JCDC and the Cultist... Part 2

If you missed the images go to the previous post to view them. Special Thanks to Kirk for the PR photos.

The Ceremony:

I was awarded a bronze medal for "The Bounded" and  a Silver medal for "The Masked Cultist".  I also shared the sectional prize with Berette Macaulay (check out her blog).

Receiving the Bronze for "The Bounded"

Berette Macaulay and myself recieving the Sectional prize trophies for photography

Also the Future Mrs. Dadag, Krystal Moodie, took home 2 trophies as well.  One for Emerging Artist and the other one for outstanding artist under 30.  First year in photography, first entry in any competition... I'm so proud of her :).  Congrats to Diallo Dixon and Julian Cresser members of  UWICC (The University of the West Indies Camera Club, Mona ) that also got awards.

Krystal with her "babies" posing by her image "An Island Awakens"

The Exhibition

Thanks to our friends that supported us, even before the event.  The rest of photos were taken by Kirk inside the national gallery. 

Sandwiched between "The Bounded" and "The Masked Cultist"

The Crew

Catching a laugh after the press photos

The crowd rushes in

JCDC and the Cultist...Part 1

This year my bio in the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) National Visual Arts Competition & Exhibition reads as follows:

"Julian has been a long time participant in the Competition, receiving the full range of awards including the coveted gold medal and sectional prizes.  He became interested in Photography during his studies at the University of Technology and developed a special love for images in black and white."

This year i entered the maximum three (3) images.  Two were given awards, a silver and a bronze and the third was rejected.  I'll give a break down of each series of work(s) below.

Retro Erotica:
A female form with a slight "aged" look.

The Darkness Encompassed:

Using a simple element found on the road side I went about exploring a rather sinister element using a single on axis directional light.

Bull Bay after the storm:
Taken from the mouth of the Hope River with Bull Bay in the background.  I didn't bother to enter this series.  I never felt that vibe from it even though I worked hard on them.  Comment below and let me know your thoughts.

Natures Tapestry:
A Play on patterns found on leaves.  Another series I did not bother to enter.

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Part 2:  The awarded and Photos from the event.