THE SHADOW ASPECT

‘Most people think that shadows follow, precede, surround beings or objects. The truth is that they also surround words, ideas, desires, deeds, impulses, and memories.’ - Elie Wiesel.

Praxis Gallery seeks the submission of photographic art that explores the formal, conceptual, and metaphoric implications of the shadow. Submissions may focus on the shadow as pure visual form expressed through the creation of line, shape, pattern, and texture. They may also examine the cultural and psychological implications of the shadow - exploring ideas of foreboding, internal conflict, passages into the unconsciousness, or other ephemeral interpretations. All genres, capture types, color and black & white, traditional, and non-traditional photographic and digital post-production processes are welcome for submission.

JUROR | SARAH WEISS

Sarah Weiss is an accomplished artist and educator with experience in photography and the local arts communities of several cities. As the Project Director at Praxis Gallery | Photo Arts Center, she is responsible for overseeing the gallery's programs and exhibitions. Additionally, she is a co-founder of CollabArts Twincities, an organization that promotes collaboration and community building among artists. Sarah completed her MFA in photography at Rochester Institute of Technology and has participated in numerous exhibitions and art organizations in the local arts communities of Rochester, NY; Milwaukee, WI; Glenview, IL; and currently in Minneapolis/Saint Paul, MN. She is active in local critique and photobook groups, which allows her to stay connected with other artists and stay up to date on the latest developments in the field. Sarah is passionate about creating exhibition opportunities through arts programming to help build an inclusive and energizing art community. Her contributions to the local arts communities have helped to promote collaboration, creativity, and innovation among artists, and have helped to inspire future generations of artists.