- By Sally Grubb
- Entertainment
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Manipulated Realities, an exhibition of photography manipulated by artists, was curated by David Watkins, Jr., and has been on display at the library since the beginning of July. Holding a closing reception is a first for the library. The intention was to give patrons and visitors of the exhibit an opportunity to appreciate the photography before attending the panel discussion. During the panel discussion, artists will explore their motivation and artistic goals for the pieces on display, and discuss with audience members the success of this manipulation.
Manipulated Realities is not about image change for misrepresentation or documentation. It is about purposeful artistic manipulation and creation-- pushing the images' potential for art, for emphasis, for challenge and for personal expression. It has been argued that the simple act of placing one's eye to a viewfinder begins to manipulate what an ultimate viewer of the image will see and respond to. In the digital world, the ease and sophistication with which images can be changed to misrepresent "reality" causes those responsible for reporting news much concern about responsibility and ethical values.
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