Andrew Hungaski Shows Us "A Tangible Vision"

"I look upon a photograph as a souvenir. A visual record of an actual moment pulled out of time, recorded on film, or digitally, and printed on paper, a tangible vision.

As a youth I was always, and still am, thrilled to capture an image, take it home and add it to my collection of memories.

Pictures that were once primitive observations evolve. Now, hopefully more often than not, reflecting a refined sense of vision, wherein the essence of the image is contained and properly composed, evoking feelings of emotion, atmosphere, or lyricism. I don’t necessarily feel that a photograph has to be a “work of art,” to be successful.  Beauty is in the mind of the beholder.

Once the image of these primitive observations is printed, ideas evolve swirling in my mind as to what can be done to them. Some have been turned into silk screens, and vice versa a sculpture made of found objects becomes a photograph; drift wood and manufactured wood combined become a sculpture; watercolors and gauche are used as I without thought, without idea paint; an image evolves and it is named, title is given to the piece. 

Whether you’re a good photographer or artist or not, even a beginner is capable of producing a work of art, sooner or later, given the law of averages. It is most important to have fun and enjoy the journey." 

- - Andrew Hungaski  

 

Andrew’s works have a sense that you were there once before, perhaps another life time, or even a visit to the place. His black and white photographs have a foggy, smoky aura not a definitive which is the essence of making it a dream like happenstance. His antiqued or sepia photographs have an essence of old photography, a time of when the camera was first used. Both styles bring you into two different worlds, two different dimensions that welcome you with open arms.

Andrew Hungaski’s photography and art shows us how the mundane and human nature can be extolled into a work of art just by being respectful and using common decency without arrogance and without ego tripping us up.


"Headless Woman" by Andrew Hungaski

The subjects lend to curiosity whether human or objects, coercing without forcing one to be so curious.

Just by looking into an open space in hedges creates the passers-by to curiously stick their head in to see what it is, what is happening. Some call it nosey, others may say “Mind your own business” or “Don’t get involved” and walk straight away from it and those who have that curious streak will always find a moment that will call out to them, taking risks; the old saying “Curiosity killed the cat” however, “Satisfaction brought him back”.

"Ship" by Andrew Hungaski





 

 

 

The oddity of mundane objects becomes center stage. Each telling us something; and it is up to you to know and understand what it is they have to say; each of us walking away with a different meaning. Driftwood, baubles, lobster tail, oh my. . .Still life objects become alive making more of a statement then images of people in a park, at a picnic, a boat sailing down a river or run aground. What say you “Three Monkeys”? “See no evil?”; “speak no evil?”; “hear no evil?” bringing us back to the silence of the people staring into the lens a familial sense, a respect for everyday life and the means for which help us live our lives without arrogance without ego.

Andrew Hungaski’s works will be on display at Sobobo Gallery during the month of June.

Do join us on Thursday, June 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm for Andrew's exhibit reception. Meet Andrew Hungaski and learn about his techniques. An addition to the venue is Addison Thompson, saxophonist, who will be on hand enlivening the evening with his music.