Jim Dow “Eat & Drink”

Janet Borden

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JANET BORDEN, INC. presents an exciting new exhibition of work by JIM DOW.

Using an 8x10” view camera, Dow painstakingly photographs the light, the atmosphere, the colors, of America’s dining options. The alluring glow of neon beckons. His signature style elevates and ennobles these quirky locales. Being a connoisseur and fan of barbecue, tacos, ice cream, and all the other foods he has encountered on his travels, Dow has also dined in most of the eateries he has photographed.
Long exposures allow Dow to illuminate the scene in a way that articulates every detail. This is definitely not the same as an iPhone snap. Dow’s images capture a sense of place, a sense of longing, and a sense of excitement.

JIM DOW was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1942. Both his MFA and his BFA are from Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, where he studied with Harry Callahan and Aaron Siskind. Dow was also Walker Evans’s last assistant, during which time he developed his keen appreciation of both architectural relics and barbecue. He was one of the key photographers in the Seagram’s American Bicentennial project, Court House. His monographs include Marking the Land, and American Studies. Dow’s photographs are included in most major art museums throughout America. He teaches at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and Tufts University.