John Polak Photography

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05/24/2020

Erica Wurtz was in for photography of her thrown and hand built stoneware two years ago. The size and unusual shapes and textures always present a fun lighting challenge, and something we've been working on, together, since 2002! A link to Erica's website is in the comments.

05/19/2020

Jo and Kent Hesse are the artists behind the felting studio called The Ram & The Worm. Just one year ago they were here in the studio to photograph rugs and these air planters. For more information on their process and objects, and rugs follow the link in the comments.

05/15/2020

"Saving The House", photographed two years ago today, is one of my favorite Bruce Ackerson paintings, and I believe it was supposed to be in an exhibit at Anchor House in Northampton this month. Oh well, hopefully all the galleries will be opening again soon. A link to Bruce's website is in the comments.

05/10/2020

If you are familiar with the Brattleboro, VT area you might recognize these street scenes. These three were created by painter John Dimick who was in the studio for a photo session two years ago. For more information about John and his paintings there is a link to his website in the comments.

05/09/2020

Just a year ago Martin Rosol was in to photograph some new glass pieces. These two views of same piece demonstrate how the point of view is so important when viewing Martin's work. See the link in the comments to learn more about Martin and his work.

05/08/2020

On this date three years ago, Susan Halls was in the studio for photographs of one of her latest creatures. We always had a lot of fun working together on her books and simple projects like this, and I miss working with her now that she's moved back to her native UK. A link to her website is in the comments, cheers!

05/07/2020

Last year at this time I was photographing the ceramic art of Lauren Mabry, installed at Ferrin Contemporary at MassMoCA in North Adams. The exhibit titled, Fused, alludes to the melted surface created within the kiln. For more information on Lauren's work, there is a link in the comments.

05/04/2020

Today's post reaches back four years to when Lynne Feinberg still had a studio at One Cottage Street, in Easthampton. Her wooden figurative constructions are now created in Pittsburg. A link to Lynne's work is in the comments.

04/30/2020

Two years ago today, Ellen Grenadier came in from her studio in the Berkshires to photograph some new work. You might recognize her art as Ellen participates in The Berkshire Pottery Tour and is a frequent guest, on the Asparagus Valley, and Hilltown 6 Pottery Tours. A link to her website is in the comments.

04/29/2020

In the late 19th century American museums were collecting plaster cast replicas of classical works of art. At a time when world travel was limited to the few, these replicas allowed visitors to experience Greek, Roman and Italian sculpture that would otherwise require a long and expensive trip overseas. The George Walter Vincent Smith Museum in Springfield, MA, still retains a large collection and just one year ago I photographed several for the museum. Click the link in the comments to learn more about this collection.

04/28/2020

Three years ago today, Bart Niswonger, farmer by day, and furniture maker, was in the studio to photograph this "Spotted Armoire". Bart's work is known for its bright colors, rich textures and tactile surfaces. Also I can attest that his farm products are delicious! Two links are in the comments, one to his furniture site, and the other to the Kinne Brook Farm site.