ACCESS

George Forss
Silver Gelatin Photographs
1978-2000

At the end of this past June, the Mayor's Office of Film, Theater and Broadcasting were considering rules that would require any group of two or more people who wanted to use a camera in a single public location for more than half an hour to get a city permit and 1 million dollars in liability insurance. The same requirements would apply to any group of five or more people who plan to use a tripod in a public location for more than 10 minutes, including the time it takes to set up the equipment!

This news spread like wildfire throughout the city and beyond to photographers and filmmakers. Online petitions immediately challenged the insane proposals. Within days, the city backed down and all is right with the world. Many thousands of people commented as to how New York City is the most photographed place in the world!

George usually set up at least three cameras in each location as we worked on the Access project. He went from one camera to the other, seeing what was happening with light, shadow and activity. We had access to remarkable places, but time...lots of it...was a major factor in getting the perfect shot.

 

Park Slope Gallery is a by-appointment-only gallery
located in a 19th century brownstone in historic Park Slope.
Please call us to schedule a visit: 718-768-4883.
Directions available upon request.

We hope to see you soon!

parkslopegallery@mindspring.com

 

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