After Supper Visions
Artist Statements
It is my expression of my photography of my life vision is the vision of my life in the world of beauty.
James L.It was a hard discussion to come up with all these very creative statements. It is the beauty a person can capture that gives me complete joy.
Maurice B.I have had done the photo project before and I have had fun doing it. My pictures tell you what I love and what I am. I love nature and art and animals, wildlife as well.
Aisa O.A Weekend in the Swamp I’m Happy to be back in the show. It is a wonderful place to show my work and see the other artists’ work. I was lucky enough to go to Georgia with a friend to the Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge. I would like to share some photos of the prehistoric place.
Mike B.The photo project has improved my creative and artistic expressions. My images are an expression of my creative side. Thanks to Catholic Charities for giving me a chance to become an artist.
Chester P.When I took the pictures, I felt full of joy and happiness. I smelled the colorful flowers and was inspired to take the pictures. The statue was about church. I felt I needed to take the picture because it was a still life. The picture with the grass is full of green, which is my favorite color and most of all it was a beautiful day.
Markeara L.This is my first year in the photo class. The more I relaxed the more fun I started having. It you think it is beautiful it is probably a good picture.
Sandra D.Photography puts us in the Here and Now. It teaches us beauty, and therefore life itself is fleeting.
Vernon J.Be free to express yourself through the love of art of the art you love.
Jerrell C.This is my seventh year in the photo show and I love to take pictures of trees and plants outdoors. I like how the shadows fall on the shot. My best picture is the tree with sunshine just on the front.
Jerry T.Um.. Hello, this is America. You can salute the Flags. You can pray like Mary. You can roar like a lion. You can soar and fly like an eagle. Your call.
Kenny S.The photos give us good idea of the future of Chicago: buildings and landscapes that are beautiful. The photo project inspires me to look for pictures I want to take.
Donnell W.The heavens are higher than the earth symbolized by the globe, it is even higher than the Willis tower aka Sears Tower. It is higher than the flags along with the Willis Tower, and the new Ferris Wheel featured at Navy Pier. To err may be human, but heaven is always divine, and such are we.
Cheryl H.I like the colors of my photos and their shapes; how they grow from the ground and blend it out.
Sheri H.The one thing I love about art is the flowers, plants and the way you can capture it all if you have that eye for the perfect picture before it is all gone.
Robert S.At a young age I was given a camera, and from there I just fell in love with photography, no schooling. Just a passion.
Ruben G.First, I would like to thank God for allowing me to grace the company of such loving people and their gracious hearts of compassion. Catholic Charities After Supper Visions project has been a lifesaver for me. To view the world as it truly is in all its splendor. The chance to inspire is my middle name when it comes to photography. Thanks to all involved.
Ralph W.I love photography. It is great fun. I really enjoyed the classes and learning how to take pictures. Everybody at Catholic Charities has been so nice, and I am very grateful to them.
Daniel G.I was so vain at one time until I finally opened my eyes in this photo and seen the world as a whole, our people and places and art come together in our religion as one.
Andrea C.The Catholic Charities is where I spend time doing things I like to do like taking photos of Chicago and yoga and whatever they have but most of all is taking photography.
Maurice C.Where do we go when we go. Do you know yet life goes on. Life at time could feel like a cage. Most people have no idea it exist be it up top or at the bottom, we are all seeking of some sort of freedom.
Shawn B.I thank God for blessing me to get in this class; it has helped me a lot and I am happy about it, very happy. I thank you all for this class and my beautiful pictures.
Mattie R.As the saying goes: A picture is worth a thousand words. In other words, pictures can tell a story. Good or bad, happiness, sadness, whatever the story might be; a visual of what you are trying to say could help the story be told better.
Christopher D.I enjoy photography. It brings back memories when I was smart kid, who loved my teachers. Teachers who took the time and showed us how much fun it was to learn. We went on field trips, that was exciting to us when I was in grammar school and high school.
Regina H.I want to thank Ellen, Jody, Katie, Fr. Wayne, Linda, Noreen, Michael and everyone else I have forgotten for the chance to display my pictures.
Neal H.I love the “poetry” photo. When I was 14 years old Gwendolyn Brooks visited my High School and read her poems. It was my first introduction to a Poet Laureate. Ms. Brooks explained to my class the definition of a Poet Laureate. Ms. Brooks literally spoke these words “We Real Cool.” After Supper Visions teachers have inspired me. They are the reason why I took these photos.
Kim J.I like to take photos and the pictures I took. It is awesome!
Maurice C.When I am taking pictures of different things, I try to do the best I can. However, I take my time when I am shooting the pictures and find buildings and nice areas like parks and other clean places and community. Nevertheless, this is my first time being a photographer and it is very interesting and challenging. Therefore, I hope you all enjoy looking at my beautiful pictures. Thank you very much. P.S. I did my best.
Nathaniel G.My photo vision scenes from Chicago lakefront. With the use of shade, shadows, shots were taken on angles using lines to draw the viewer into the photo scene
Herman H.These photos were taken in Hawaii while I worked on a cruise ship this past summer. Although I was working 10-hour days, I was able to get off every now and then and take photos every chance I got. I hope you enjoy them.
Robert R.I am so proud and humbled to be in this show. I have for so long been called a loser, good for nothing, never amount to anything person. Today I know I am none of those negative things. Having been clean and sober for seven years I can truly say I feel a part of something good. I see myself as being a photographer and an artist. I’m grateful for this social opportunity. I thank God for everyone involved in making this event successful.
Andy A.Up a Creek Be Still The Road to Oz Dr. Who
Barry G.Photography relaxes me. It makes me feel proud to be a Chicagoan. Our city is so beautiful – we should never take for granted. We are blessed to live here.
Michael W.I have been taking pictures for eight years and I am still in the pictures. I like being in it because it helps me calm down and be happy. I like taking pictures outside a lot, hot, snow, that what I like doing. It shows what best comes out of me.
Octavia W.Please find smiles inside…
Mia G.When the light came this morning of this day God created a great view, it formed out to be a great picture, and that leaves a great memory in your mind.
Mills L.I enjoy everything about the project. The day I took the photos, it was a bright, sunny day.
Regina H.The Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier Chicago is awesome. I wanted everyone to know how it feels when you stand at the bottom of the stairs, excited and afraid to get on. So, I laid on the ground and took this picture, and then I ran away!
Sharon C.These three shots were done during the late day because I was trying to capture shade, light and shadow to produce a scene that would be appealing and comfortable to the eye. The third shot with bike was an expression of reflection, light, and shadow.
Maurice P.I enjoy taking pictures of nature. That’s why I chose four pictures of birds from my day at the zoo. I’m inspired by the colors, background, and beauty.
Elizabeth M.
Category Archives: Annual Photo Exhibition
Four Weeks And Counting…
ASV Photo Team Member Noreen Russo unveils the official 2013 ASV banner in front of Catholic Charities headquarters, in anticipation of the Eleventh Annual “After Supper Visions” Photo Exhibition on June 7th (5-7PM) and 8th (1-3PM), at 721 N. LaSalle Street in … Continue reading
Posted in Annual Photo Exhibition
Leave a comment
Mark Your Calendars For The 2013 ASV Photo Exhibition
Save The Dates: The 2013 ASV Photo Exhibition will take place on Friday, June 7th, from 5-7pm and on Saturday, June 8th, from 1-3PM in Vincent Hall of Catholic Charities headquarters, 721 N. LaSalle Street in Chicago. Seventeen artists already … Continue reading
Posted in Annual Photo Exhibition
Leave a comment
2013 ASV Photo Exhibition Date Set
The 11th Annual ASV Photo Exhibit will be held on Friday, June 7, 2013 (5-8PM) and on Saturday, June 8 (1-3PM) at Catholic Charities, 721 N. LaSalle Street in Chicago. ASV artists are already at work, taking a remakable collection … Continue reading
Posted in Annual Photo Exhibition
Leave a comment
“After Supper Visions” At A Glance
We have had requests for the program handout that was given to those who attended the 2012 ASV exhibition. Click on the link below, and thank you for your support of the artists! 2012_Visions_AfterSupper_PRGM_01
Posted in Annual Photo Exhibition
Leave a comment
Thank You
Sincere thanks to all who attended the Tenth Annual “After Supper Visions” photo exhibition! The overflow crowd was fabulous. Check back soon to see how you can order prints and note cards of the photos featured in this year’s show. … Continue reading
Posted in Annual Photo Exhibition
Leave a comment
Just Added: NEW 2012 Photos
We are delighted to offer you a sneak peek at some of the stunning photo artwork that will be on display next weekend. Click on “GALLERY” above – and check back throughout the week for new updates. Thank you for … Continue reading
Posted in Annual Photo Exhibition
Leave a comment
Tenth Annual “After Supper Visions” Gallery Opening Just One Week Away
After nine months of hard work and fabulous discovery, fifty-seven artists will showcase their photo artwork to the public, beginning next Friday evening, June 22nd, from 5-8PM, at 721 N. LaSalle Street in Chicago. Gather your friends and enjoy the … Continue reading
Posted in Annual Photo Exhibition
Leave a comment
The Tenth Annual After Supper Visions Photography Exhibit
Posted in Annual Photo Exhibition
Leave a comment
Ten years. Thousands of photos. Hundreds of lives changed.
Ten Years Developing Film, Talent and Hope The 10th Annual “After Supper Visions” exhibition will take place on Friday, June 22 at 721 N. LaSalle Street in Chicago from 5 to 8 p.m., and on Saturday, June 23 from 1 … Continue reading
Posted in Annual Photo Exhibition
Leave a comment