The images in The Bridge and the Point: A Photographic Exhibition, were shot by students in the Advanced Photography class at Ohlone College during the Fall 2024 semester. Professor Paul Mueller and his class visited abandoned industrial areas around Alameda Point and Dumbarton Bridge, places familiar to those who live in the area, but generally overlooked by everyone else. For artists, these sites, past their prime and in natural disarray, offer great material for photographers to create compelling compositions.
The photographers worked with multiple black and white film cameras, such as 35mm half frames, twin-lens reflex, and large format view cameras to capture their prints. They created small prints, in the darkroom, to encourage the audience to come up close for an intimate viewing experience. Over 50 images will be on view through Friday, Mar. 7.
Artists include Usman Ahmed, Joey Ayupan, Nick Chapman, Haily Eddlemon, Adrian Felarca, Damian G. Hernandez, Fred Hom, Jacob Toth, Jarryl Valdez, Carolyn Wellhausen and Professor Paul Mueller.
The Bridge and the Point
Thru Friday, Mar. 7
Gallery hours: Mon-Thur, 11pm – 4pm
Louie-Meager Art Gallery, Smith Center for Fine and Performing Arts
43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont
