"Sometimes you walk a very thin line as an artist. It’s dangerous. You have to let yourself go, but not too far. "
~ William Gilles
The life of William Giles is a compelling tale that holds cinematic potential. Born in Boston, he later journeyed to London, South Africa, and Argentina before escaping the Peron dictatorship. He actively joined the Black Civil Rights Movement, marching alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Selma, while also being an engaged member of the Native American Church. His path led him to study with photography luminaries like Minor White and Ansel Adams, and he earned an MFA from the University of Rochester, later becoming its Department of Photography Chair. His photographs vividly document the Black Movement, capture the ocean's power at Point Lobos, and portray the serenity of the Kiva, alongside themes of life, death, and the rhythms of a junkyard. Published widely, his work adorns museums from San Francisco to Paris, underscoring his profound impact on photography. Another great artist and voice in the history of Photography.