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In 1970, as Dan Kane prepared for a transformative year abroad as an exchange student, his mother gifted him a modest Instamatic camera, suggesting he might want to capture moments of his journey. Neither could have foreseen that this small gesture would ignite a lifelong passion and career. Now, "over a hundred thousand images later" and after decades spent living in Berlin, Kane returns to his native South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã, offering the people of his home state a glimpse into the profound artistry inspired by that simple gift.

Kane’s steadfast commitment to analog photography defines his body of work, which delves into the interplay of form and shadow. His visual exploration of the male human form as a terrain of shapes and contours finds a compelling resonance in this exhibition where his figurative work is presented in dialogue with his striking photographs of South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã's sweeping landscapes and dramatic scenery. Through predominantly black-and-white photographs, Kane evokes both the nuanced beauty and enigma of his subjects, while grounding his vision in a mastery of design elements and principles that echo Classical and Academic artistic traditions.

Curated by Hunter O'Hanian for the South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Art Museum.