Cell Series by Ricardo Rodríguez

Bones Series by Ricardo Rodríguez

Ojai, CA - “Where is Photography Today?” is a question Ricardo Rodríguez will ask – and answer – on Tuesday, June 18, when he visits the Ojai Photography Club’s regular meeting.

Rodríguez studied photography at the University of Puerto Rico. In 2010, he obtained his Masters in Fine Art at Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara, California. After earning his MFA he taught photography at Ventura College.

Rodríguez utilizes photography to explore the different ways he can approach reality, and usually he shows photography combined with installations. Since the beginning, he has been interested in creating conceptual work, and he is particularly interested in blurring the line between reality and representation. His work has been recognized in his native Puerto Rico, as well as in Korea and the United States. Recently his work became part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach, California. Currently, Rodríguez is the gallery curator of Tool Room Gallery in Ventura and teaches photography at Flintridge Preparatory School in La Canada Flintridge, California.

The program begins at 7:00 PM, at Kent Hall, located at Help of Ojai’s Little House, 111 Santa Ana Street, in Ojai. After his presentation, Rodriguez will critique images submitted by club members. Monthly presentations are part of the Ojai Photography Club’s community service outreach and visitors are welcome to attend.

The Ojai Photography Club, which is devoted to education, inspiration, and camaraderie, meets on the third Tuesday of each month, February – November. Only members may submit images for critique. For additional information please visit: http://ojaiphotoclub.com/ and http://www.ricardorodriguez.net/