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Press Statement
Distinction Gallery is thrilled to announce the opening reception of "Modern Tintypes", a solo show by Escondido based photographer and long term ArtHatch studio artist, Will Gibson.
Gibson produced 21 unique tintypes by hand including photographing the subject with various cameras - the full size of the image and developing images, often in his van/darkroom. The exhibition includes architecture, nature, skull still lives among other subject matter. Artworks range from 4x5 - 10 x 8 inches.
The opening reception with the artist, open studios, live music, and drinks available from Last Spot will be help on Saturday March 12th from 6-10pm.
The exhibition will run from March 12th - April 2.
Distinction Gallery was created in 2004 to give beginning and established collectors a venue to purchase high-quality, cutting edge artwork. Distinction has hosted over 185 exhibitions since its inception featuring emerging, mid-career and veteran professional artists. Distinction's artwork is available for purchase online to clients around the world, and most of our artists are available for commissions. In order to further expand offerings to the community, Distinction converted part of their location to ArtHatch, a non profit organization.
ArtHatch is a 7,000 square foot building which houses Distinction Gallery: exhibitions changing monthly, "The Alley", featuring 15 local artist, the teen room featuring artwork by 15+ teen artists, 16 artist studios, ranging in size from 150 to 500 sq ft, ArtHatch Escape Rooms, and Last Spot Art Bar.
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