Jon Orlando At The Frye Art Museum, Saturday, May 15th
© Jon Orlando
Blue Earth is proud to host photographer Jon Orlando presenting “Warriors for Peace: Stories of Resistance and Renewal,” the fourth in our 2009-2010 lecture series on documentary photography focusing on global environments, social, and cultural issues. Orlando will be speaking in Seattle at the Frye Art Museum on Saturday, May 15 at 2 p.m.
In Warriors for Peace, Jon Orlando brings forth the stories and emotions of the veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan who are resisting war and working for peace. Through compelling portraits, a multi-media piece, and the retelling of the stories he has gathered, Jon will help us not only understand why veterans are speaking out, but will also re-introduce a sense of humanity into our collective dialogue around who we perceive soldiers to be. Too often in our culture we see soldiers as devoid of a sense of humanity, and absent emotions or morals that might conflict with their mission, leaving them simply as instruments that fight for our freedoms and protections. Jon’s presentation will ask the viewer to challenge that perception. Also involved in his presentation will be veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan who will come to share their stories in person.
Jon Orlando is an artist-activist who uses photography to deepen our collective sense of humanity. After graduating with a degree in photography from Northern Arizona University, Jon spent 4 years as an organizer and activist on various social and political issues both regionally and nationally. Since moving to Colorado in 2005 he has re-immersed himself in photography while staying firmly rooted in efforts to create change.
Jon is an emerging artist whose work and efforts are motivated by a deep compassion for the world around him. His current project, Warriors for Peace, was recently accepted by Blue Earth and images from the series have been exhibited in group shows throughout the U.S. He is currently working on forming partnerships and alliances to distribute the project to audiences around the country. In addition he completes photographic projects for NGO’s, and editorial and commercial clients.
Tickets available at the door. Free to Blue Earth and Frye members as well as currently serving and former military personnel; $10 for non-members; $5 for students with ID.
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