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PROOF is Mark Edward Atkinson’s retrospective, a memoir of images spanning over 30 years of photography. The work represented stretches across the world’s landscape with riveting and poignant images of people and places somehow interwoven through his vision. It is a comprehensive look at the work of a journeyman, a photographer who preferred looking forward through the camera than looking back.

Mark Atkinson has lived and worked in the Hampton Roads area for over 30 years. He has traveled the world shooting both still photography and documentary films telling the stories he finds. While not traveling, Mark has photographed interesting people and public places here in Hampton Roads for professional and personal fodder. The collection of images representing this body of work is vast and represents a fabled professional career. His work addresses both the regional and global landscape of human interaction and cultural awareness while providing an aesthetic beauty and a sense of connection to the subject in the images. Art enthusiasts with an understanding of photographic composition will appreciate this multi-faceted collection, one that crosses time and distance while providing a deeply rooted connection to this city. On view through July 22, 2018.

OPENING PARTY: FRIDAY, APRIL 13 6-9PM
ARTIST TALK: THURSDAY, MAY 17 6-8PM

PROOF OPENING PARTY
FRIDAY, APRIL 13TH 6-9PM

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Be the first to experience the 30-year retrospective of Hampton Roads-based photographer Mark Atkinson! View riveting and poignant images of people and places near home and around the globe. Atkinson will also debut a brand new short film on the back lawn during the event.

6-7PM: Exclusive Members-only preview and cocktail hour with the artist.
7-9PM: Hors d’oeuvres by Montero’s Restaurant, a full bar, and musical selections by Charles Rasputin on the back patio.

Members: $10 | Non-Members: $20
*Members with their membership card in hand will receive $1 off each alcoholic beverage purchase.

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About Mark Atkinson:
Mark Atkinson has lived and worked in the Hampton Roads area for over 30 years. He has traveled the world shooting both still photography and documentary films telling the stories he finds. While not traveling, Mark has photographed interesting people and public places here in Hampton Roads for professional and personal fodder. The collection of images representing this body of work is vast and represents a fabled professional career. His work addresses both the regional and global landscape of human interaction and cultural awareness while providing an aesthetic beauty and a sense of connection to the subject in the images. Art enthusiasts with an understanding of photographic composition will appreciate this multi-faceted collection, one that crosses time and distance while providing a deeply rooted connection to this city. More about PROOF here


PROOF is presented by:
COTTRELL CONTRACTING | NANCY MARTIN
WILBANKS, SMITH & THOMAS
OTTO DESIGN + MARKETING
NIKON | CAPE CHARLES YACHT CENTER | CAVALIER HOTEL
EOS SURFACES | RUTTER MILLS | DISTINCTION MAGAZINE
Party Sponsors: MONTERO’S RESTAURANT | DISTINCTIVE EVENT RENTALS
Exhibition Development: WEINSTEIN PROPERTIES

ARTIST TALK
THURSDAY, MAY 17 6-8PM

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Mark Edward Atkinson is an accomplished photographer, documentarian, and writer whose work stretches across the world’s landscape. Join the artist in the central hall for cocktails and conversation about his travels to over 22 countries. An intimate discussion about the time and place behind the scenes of some of his most cherished images and stories of the people he’s met along the way will be followed by questions + answers. A cash bar offering beer and wine will be available and a book signing will occur at the conclusion of the evening.
*REGISTRATION IS NOW FULL*
Free for Museum Members | $10 for Non-Members
*Members with their Membership Card in hand will receive $1 off each alcoholic beverage purchase.
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