A Preview of the Mom 2.0 Exhibit

Last night was the preview party for the Mom 2.0 Exhibit. It was fabulous; seeing dear Houstonian friends(folks from Houston are Houstonians I was told), meeting new ones, and being surrounded by photographs created by the women, the mothers of this community here at Shutter Sisters. It made my momma heart proud and my photographer/artist heart giddy with excitement. I got a chance to get a preview of the preview which was awesome. Of course, I took lots of pictures.

To see images that I have so admired from the web, off my screen and larger than life displayed in the exceptional space of the FotoFest Gallery was amazing. Universal and sacred moments of womanhood, of motherhood celebrated and honored as the art that it is is so incredibly validating and empowering. I know we don’t needanyone to tell us that what we do matters everyday but it sure is nice to hear. And having the first gallery show of Shutter Sisters’ photography wasn’t a simple whisper either. It felt more like a shouting from the mountain tops, See this everyone? This is who we are. This is our life. And it is beautiful and heartbreaking and exuberant and really really important!

The installation of the Mom 2.0 Exhibit will grow and change and become even richer and more textured between now and the next time I get to see it; featuring more than just the images we share online, but also the stories and the words we share everyday. It’s going to be something to experience for sure. And there will be an auction of the work as well with proceeds going to Haiti which is amazing as well (details to come). I do hope you can join us for the Mom 2.0 Summitand the reception on Friday night, Feb. 19. But, even if you can’t, just knowing that the Shutter Sisters spirit stretches above and beyond our computer screens and into the world is something we can all take great pride in. Yay us!

A special thanks and congratulations to all the sisters who have their work displayed in the exhibit: Sarah-Ji, Kate Inglis, Jen Lemen, Stephanie Roberts, Karen Walrond, Maile Wilson, Irene Nam, Meredith Winn, Kristin Zecchinelli, Chris Sneddon, Meg Fahrenbach, Angie Warren, Gabrielle Blair, Laurie Smithwick, Maggie Mason, John Armstrong, Siobahn Connally, Ali Edwards, Aimee Giese, Sheri Reed, Yvonne Marie, Maria Claudia Costa and Xanthe Berkeley. (links to al this awesomeness to follow...I'm still at the airport coming home!)

The exhibit is up now through Feb 20th at FotoFest for the public to enjoy! The FotoFest Gallery is at 1113 Vine Street Ste. 101, Houston, TX 77002. For more info (like a map and hours) visit www.FotoFest.org. And tell them Shutter Sisters sent you.

Comments

[hanna]

I live in Houston and was wondering are you allowed just to stop and see the photos? or do you have to attend the entire event to view the gallery? T hanks -

[shelley]

YOU ARE MAGNIFICENT!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!
love you, your mom

[Karen from Chookooloonks]

Hanna -- I don't think that would be a problem -- the gallery is open during the days, and I suspect you can just drop by. The exhibit is right as you enter the space.

it's truly beautiful. The contributors should be well proud. :)

[Kris]

I'm also in TX. Where is this gallery? Do you have an address??
Thanks!

[LILEEEEEEEEEEEEEE]

awesome!

[traceyclark]

I'll add the FotoFest info in the post right now. : ) and the link to thier website is in the post above to check for their hours, etc. thanks everyone!

[Meg - Tea & Brie]

I will never forget this. Thank you so so much for the opportunity and congrats to everyone who is participating. I'm feeling so much right now and the feelings are big feelings! It's hard to express them. So, of course, I used my camera :) http://teaandbrie.com/blog/?p=438

xo
meg

[~ kristina ~]

this looks awesome! I'm going to try to go see it before it leaves!

[Ali]

Wish I was there - would love to see it in person :).

[camerashymomma ~ meredith winn]

oh my heart... every time i read of this my eyes fill to the brim. you are so right tracey, it is a loud undeniable voice of power "This is our life. And it is beautiful and heartbreaking and exuberant and really really important!"

it gets me every single time, and i am giddy for the 19th to arrive so i can walk around these beauties and soak it all in.
xo

[kristin]

amazing Tracey!!!
i am honored and still just in awe of all that beauty and being a small part of this wonderful project.
thank you. for this space. your inspiration. the sisterhood. all of it.
xo kristin

[xanthe]

still blown away every time i look at this amazing exhibit. so VERY honored to be included. i will remember this forever. thank you very much.

[SweetSalty Kate's Mom]

So proud of you Kate and all the Shutter Sisters. Wish we were closer to be there in person. Thanks Tracey for the photos of the photos!

[tara]

i still get chills.
so much awesomeness in one room.
(the art alone, and then filled with the artists? too much awesome!)