June 2011
JULIE SOEFER: out of range
June 10 - July 2, 2011
June 10 - July 2, 2011
"Dolls"; 2006; pigment print; 35 x 55 in. (88.9 x 139.7 cm); edition of 12
Barbara Davis Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of out of range, the first solo-exhibition for Houston-based photographer Julie Soefer, on Friday, June 10, 2011, 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Her new exhibition of photography traverses the globe in an exploration of cultural landscapes deftly capturing nuanced moments with equal parts humor and romance. Drawing from her experiences both abroad and stateside, her photographs transcend geography and culture to create a compelling and meandering narrative. Ranging from the sublime and wistful to the inexplicable and striking, Soefer's images draws her viewers into her international sojourn.
Julie Soefer is a graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. She was mentored by pioneering photographer, Arnold Newman, who developed the environmental portrait. Julie served as the still photographer for the feature film Super Size Me, snapping the iconic movie-poster image of director Morgan Spurlock with a mouthful of french fries. Her work has been featured on the cover of Houston Modern Luxury magazine and she has been published by numerous national publications including The Financial Times, Texas Monthly and The Wall Street Journal. In addition to shooting ad campaigns for the likes of the Four Seasons, Texas Children's Hospital and Elaine Turner, Julie wasrecently was recently chosen as a finalist in prestigious Hearst Corporation's 8x10 Photography Biennial and was the winner of the 20th Annual Texas Photographic Society's Member's Only Show, juried by Clint Willour.
Julie Soefer: out of range is on view from June 10, 2011 - July 2, 2011, with an artist's reception on Friday, June 10, 2011, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. For more information on this exhibit, please contact Barbara Davis Gallery at info@barbaradavisgallery.com or call 713.520.9200.
Click here to see the artist's CV and more examples of her work.
Julie Soefer is a graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. She was mentored by pioneering photographer, Arnold Newman, who developed the environmental portrait. Julie served as the still photographer for the feature film Super Size Me, snapping the iconic movie-poster image of director Morgan Spurlock with a mouthful of french fries. Her work has been featured on the cover of Houston Modern Luxury magazine and she has been published by numerous national publications including The Financial Times, Texas Monthly and The Wall Street Journal. In addition to shooting ad campaigns for the likes of the Four Seasons, Texas Children's Hospital and Elaine Turner, Julie wasrecently was recently chosen as a finalist in prestigious Hearst Corporation's 8x10 Photography Biennial and was the winner of the 20th Annual Texas Photographic Society's Member's Only Show, juried by Clint Willour.
Julie Soefer: out of range is on view from June 10, 2011 - July 2, 2011, with an artist's reception on Friday, June 10, 2011, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. For more information on this exhibit, please contact Barbara Davis Gallery at info@barbaradavisgallery.com or call 713.520.9200.
Click here to see the artist's CV and more examples of her work.