Stephen W. Heffernan displays photos from his 1970’s street scenes in New York City and the deli I Ajijic known for hot dogs, bagels and fine art.
Stephen W. Heffernan. New York 8023 Subway, part of the show at Emma’s Deli.
Patrick O’Heffernan (Ajijic).-Ajijic resident Stephen W. Heffernan (no relation) opened a show of his Street Life in New York City in the 1970’s at Emma’s Deli, a series if fine black and white photographic prints showing not only the quirks and personalities of the streets of the US’s largest city, but the almost infinite greyscale graduations of his Ansel-Adams-influenced exposure, developing and printing process, now forgotten in the digital photo age.
Heffernan has traveled the world, especially Latin America and Cuba, taking photographs of street life in the style of the legendary Edward Weston. His photos have been displayed in galleries and museums, including the Fototeca de Cuba in Havana. His many series include street life and scenes from Europe, México, Namibia, Nicaaragua, South Africa , the USA, and Cuba.
“During the 1970’s I learned to make fine prints, guided by the classic books of Ansel Adams and delving into the history of photography,” says Heffernan, noting that “ Edward Weston was my first inspiration but, aesthetically my eye was drawn to the renowned European photojournalists and ‘street’ photographers. This show reflects that influence.”
The photographs displayed at Emma’s Deli have been curated from the earliest period of his 50-year career. The show will be up for three months Emma’s Deli is at Ramon Colon #5, Ajijic.
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