Vilnius Photographs of old town

For the first time in Ireland, Lithuanian photographer Kestutis Stoskus displays his gallery of Old Town. On display the gallery of photography, Temple bar, Dublin from the 3rd - 15th of October. Taken between 1995 and 2004, Stoskus's collection is a quiet and reflective look of the streets and churches that should appear to be vibrant.

Augustinian church of our lady of Consolation

 

I found this photo to be quite compelling; the use of shadows plays well through out Stoskus's gallery, but i found it to be particularly powerful in Augustinian church of our lady of Consolation. Stoskus places himself among the shadows to give a holy quality towards the church. The entire photo is taken that the viewers attention is solely on the church tower. The base and street is shrouded in shadow, reinforcing the positive aspect of the church and cross.

I enjoyed this particular gallery on the basis of the lighting and use of shadows. The contrast that Stoskus uses is breathtaking, giving each photo an unique visual presentation and angle, all the while collecting around one central theme and athmosphere. This theme is matipulating light and shadow to focus on one particular object often a church or public building. The lack of people in in Old Town  is quite fitting are focus is entirely on the structure of the town. Although some appear in one or two photos, they're never at the forefront of focus, often blurred.

I enjoyed this collection of Old Town and would be inclined to see more of Suskus's work.