Contact Sheet 102: The Light Work Annual, edited by Jeffrey Hoone.

Syracuse University, 1999. Features portfolios by Margaret Stratton, Ajamu, Saiman Li, Elijah Gowin, Nancy Floyd, Chan Chao, Tim Maul, Stephen Mahan, Tony Gleaton, Zana Briski, Michael Putnam, Beth B.  Posthumous tribute to Rita Hammond.  Stiff illus. wraps, like new. Summary:

ontact Sheet 102: The Light Work Annual (1999), edited by Jeffrey Hoone, is a special publication celebrating the artist residency and grant programs supported by Light Work, an influential non-profit photography center based at Syracuse University.

Key Summary & Highlights

• Artist-Centric Focus: The annual showcases the work of emerging and mid-career artists who participated in Light Work’s prestigious Artist-in-Residence program or received the Light Work Grant in Photography during the preceding year.

• Diverse Contemporary Voices: Features rich, individual portfolios highlighting a diverse group of contemporary photographers, accompanied by critical essays, artist statements, and curated commentaries that place their work in a broader cultural context.

• Featured Artists: Highlights compelling imagery and projects by prominent lens-based artists of the era, including Albert Chong, Bruce Gilden, Elijah Gowin, Osamu James Nakagawa, Chan Chao, and Michael Greenlar.

• Support for Lens-Based Media: Reflects Light Work's ongoing mission to nurture artists, promote diverse perspectives in photography, and document cutting-edge developments in contemporary documentary, fine art, and conceptual photo-based practices.