“To me photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place. I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them"
~ Elliott Erwitt
Tenderness is not something one finds frequently in Contemporary Art and Photography. Much of it to my eye seems to be deliberately produced to “shock” and “confront” the viewer. Just not for me I’m afraid. Elliott’s work is deeply human and heart felt and dare I use that not very "au courant“ word.. beautiful. That is just fine with me. I'm happy to linger with his images, viewing after viewing including this rarely seen “gem".
Produced and directed in 2013 by Jackie Holland, Elliott Erwitt’s goes over his influential career in At Home with Elliott Erwitt. Shot in New York, the photographer discusses joining the Magnum agency, meeting Edward Steichen, Robert Capa, and Roy Stryker. While the footage presents Erwitt’s most famous pictures and interior views of his studio, the photographer speaks on the trajectory of his career. Erwitt recalls beginning his career with Magnum, how viewers find his work funny, working on photo books and the pleasure of seeing his prints. Enjoy!
