XRAY (Don D) major one-man exhibit Knoxville,TN East Tennessee State Museum

Don-
Congratulations!!!
Your art has always been an inspiration to me and I am so happy that this exhibit is happening… not only is your photography visually stunning, but this is such an important documentation of a cultural and area that is changing and vanishing (a mixed bag of emotions on that). These photos, I am sure, will stand the test of time and be cherished & educational for generations to come.
Sigh… I am now very home sick for Knoxville… I hope that I may get back there someday soon and get to see these photos in person (and take in a Vols game :)).
If the book comes out and I hope it does, I would buy one up in an instant.

Congratulations & Cheers!!! - Jason
 
Don, I've noticed the changes in the area myself. I joined the navy and moved away roughly 25 years ago and when I visit the area these days I've noticed the younger people of the area are being influenced by what is being shown on TV and in popular culture and I must say there has been a change. The influence of what's popular in todays society isn't necessarilly good for society. There's too much about confrontation and taking advantage of people and circumstances. Your photos bring back memories of people and places I'm familiar with. Thanks!
 
Bob,
In a way it's sad to see the culture change but I don't know what will happen to these people if they don't change. It seems there's becoming less of a place for them as the rest of the world moves on. Developers have moved in taken advantage of then just to get their land. Many are like children and know the ways of the mountains but not the ways of the slick city folks.

Jason,

Good to hear from you. I hope you're making great images and would love to show my personal folio of images even if the show is down.

If you get back to town PM and we'll go to lunch again.

Don
 
I agree totally with Bob.
But, I must admit to being infinitely proud of Don.
He is the type of guy who has earned what he has received. God knows many in the world now have no notion of such a concept. I'm proud of what Don has achieved by vision, talent and hard work.
God grant there be more in the pipeline who wish to make themselves important by work. We need to know that they are out there.
 
I'm really pleased for you Don! Congratulations on the recognition you are evidently receiving for your contribution to photography, the recording of history and local culture. Its recognition well deserved and I hope you continue to make contributions to this forum despite your temporary absence a while back, triggered by abrasive gear heads!

I'm a real fan of your photography and would also be interested in your book when it becomes available. Please do not be modest and let us all know the details when the time comes.
 
That's an incredible body of work. I'd love to come to the show but it's way too far. Hopefully it will come to me at some point.
 
Don,

I admire your work and I am glad to hear of your success! Like Jan, I would be interested in a copy of your book.

Thomas
 
congrats! seems to be a great show, and most certainly a great accomplishment. how close is this to the smoky mountains / gatlinburg? we'll be hiking in may and i'd love to swing by and check this show out!!
 
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About 50 miles from Gatlinburg.
You gotta get there, enochroot...

enochRoot said:
congrats! seems to be a great show, and most certainly a great accomplishment. how close is this to the smoky mountains / gatlinburg? we'll be hiking in may and i'd love to swing by and check this show out!!
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I have suggested that Eastman House look into securing this exhibit.

Wonderful job, Don; 40 years of work is satisfying in itself, but when it gets a wider audience, that is wonderful.
 
i have told my brother about it (he lives nearby in elizabethton). i hope to drive up to my brother's home in late spring. plan on getting to the exihibit then ...
 
No it's at the Museum of East Tennessee History / East Tennessee Historical Society in Knoxville. Elizabethton is only about an hour and a half north. I will have more detail on where it will be traveling in a couple of months. I did a talk to about two hundred and fifty museum visitors yesterday during lunch and discussed the traveling part with the curator. He said they are fabricating crates for shipping and starting to get requests. In speaking with him I had no idea of what is involved in getting a show on the road. Due to the large size of the show I think the museum is going to offer it in different formats depending on the space availabel at the museum. Just guessing I would say the show currently is in a space !800-2000 sq ft. and really could have been in a larger space,
 
Luckily I live in Knoxville, about 15 minutes away from the show. I went today and was amazed. I have admired Don's photos through his RFF gallery for years but seeing them in print along with many more that I had never seen was awesome. I especially loved hearing Popcorn Sutton's voice while looking at the many pictures of him.
 
Congratulations. I've always enjoyed your photos (and your insights on RFF). It's a shame I live so far away. I'd really love to see your show.
 
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