January 19 Photographer Holly Andres

Portland Photographer Holly Andres does the Yale school well. That would be photographs of models in constructed situations, like film stills frozen in mid-narrative. We can each guess a different story, pre- and post- the instant, that's enigmatic fun. The chief proponent is Yale professor Gregory Crewdson. Crewdson was influenced by eavesdropping on his father's psychiatry practice, filmmakers and Cindy Sherman's electric observations of her social circle. He turned that into a practice of convincing strangers, and later paid models to engage in staged scenes. It's a cinematic practice with the assistance of cinematographers, direction, lighting and set construction. Andres works similarly and as successfully, with Portland resources and friends. Her work is psychologically charged, incorporating nostalgia and touching memories of childhood's mysteries. Andres gives a talk to the Art Museum Photography Council as part of their monthly noontime series. It's free and open to the public, often well attended, it's best to arrive early for a seat. The talk is in the Masonic Temple building, ask at the desk for directions to the room. At the Portland Art Museum www.pam.org 1219 SW Park. Noon Free