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16TH ANNUAL BLACK AND WHITE SPIDER AWARDS HONORS PHOTOGRAPHER GERALD PISARZOWSKI FROM CANADA<\/h2>\n

 <\/span>\u201cLos Angeles, Nov. 4, 2021 \u2013Photographer Gerald Pisarzowski from Canada was presented with the 16th Annual Black and White Spider Awards. <\/span><\/p>\n

The live online gala was attended by industry leaders and the photography community from around the globe who logged on to watch the climax of the world’s premier event for black and white photography. <\/span><\/p>\n

“It’s an incredible achievement to be selected among the best from the 6,211 entries from 75 countries we received this year” said Basil O’Brien, the awards Creative Director. “Gerald Pisarzowski’s Cherry Street Bridge No. 12,” an exceptional image entered in the Abstract category, represents black and white photography at its finest, and we’re pleased to present him with the title of Merit of Excellence.” <\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cCherry Street Bridge No. 12\u201d, Toronto, 2021<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Two other images that Gerald entered received critical acclaim. His image \u201cFive Ladders\u201c received an Honourable Mention is the Fine Art Category and his image \u201cBe a Change Artist\u201d was Nominated in the Abstract Category. <\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cFive Ladders\u201d, Toronto, 2021<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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\u201cBe a Change Artist\u201d, Toronto, 2021<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Jury represented over 20 of the industry’s biggest names and tastemakers in <\/span>Europe, Asia and North America. They reviewed the entries online before making their nominations and honoring 596 title awards and 935 nominees in 33 categories. <\/span><\/p>\n

BLACK AND WHITE SPIDER AWARDS is the leading international award honoring excellence in black and white photography. This celebrated event shines a spotlight on the best professional and amateur photographers worldwide and honors the finest images with the highest achievements in black and white photography. www.thespiderawards.com <\/span><\/p>\n

New York City Center for Photographic Arts (NYC4PA)<\/h2>\n

“CHERRY STREET NO. 12”<\/b> was selected by juror Debra Klomp-Ching as an Honorable Mention in the Center\u2019s ABSTRACT 2020 call for entry. The NYC4PA received 1700 images and only 50 were selected for this exhibit. All the selected images are available for viewing on nyc4pa.com<\/a> by clicking on “Abstract” under Galleries. <\/p>\n

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CHERRY STREET NO. 12, Toronto, 2020<\/p>\n

8 x 8 inch hand-coated platinum print<\/p>\n

The mission of the NYC4PA is to provide exhibition opportunities in the vibrant New York City gallery world to photographers around the globe. NYC4PA offers international, themed, open call competitions juried by recognized experts in the field of photography.<\/p>\n

BLACK & WHITE MAGAZINE<\/h2>\n

 <\/i><\/span>Looking Back \u2013 Looking Forward 2021 Photo Contest<\/h4>\n

Black & White Magazine<\/em> <\/span>is a quarterly publication for collectors of fine photography. Their judging panel selected my image \u201cCoastal Wave\u201d for an award in the Alternative Darkroom Processes category. The work was singled out by the panel for its \u201cvisual excellence and narrative interest\u201d and will be published in the October 2021 issue of the Magazine.<\/p>\n

Black & White<\/em> <\/span>established the Alternative Darkroom Processes category to \u201chonour the commitment and vision of photographers willing to invest time and energy to produce truly unique and organic analog imagery.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Coastal Wave, Big Sur, CA 2011<\/em>
\n8 x 8 inch hand-coated platinum print<\/em><\/i><\/h6>\n

THE LIGHT FACTORY GALLERY<\/h2>\n

38th Annual Art Auction starting on October 22nd \u2013 30<\/span>th<\/sup><\/span>  <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve donated two hand-coated platinum prints to this fund-raiser. This year the gallery has partnered with auction gurus, Leland Little Auction House,<\/span><\/a> who will facilitate their event online, for an entire week, from Thursday, October 22 through Friday, October 30. Bidding will open on the 22nd, and the Auction will end with a \u201clive\u201d closing, starting at 1 PM on the 30th.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to funding operation expenses, proceeds from this year\u2019s event will go toward funding a newly reimagined community gallery and workspace that will feature local photographers and provide a place for all of their communities to come together and create.<\/span><\/p>\n

All of the work offered in this year\u2019s auction will be on view at The Light Factory gallery starting Thursday, October 22nd \u2013 Friday, October 30th. Gallery hours are Wednesday \u2013 Saturday, noon \u2013 4 pm, and by appointment. Please email Jenny at jenny@lightfactory.org<\/span><\/a> to make an appointment outside of gallery hours.<\/span><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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