Guest Artist: Atta Pilram

ATTA PILRAM is a multimedia painter, photographer, and serial entrepreneur. His experience in watercolor, acrylic, and oil painting has profoundly influenced his approach to photography - allowing him to frame a moment in his mind before capturing it through the lens.

His latest work, The ALTERNATIVE, showcases photography in a dynamic collage format, presenting diverse locations worldwide in a reimagined visual narrative.

Atta explores the intersection of memory, time, and place, offering viewers a unique perspective on familiar and unfamiliar landscapes.

Since 2000, he and his wife have lived in Yerba Buena and Treasure Island, witnessing the transformation of these historic sites following their decommissioning.

S. Renée Jones Hand-Colored Infrared

Don Adams Flat-bed Scanner

ALTERNATIVE FACTS

The term' Alternative Photography' emerged in the early 20th century, initially as a marketing slogan for Kodak, when a factory worker was overheard saying, 'If it's not Kodak, it's just an alternative.' This phrase, born out of a competitive spirit, has come to represent a diverse range of experimental photographic techniques.

In this first exhibition of 2025, we express ourselves through alternative photography methods, collaging, and using materials from the past as if we had no choice. Yesterday's materials will be used with today's technology, possibly creating tomorrow's path.