Barry Goyette

Dark / Phase, photographer Barry Goyette's new exhibit at Steynberg Gallery
in San Luis Obispo represents a distinct departure from his recent
photojournalistic journeys examining the people and cultures of Habana, Cuba
and Kashmir, and a return to the conceptual approach he's best known for.
Goyette's black and white photographs of plant silhouettes, nudes and
tableau suggest a world under the influence of a mysterious 'night energy'.
"As someone who "plays with light" for a living, I'm usually most interested
in illuminating my subjects. But in this group of photos I spent my time
lurking deeper and deeper in the shadows," says Goyette. "These are some of
the darkest photos I've ever made, in their tonality but also figuratively.
I think they're also some of the most beautiful and certainly the most
emotional photographs I've ever produced."

Dark/Phase, New photographs by Barry Goyette. August 7-31, 2009 Steynberg
Gallery.
Reception for the Artist, Friday August 7, 6-9pm. The Damon Castillo Band
will perform.