Geof Kern’s photographs are conceptual, often including surrealist references. Kern manipulated the medium (pre-photoshop) using multiple exposure, collage, photo sculpture and dioramas that soon catapulted his presence in the commercial photography world. His work was highly sought after by some of the most acclaimed art directors of the era including John Jay, Fred Woodward, B.W. Honeycutt, D.J. Stout (Texas Monthly) and Rip Georges.
During his career, his clients included important fashion houses and department stores: Bloomingdales, Selfridges in London, Takashimaya, Matsuda, Alexander Julian, and Neiman Marcus. Magazines he worked with included Esquire, Rolling Stone, Atlas, Discover, Eco Magazine, Spy (he was an editor one year), and Detour.
Kern is not based in New York, a city recognized as the capital of the creative arena. He has lived and worked in Dallas since 1978, while raising a large family. This exhibition gives the Dallas area (and beyond) the opportunity to see what Kern has forged in the backyard of the region. Some locals are familiar with his assignments with Dallas based, Neiman Marcus. But most are unfamiliar with the breadth of his accomplishments working with national and international clients such as the ones listed above.
Geof Kern : Life, Death, Beauty and Garbage
September 10 – October 8, 2016
PDNB Gallery
154 Glass St #104
Dallas, TX 75207
USA
http://pdnbgallery.com/SITE/
