Weston Photography News
Here on the Monterey Peninsula, film and wet darkrooms are still alive as new generation fine art photographers Kodiak Greenwood, Michelle Magdalena and Zach Weston both continue and expand upon the legacy of the great West Coast photographers who pioneered this medium and evolved its traditions before them. Please join us on March 14, 2015, for a Discussion Panel from 4 to 5pm in Carpenter Hall and then the opening in the Center for Photographic Art Gallery in Carmel CA from 5-7pm. Hope to see you there.
The WESTON FIGURE WORKSHOP GALLERY exhibit has come to SAN PEDRO, CA. Celebrating ten years of figure photography workshops from Mark Comon's Workshops August 2 - September 25, 2014 at The LOFT Gallery 401 S Mesa St, San Pedro, CA 90731 www.the-loft.net Artist Reception Kim and I will be in attendance on Sunday, September 21. 5-8pm Hope to see you there!
OPENING: SATURDAY March 29, at 5- 6PM for Members 6-8PM for Public
NATIONAL STEINBECK CENTER
One Main Street Salinas, CA 93901
831.775.4721
We are very pleased to announce that we will be having a 4 Generation Weston Photography Exhibition at the Steinbeck Center. This very special exhibition will bring the images, art and artifacts of Edward, Brett, Kim, and Zach Weston together for an intimate look of one of the renowned families of photography. Kim Weston will curate this exhibition with his son Zach.
This exhibit will also present works produced by recipients of the Weston Scholarship. Since 2004, The Weston Scholarship has awarded 157 scholarships to Monterey County students of traditional black and white photography! Please visit our site to see some of the amazing work these emerging photographers are creating.
We hope you can join us for this amazing event.
Kim Weston will be at the Steinbeck Center on Friday May 2, 2014 from 1:30-2:30pm for a informative gallery walk through, where he will be talking about the photographs and artifacts in the 4 Generation Weston Family show. The black and white silver gelatin photographs featuring, Edward Weston, Brett Weston, Kim Weston and Zach Weston.
Kim Weston Exhibition Tour
Steinbeck Center
Friday, May 2, 2014
1:30-2:30pm
$20/$15 members
Wine and light snacks will be provided
For more information contact
The National Steinbeck Center
Here are some photos of the progress of hanging the show, Weston: 4 Generations Exhibition opening March 10, 2014. The opening night is Saturday March 29, 2014. See you there!! photos © Edward Weston, RC Miller, Cole Weston, Randy Tunnell and Jewel Gentry. Thanks!
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We are very pleased to announce that we will be having a 4 Generation Weston Photography Exhibition at the Steinbeck Center. This very special exhibition will bring the images, art and artifacts of Edward, Brett, Kim, and Zach Weston together for an intimate look of one of the renowned families of photography. Kim Weston will curate this exhibition with his son Zach.
This exhibit will also present new works produced by recipients of the Weston Scholarship. Since 2004, The Weston Scholarship has awarded 157 scholarships to Monterey County students of traditional black and white photography!
We hope you can join us for this amazing event.
There will be a soft opening. March 10, 2104
DATE CHANGE; OPENING NOW ON SATURDAY MARCH 29, 2014
OPENING: SATURDAY March 29, at 5- 6PM for Members 6-8PM for Public
NATIONAL STEINBECK CENTER
One Main Street
Salinas, CA 93901
831.775.4721
Midwest Museum of Art
429 South Main St.
Elkhart, Indiana 574.293.6660
July 19 - October 6, 2013
Opening at Midwest Museum 6pm-8pm, Saturday August 17, 2013
Walk through gallery talk with Kim Weston - 7:00pm.
The Midwest Museum of American Art presents an exhibition of over 100 photographs by three generations of the Weston Family of Photographers beginning Friday, July 19th, through Sunday, October 6th 2013.
Included will be landmark images by Edward Weston (1886-1958), one of the two pioneers of black and white photography; some images printed by the artist and others printed by his son Cole Weston (1919-2003). Oldest son Brett Weston (1911-1993) is represented by both landscape and figurative images.
The third generation of this California-based group is represented by Grandson Kim Weston (b. 1953-). Kim Weston's photographic vision has long been influenced by the work of his grandfather Edward Weston. He learned his craft by assisting his father Cole Weston. He also worked as an assistant for many years to his uncle Brett. Kim and his wife, Gina, live at Wildcat Hill, former studio and home of Edward Weston. They offer several unique workshops throughout the year. As an educator, Kim has been a mentor for many photographers in Monterey County. He specializes in the nude but also works in landscape formats. This exhibit will be mounted from the collection of Dr. Rick and Cindy Burns. This exhibit is sponsored by Lakota Corporation.
Edward Weston, Brett Weston, Kim Weston & Zach Weston
Lecture by Kim Weston Saturday, May 11, 2013 – 4-5 PM
Opening – Saturday, May 11, 2013 – 5-7 PM
Sang K Jun Arts and Science Gallery,
3148 El Camino Real Suite 209 Santa Clara, CA 95051
Exhibition May 11 – August 10, 2013
An exhibition of 30 Fine Art Black and White Photographs will be on display for the first time in history at the Sang K Jun Arts and Science Gallery. The Weston Legacy is one of the most important and creative families in photography.
Edward Weston (born 1886 – died 1958) major American photographer of the early to mid-20th century, best known for his carefully composed, sharp focused images of natural forms, landscapes and nudes. His work influenced a generation of American Photographers.
Brett Weston, son of Edward Weston (born 1911 – died 1993) an American photographer known for his high contrast, abstract imagery. The subjects he chose were, for the most part, not unlike what interested him early in his career; plant leaves, knotted roots and tangled kelp along the beach. He concentrated mostly on close-ups and abstracted details, but his prints reflected a preference for high contrast that reduced his subjects to pure form.
Kim Weston, grandson of Edward, nephew of Brett, son of Cole Weston (born 1953 ?) is known as the master of Fine Art Nude photography. He learned his craft assisting his father Cole in the darkroom making gallery prints from his grandfather Edward’s original negatives. Kim also worked for many years as an assistant to his uncle Brett, whose bold, abstract photographs rank as some of the finest example.
Zach Weston, son of Kim Weston (born 1990 ?) is the 4th Generation of The Weston Legacy, he grew up on Wildcat Hill, surrounded by iconic photographs made by his great grandfather Edward, great uncle Brett and grandfather Cole Weston. Zach has been moved by this medium and has sharpened his vision by photographing the nude figure, still life and abstract form.
Please feel free to call or email for further details.
For more information: Please contact Sang Jun, 408.260.1888 or sang@baydentallab.com
Brett Weston by ©RC Miller.com
