Bruce McNeil
Bruce McNeil | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1939年02月13日)February 13, 1939 New York, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 16, 2019(2019年05月16日) (aged 80) Washington, DC, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Photographer |
| Known for | Environmental river photography |
Bruce McNeil (February 19, 1939 – May 16, 2019) was an American environmental fine arts photographer predominantly known for photographic work which has documented the Washington, DC area waterways.[1] [2] For over two decades his environmental photography has especially focused on documenting the Anacostia River.[3] The Washington Examiner and The Washington Post have dubbed him as "DC River Man" and "Washington’s River Man."[4] [1] He was the organizer of the Anacostia River School of Photography, "a ragtag group of a half-dozen photographers who either live or work in the neighborhood and are devoted to shooting the river and its environs."[1] McNeill died on May 16, 2019, at the age of 80.[5]
Work
[edit ]Mc Neil was a former photographer, lightening and dark room technician, and fabricator of the installations at the McCord Museum in the William Notman Photographic Archives, and assistant to the designer and photographer for the MacDonald Steward Foundation.[4] His work has been exhibited at the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum, Sandy Spring Museum, Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African-American History & Culture, George Washington University Museum, Parish Gallery, Hill Center Galleries at the Old Naval Hospital, and the Anacostia Art Center.[4] [6] [7] [8] McNeil is the recipient of the East of the River Distinguished Artist Award in 2016,[4] [9] and his work is in the permanent collection of the city of Washington, DC.[10]
Press
[edit ]In discussing McNeil's photos at the city's Honfleur Gallery in 2012, a Washington Post writer noted that "McNeil’s work centers around the growth of the neighborhood through manipulating images of the Anacostia River."[11] In reviewing the same exhibition, the Post's art critic added that "Bruce McNeil’s "A River Divide — A Tale of Two Cities," for example, is an impressionistic photograph of light on the Anacostia."[12]
References
[edit ]- ^ a b c McCarthy, Ellen (2011年09月29日). "Anacostia River: A photographer sees its veiled beauty". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2019年03月11日.
- ^ "Countdown to 2025 - A 30th Anniversary Celebration". Anacostia Watershed Society. Retrieved 2020年05月23日.
- ^ "Bruce McNeil". DC Artists East. Archived from the original on October 3, 2019. Retrieved 2019年03月11日.
- ^ a b c d "Bruce McNeil – Hill Center DC". Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital. Retrieved 2019年03月11日.
- ^ "Remembering the life of Bruce MCNEIL". montrealgazette.remembering.ca. Retrieved 2024年11月29日.
- ^ Dawson, Jessica (2002年02月14日). "David Levinthal's Superficial Side". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2019年03月13日.
- ^ Ericksson, Amanda (2013年05月22日). "Anacostia's Arts Scene Is Growing. Who Should It Be For?". Washington City Paper. Retrieved 2019年03月14日.
- ^ Hutinet, Phil (2017年10月30日). "New Public Art Project Connects Anacostia Historic District to River". East City Art. Retrieved 2019年03月14日.
- ^ Davis, Kate (2015年08月15日). "Bruce McNeil is the 2016 East of the River Distinguished Artist Award Recipient". Arch Development. Retrieved 2019年03月11日.[permanent dead link ]
- ^ Fischer, Jonathan (2011年11月18日). "Arts Roundup: Gallery? Edition". Washington City Paper. Retrieved 2019年04月30日.
- ^ Williams, Erin (2012年07月13日). "Sixth annual "East of the River" photo exhibition continues to bring culture and change to Anacostia". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2019年03月11日.
- ^ Jenkins, Mark (2012年08月30日). "'Water' theme allows for dense, complicated artwork". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2019年03月11日.