We are pleased to present our Holiday Show, featuring photographs by Pentti Sammallahti (b. 1950), Christopher Burkett (b. 1951), and Alexey Titarenko (b. 1962). All artists meticulously craft their prints by hand in their darkrooms, creating a rich, subtle range of tones that make each piece unique.
Titarenko's prints from the New York series are particularly notable for his innovative use of partial bleaching and selective gold toning, combined with the enchanting nineteenth-century Sabattier effect, also known as pseudo-solarization. Titarenko creates a poetic, Whistler-like palette, where the prints glow with soft light of twilight. The majestic trees elegantly frame the composition of The Reservoir in Central Park in Winter (2025), while the mist adds an air of mystery. In Titarenko's Central Park photographs, there is a palpable sense of intimate connection between the place and the artist's inner self.
Regardless of where Sammallahti travels – France, Italy, Japan, India, US, Nepal, Russia or Finland – his photographs forge a profound connection with the natural world and the enchanting realm of animals. Sammallahti's work, both lyrically intimate and seemingly effortless, evokes strong emotions and memories.
Working exclusively with Cibachrome paper, which was discontinued in 2012, Christopher Burkett has spent the past forty years refining his practice in large-format color photography and Cibachrome (Ilfochrome) printing. Burkett recalls photographing the White Callas: "The callas were lit by early morning light coming from directly overhead. Although the light was soft there was considerable contrast in the scene because there is very little fill light coming from any direction. I was struck by how the calla blossoms were filled with light and the entire plant had an exuberant glow."
Wishing everyone much joy this holiday season!
