Gordon Parks: MC Spotlight

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Gordon Roger Alexander Buchanan Parks (November 30, 1912 – March 7, 2006) was an American photographer, musician, poet, journalist, activist and film director. This was a great man – he was a self-taught photographer, and a preservationist of African American Life. He encompassed everything I feel about art and expression. He did what came natural, and he did it from the heart. Through his fantastic words and images, he lives on.
Photo source: concreteloop.com

Comments

Deb Sistrunk Nelson said…
Indeed, Mr. Parks was exceptionally gifted and talented. His work as a photojournalist seemed to lead to so many other successful endeavors. He literally oozed with creativity!

Mr. Parks lived a long, fruitful life. However, I still remember feeling sad when I learned that he had passed on. Thanks for giving this American genius the spotlight.
Sunday, November 30, 2008 9:31:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Deb S.-
The pleasure was all mine. Thanks for the comment.
Tuesday, December 02, 2008 12:39:00 PM
christina said…
Hey there, friend.

You know your speaking straight to my heart, with this post, right? lol

Mr. Parks was inspiring and so talented.. I still feel deeply, each time I think of his story of the Fontanelle family, from beginning to end.

The first time I saw Gordon Parks photography up close, was at an exhibit in 1998. I was blown away! I was stuck in that corner of the art museum, feet planted. I held a 5$ throw away, film camera in my hand. I fell in love with the emotion he captured, through his lens.

: )
Thursday, December 04, 2008 12:54:00 PM
angela said…
i agree with what you and the other commenters have said. i had the pleasure of meeting him when i was a student in atlanta (at the AUC), and he had such an impact on me. i've always been a 'photobug', and photography is probably my favorite artform for various reasons (purity is one of them).

thanks for marking this :)
Thursday, December 04, 2008 3:08:00 PM
Anonymous said…
Gordon Parks was the original renaissance man. He lived a life of art and upliftment that has inspired me for years. He did live a long, productive life but I'm glad that his work lives on as well.
Monday, December 08, 2008 11:08:00 AM
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