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Photographic Poem Inventions on display in new exhibition at UC Blue Ash
Photographic Poem Inventions on display in new exhibition at UC Blue Ash
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H. Michael Sanders
A photo exhibition that explores decay, disappearance and dysfunction is currently on display at the University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College. Photographic Poem Inventions was created by H. Michael Sanders, professor emeritus of Media Communications at UC Blue Ash. The exhibition, free and open to the public, is located in the UC Blue Ash Art Gallery (4131 Cooper Road, Blue Ash, OH) through April 24.
A reception for the artist is scheduled from 6-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 16 in the art gallery. The reception is open to the public and free refreshments will be provided.
Regular gallery hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 1-3 p.m. A print catalogue of the exhibition will be available at no cost in the gallery, and a digital version will be posted on the UC Blue Ash Art Gallery website.
A self-portrait of the artist who describes the exhibition as a type of visual poetry.
The exhibit features photography by Sanders that explores "poetic images of decay, disappearance, dysfunction of language and curiously juxtaposed fragments from a myopic visual universe.
"I've attempted to present my photographs as a type of visual poetry that function as metaphors related to both the visual subject matter in the images as well as the emotions and ideas generated by my near-sighted or myopic vision when encountering these subjects," Sanders added. "Topics addressed include decay as a metaphor for the passing and disappearance of all things; loss of language and failure to communicate; and the way multiple images can interact with one another and written titles to create poetic sequences."
Sanders founded the Media Communications & Technology degree program at UCBA in 1997, was the founding unit head of the academic department when it was formed in 2002, and taught photography, film and other media courses at the College for 40 years prior to his retirement as a full-time faculty member in May 2024. He continues to teach a course in American Film Noir each semester as an emeritus faculty member.
Find more information about Media Communications & Technology degree and certificate programs online or contact Roo Hedrick, Program Coordinator and Production Manager, at [email protected].
Featured photo: Photos from the Dead Decaying and Dried Plants Series in the Photographic Poem Inventions exhibition.
About UC Blue Ash College
UC Blue Ash College is a regional college of the University of Cincinnati. It combines the resources and academic excellence of UC with low tuition, personal attention and a welcoming campus community that is nationally recognized for advancing student success. The college is located on a scenic 135-acre wooded campus in the heart of Blue Ash, Ohio. To learn more, visit us online, call 513-558-9495, like us on Facebook, or follow us on X and Instagram.
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