'Perspectives of Women' Show Will Include Art from Sappho Collection

Ten images from Jerry Harke's Sappho Collection wil be on exhibit from Sep. 4 through Sep. 26 at Georgetown's MOCA DC Art Gallery located at 1054 31st Street in Canal Square, Georgetown, Washington, D.C.

"The theme of the September show is Perspectives of Women and I can't think of a better show to present a large part of the Sappho Collection," said Harke. The Sappho Collection is comprised of over thirty images based on and inspired by great works of art depicting the remarkable lyrist, Sappho who lived around 600 B.C. "Using classic pieces of art including paintings and statues, I worked to recreate those images through photography involving unique Greek-style settings and authentic Greek attire worn by models. All of the images from the Sappho Collection are printed on canvas and made to look ancient. Even though they are inspired by the great works of Sappho, every piece is an original work of phtographic art." Samples of some of Harke's images that will be on display are shown in this article.

Dave Quammen, executive director of MOCA DC Art Gallery said, "This exciting new exhibit represents a goal of MOCA DC to delve into topical issues relevant to our times and our mores. Perspectives of Women is open to your interpretation. We expect to have art shown that represents how women view each other; how men view women – and how women view men; how women are treated in various cultures, and; the struggles that women may have to endure in social settings around the world. In short – it's open to your imagination."

Quammen added, "We expect this exhibit to be one that excites and appeals to a broad swath of global societies, explores a variety of issues and makes a bold statement on the condition of women throughout the world."

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18 U.S.C. Section 2257 compliance notice. All models and other persons who appear in this blog were over the age of eighteen (18)years at the time of the creation of the images. Records pertaining to the photographic works of Jerry R. Harke required pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 2257 and CFR 75 are kept by the custodian of records at Marigot Publishing House, Attn: Jerry R. Harke, 6805 Sprucedale Court, Annandale, Virginia 22003

Art by Jerry Harke Scheduled for Exhibit at Arlington Show in October

Jerry Harke of JR Harke Photography, Inc. is scheduled to exhibit nine pieces of his photo-art at a special exhibit scheduled October 24 through November 25 at Lac Viet Art Gallery located in Arlington, Virginia. Two of those images are shown here.

The month-long exhibit is a themed show dedicated to popular American model Valerie Whittaker. Whittaker, a native of Texas with homes in Northern Virginia and New York City, travels frequently throughout the United States as well as other countries posing for photographers, painters, and sculptors.

Stan Goldstein, a photography workshop coordinator, and photographer from New York, is curating the show. “We are expecting a wide variety of artists from throughout the Northeastern region of the country to participate in this show,” said Goldstein. “Valerie Whittaker is quite a popular model and has literally worked with hundreds of artists. What that means for art lovers is that the trail she has blazed among artists is rich with beautiful and thought provoking art and we expect to see much of it in this show. We’ re planning to have a grand opening reception at the gallery on Saturday afternoon and evening and the public is welcome to attend. Valerie Whittaker, several of her model friends, as well as the artists whose work is appearing there will be on hand to meet attendees.”

Harke’s work with Valerie Whittaker began three years ago when he completed a series of images of her perched on rocks high above Northern Virginia’s Great Falls. “Those images were for the book I was working on that time called The Edwardian Lawn Dress: Gentle and Timeless,” said Harke. “I worked again with Valerie for images that have appeared in my second photography book titled In Sappho’s Secret Garden: A Thesaurus of Love. Other work I’ve done with Valerie included model Amber Gangi. Part of those images have already appeared in my most recent book called Nu Art en Noir et Blanc. Others will appear in my next book, scheduled for publication in 2010 called Beauty Revealed.”

Harke does commercial photography work throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, but says his fine art work is all project-based. “I like to pursue themes and the results usually end up in a photographic book projecting the theme I had in mind. For example, my first book promoted a very beautiful and sensual type of dress that existed from around 1898 to about 1912 called the Edwardian lawn dress. In Sappho’s Secret Garden explored the world of sensual relationships based on the legend of Sappho who lived around 600 B.C. on a Greek island. Nu Art en Noir et Blanc was a seminal work of black and white art with 408 pages of images created in both studio settings and on landscapes from around the world.”

Lac Viet Art Gallery, a contemporary art gallery, opened in April of 2002. It is located at 5179 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA. For more information about the show, contact Stan Goldstein by email at Stan@GoldsteinUSA.com. For more information about JR Harke Photography, Inc., contact Jerry Harke at jerry@jrharkephotography.com.

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18 U.S.C. Section 2257 compliance notice. All models and other persons who appear in this blog were over the age of eighteen (18)years at the time of the creation of the images. Records pertaining to the photographic works of Jerry R. Harke required pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 2257 and CFR 75 are kept by the custodian of records at Marigot Publishing House, Attn: Jerry R. Harke, 6805 Sprucedale Court, Annandale, Virginia 22003

August 15 Book Fair at MOCA DC to Include Apperance by Novelist and Photographer

Jerry Harke, novelist and photograper, will be on hand from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Friday, August 15 at MOCA DC Art Gallery to show his books and discuss his works with the public. MOCA DC is located at 1054 31st Street, NW at Canal Square in Georgetown, Washington, DC.

Harke has published five books through Marigot Publishing House, Inc. and has three more set to be released in 2009 and 2010. His first book of photography was titled The Edwardian Lawn Dress: Gentle and Timeless. His second photographic arts book was called In Sappho's Secret Garden: A Thesaurus of Love and the third photography book was Nu Art en Noir et Blanc.

