world on the brink of transcendence. The photographs, in both the book and the exhibition have been carefully sequenced, to build upon each other like a visual fugue, an expression of the profound. The result is both universal and intensely personal, exalting and deeply humbling. It is impossible to step away from these pictures unmoved. At a time when photography virtually assaults us with size and color and "concept", not to mention millions of little pixels, these deftly formed, traditionally crafted, and deeply felt images invite us in, asking that we meet them halfway, as viewers. We have to do some work while looking, but are amply rewarded with fresh insights. They are astonishing glimpses into some common yet profound mystery, by a true master, seen at the end of the photographic era. Philip Perkis started photography in 1957 and studied with John Collier Jr., Dorothea Lange, and Minor White. His work can be found in the collections of many museums as well as private collections. He received two NY State Council Grants, two National Endowment Grants, and is a Guggenheim fellow. His monograph, Warwick Mountains Series was published by Nexus Press in 1978 and the Warwick Mountains Portfolio is published by Alan Klotz Gallery. His prose book, Teaching Photography: Notes Assembled, was published by OB Press in 2001 and is now in its fourth printing.
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