Three years ago Eric J. Henderson found a 1950s Kodak Brownie Hawkeye at the 125th and Park flea market. Avid photographers know that the Brownie had a significant impact on the world of photography and is an iconic symbol of putting photography in the hands of the average person. As photographers are moving away from using film in exchange for digital technology, Henderson’s use of the Brownie is even more ironic. He feels that the two technologies are not so far from ahead of each other:
“In addition to photography, the Brownie has taught me an incredible lesson on how technology sometimes moves; that is, not because we’ve exhausted it, but rather because we simply want something new.
Henderson’s work will be exhibited at Canvas, Paper and Stone, along with the works of Melvina Lathan, Ray Llanos, Roger Tucker, Pepe Villegas, and Deborah Willis from April 28 through June9, 2007. The opening reception will be on Saturday, April 28 from 3 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. You can also view his work “Beautiful Things In Harlem” in the spring 2007 edition of “Studio” magazine published by The Studio Museum in Harlem.
Canvas Paper and Stone
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2611 Frederick Douglass Blvd., Ste. 2N
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212-694-1747
Related: Official website :: Canvas Paper and Stone :: WNYC Slideshow [see] :: WNYC Interview [hear] :: Flickr [see]
eric j henderson
May 5, 2007
Sure thing, narmer.
Glenda: I may be reached at chimerical.e at gmail.com for more info on the photos.
Pardon the delay… just now revisiting this blog.
Best!
e
glenda
April 27, 2007
Do you have a print of Slick City Street…Shiny Sleep? If yes, where can I buy a print? It’s shown on CanvasPaperandStone as 2004 giclee print 40inx40in.
regards,
g.
narmer
April 24, 2007
Thanks for the info.
hustleandfloe
April 23, 2007
Narmer: I use regular 120 rolls of the shelf and force fit them into the camera. But I keep my original 620 spools for the take-up.
Hope that helps.
eric.
narmer
April 23, 2007
Where did he find the 127 film for the ‘Hawkeye’?
eric henderson
April 23, 2007
A friend has just pointed me to this notice, and I have to say that I really appreciate this summary as you’ve succinctly captured the core of what I do and how I approach my work. (I’ll get better at cutting my own words down.) Thank you.
All best,
eric