Jerry Harke is also a novelist and is the author of Lock Knot, a World War II spy thriller set in 1945, and On Hell's Doorstep, an epic of bank robbers and the Great Depression set in 1935. He is at work now writing Episodes, which he says will be published in 2010. "Episodes is a real departure for me," Harke said.

"I've always wanted to write a novel exploring the criminal mind, but I never expected my first effort in that direction would involve a serial killer. In Episodes, the killer is acting out his delusions in the middle of social unrest and upheavel in the Midwest. It's set during the year 1978, a period of time when illegal immigration took hold very strongly in midwestern communties presenting numerous social problems."

The public is invited to visit MOCA DC's book fair August 15 beginning at 11 am to meet the authors and publishers on hand.

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"Sappho Revisited' Exhibit Scheduled at Del Ray Art Gallery

Eight images from Jerry Harke's Sappho Collection will be on exhibit September 4 - 27 at the Del Ray Artisans Nicholas A Collasanto Center located at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA. The theme of the September show is "Revenge of the Sequel."

The Sappho Collection is a special grouping of some thirty images from In Sappho's Secret Garden: A Thesaurus of Love published by Marigot Publishing House, Inc., in 2007. "This collection of images was inspired by great works of art including paintings and sculptures depicting the legendary Greek lyrist, Sappho, who live around 600 BC," Harke said.

"All of the images are 12"x16" matted and framed photographs for which I posed select models I regularly work with to recreate my interpretation of the original works. They are all printed on canvas and have been prepared to appear as ancient works of art."

An opening reception will be held at the Del Ray Artisans Nicholas A. Collasanto Center from 7-9:30 pm on Friday, September 11. Jerry Harke, along with other artists whose works on exhibit during the September showm will be present to meet the public and discuss their art.

The gallery is open on Thursdays from 12 noon until 4 p.m. with the first Thursday of the month open until 9 p.m. On Fridays, the gallery is open 12 noon until 9 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Sundays 12 noon until 6 p.m. Admission is free. Handicapped access provided. Special thanks to the Alexandria Commission for the Arts, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts and the City of Alexandria for their support.

Jerry Harke is a frequent exhibitor in other galleries including Gallery Provocateur in Chicago, MOCA DC Art Gallery in Georgetown and the Village Plaza Art Gallery in Fairfax City. Other images from the Sappho Collection are on permanent display at Cafe Tatti in McLean, Virginia.

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18 U.S.C. Section 2257 compliance notice. All models and other persons who appear in this blog were over the age of eighteen (18)years at the time of the creation of the images. Records pertaining to the photographic works of Jerry R. Harke required pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 2257 and CFR 75 are kept by the custodian of records at Marigot Publishing House, Attn: Jerry R. Harke, 6805 Sprucedale Court, Annandale, Virginia 22003

JR Harke Photography, Inc. Exhibits at Fairfax Art Gallery

Three photographs printed on canvas from Jerry Harke's Nu Art en Noir et Blanc collection went on exhibit Aug. 7 at the Village Plaza Art Gallery in Fairfax City, Virginia. All three images, sized 22"x32" are available for sale to the public and will be on exhibit through the month of August. The gallery is located in the heart of old town fairfax.

Nu Art en Noir et Blanc was recently published by Marigot Publishing House, Inc., and is now available for sale. The complete book, which totals 408 pages, or any of the individual pieces of art found in the book may be purchased by sending an inquiry to marigothouse@gmail.com.

The Fairfax Art League Gallery is a members' cooperative gallery representing over 100 local artists.

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18 U.S.C. Section 2257 compliance notice. All models and other persons who appear in this blog were over the age of eighteen (18)years at the time of the creation of the images. Records pertaining to the photographic works of Jerry R. Harke required pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 2257 and CFR 75 are kept by the custodian of records at Marigot Publishing House, Attn: Jerry R. Harke, 6805 Sprucedale Court, Annandale, Virginia 22003

Model URSULA Poses for Photographers at Georgetown Gallery

Standing a statuesque 5' 11", model URSULA made a special appearance for photographers and an art-loving audience Friday, Aug. 7 at Georgetown's MOCA DC Art Gallery.

URSULA's appearance there marked the opening of the August "member exhibit." Photographers from throughout the metro region were on hand to meet and talk with URSULA about her career as a model and to schedule future modeling opportunities.

Photographers were also treated to a special opportunity to photograph URSULA in high fashion attire as she modeled on a runway through the center of the gallery.

Jerry Harke of JR Harke Photography Inc., introduced URSULA to the audience. Harke said, "Ursula is one of the finest models I've had the good fortune to work with this summer and images of her, which I've named The Ursula Collection, are on exhibit in the gallery."

Dave Quammen, executive director at MOCA DC said, "We offer alot to the art community in Washington, D.C. and Ursula's appearance offers more evidence that this gallery, which prides itself on being the only gallery open to all artists all the time, is providing great artistic entertainment!"

"THE URSULA COLLECTION," a special 23-image collection of 16"x20" matted and framed photographs of URSULA, taken over the summer months by Jerry Harke of JR Harke Photography, Inc., is on exhibit at the show, which continues through the month of August and will is for purchase.

The August show is a "member" show. Members of the gallery are proudly showing whatever art they'd like to display during August. Area photographers, models and the general art-loving public are encouraged to attend the exhibit at the MOCA DC Art Gallery located at 1054 31st St. NW, Washington, D.C.

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18 U.S.C. Section 2257 compliance notice. All models and other persons who appear in this blog were over the age of eighteen (18)years at the time of the creation of the images. Records pertaining to the photographic works of Jerry R. Harke required pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 2257 and CFR 75 are kept by the custodian of records at Marigot Publishing House, Attn: Jerry R. Harke, 6805 Sprucedale Court, Annandale, Virginia 22003