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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Exhibition dates for:
Tibet 1905 to 1928, First by Sea
Jacqueline Darakjy returns to Pomona with her collection of
70 photographs of Tibet, 59 from J.C. Ogden, as well as 11 from Dr. Hardy
Exhibit dates: Oct. 11 through Oct. 25, 2008
Opening Reception, Sat. Oct. 11, 6pm to 10pm
Closing Reception, Sat. Oct. 25, 6pm to 10pm
Press preview, Thurs. Oct. 9, 6 to 9pm (everyone welcome)
Exhibit Location: The dA Center for the Arts
252 S Main St., Pomona Arts Colony, 91766
Life changing obsessions often end in art. This happened for photographer Jacqueline Darakjy in 1986 when she recovered over 1,000 negatives chronicling the time missionary James C. Ogden spent in Tibet with his wife in the early 1900’s. Ogden actually became a mediator for treaties and disputes between the Chinese and Tibetans.
Darakjy spent 10 years restoring the negatives, some of which were badly water damaged and could not be saved. To quote, Jacqueline Darakjy,
“James C. Ogden’s work exhibits an excellent technical and artistic knowledge of photography as well as a surprising immediacy that draws the viewer into the lives of those in the photographs. His photographs captured the soul of Tibet and the trauma happening to its people. This is not a tourist’s view of Tibet but record of the deep bond between this man and his chosen people, of the love and acceptance that they shared for over twenty years.”
This exhibit will appeal to those interested in Tibetan history, and will delight photography enthusiasts. Regardless of one’s basis of interest, the startling beauty of the human spirit will reach out to all viewers.
A portion of the artist’s profit will go to The Tibetan Childrens’ Fund. A talk with Jacqueline Darakjy on the recovery and restoration of the exhibit, to be arranged.
The dA Center for the Arts is a non-profit organization that has been the heart of the Pomona Arts Colony for 24 years, known for community outreach and its fabulous gallery space.
Gallery hours: Wednesday through Saturday, Noon to 5pm (and by appointment). www.dacenter.orgAdditional information, and images suitable for reproduction may be obtained by contacting:
Terry Castillo 909-868-8217
e-mail: artdujour242@gmail.com
