a voice of one crying in the wilderness - an exhibit

A VOICE OF ONE CRYING IN THE WILDERNESSAn Acknowledgment of Life, Death, Grief, and RebirthA collaboration by photographer, Adam Johnson, and artist / model, Heidi Wiitanen………..A series of eleven 20” by 30” black and white nude photographs to be shown at the Rhythm Skate Shop from April 15th through May 15th.Reception: April 17th, 2009, 8 – 10 pmPurpose:Although these local visionaries have worked together for several years on various photography shoots, this is a first-time collaboration for photographer, Adam Johnson, and artist / model, Heidi Wiitanen, presenting the public with a very special project.The project consists of 11 black and white nude photographs and a mask, conveying the emotions involved in the process of life, death, grief, and rebirth. The model, Heidi Wiitanen, shares her portrayal of the different selves in each of these emotional processes through photographs taken by Adam Johnson. Powerful and relatable, these photographs display an embrace of trials and hardships, the ability to overcome them and the beauty of rebuilding oneself with a sense of empowerment.Postcards and an artist statement from both will be available at the reception.