Contemporary
life in Southeast Asia is the subject of this stunning exhibit of 52
black and white photographs by Andrea Baldeck. During 2001 and 2002,
Baldeck explored regions of Vietnam, Myanmar (Burma), Cambodia and Laos.
After the war in Vietnam accessibility to these countries declined drastically,
and this exhibit provides an opportunity to reconnect with this region
of the world.
In Baldeck’s words, “To travel in Southeast Asia is to be
humbled by its layers of history and humanity, and by the realization
that in a lifetime one could barely scratch the surface of understanding.
But what a rich and tantalizing surface!” Using light and shadow,
contrast and composition, Baldeck has sought to fix fragments of the
surface for the viewer, hoping to reveal a bit of what lies beneath.
Baldeck used a 35mm camera and available natural light.
The exhibition is loosely divided into six thematic groupings: Landscapes,
Beliefs, Ruins, Peoples, Rhythms, and Black and White. The subjects
of the photographs include both the physical environment and the human
condition, affording the viewer a rare glimpse of the lifestyles, traditions,
religions, and art of the peoples of Southeast Asia.
Andrea Baldeck is a fine art photographer who work has been featured
in numerous photographic exhibitions, both in the U.S. and abroad. Her
photographs have also appeared in several books.
A large format hardcover book of 153 tritones, “Touching the Mekong,”
winner of the 2004 AAM design competition, accompanies the exhibit.
A related poster is also available.
Availability
Currently
available
Gallery
Space
min.
200 running feet
Venue
Period
12
weeks. Every effort will be made to accommodate special requests
from borrowers.
Contents
52
framed wall-ready photographs measuring 22” x 27”.
Venues may alter the arrangement and number of images they exhibit.
Piece labels, section captions, introductory wall panel and map
accompany the exhibit. These materials are also provided in disc
form.
Public relations material will be provided prior to the opening
of the exhibit. A large-format hard cover book and related poster
are also available.
Speaker is available on request.
Shipping
To
be arranged by the University of Pennsylvania Museum. Venue is responsible
for inbound shipping costs.
Insurance
Covered
by Penn Museum.
Installation/
Deinstallation
No
courier necessary. Qualified staff at borrowing institution will
install and deinstall the exhibition.
Requirements
Facility
report must be submitted for review before approval of loan.
Borrowing institutions must complete incoming and outgoing condition
reports.
The borrower must adhere to temperature and light controls for this
exhibit.
