THOMAS R. SCHIFF – THE POETICS OF DISTORTION
2019-03-18Thomas R. Schiff. The Poetics of Distortion: Panoramic Photographs of the San Francisco Bay Area presents familiar icons in San Francisco’s built and natural environment from a comprehensive perspective. Thomas R. Schiff’s latest work will be on view in February 2019 at the Harvey Milk Photo Center and the SFArtsED Gallery at Minnesota Street Project. The simultaneous exhibitions will present separate collections, encouraging viewers to both locations to experience the artist’s expansive vision. Both openings are free and open to the public.
In The Poetics of Distortion, Thomas R. Schiff marshals his technical mastery to convey a lifelong fascination with the San Francisco Bay Area’s unique visual aesthetic. Stately structures including Coit Tower and Oakland’s Paramount Theater appear to ripple across Schiff’s viewfinder, suggesting movement where there is none. Schiff’s mastery of panoramic techniques produces thrilling and unexpected views that refresh our perspective of sites known worldwide for their dramatic beauty.
Opposite – Whiz Burger, 2012
Exhibition runs through to March 31st, 2019
Harvey Milk Photography Center
50 Scott Street
San Francisco
94117 CA
