The Curators Statement for Domestic Solutions

Currently at the V.M.A.C. Gallery, by Ronald John George Nelson. Domestic Solutions: The Photography of Richelle Forsey  What first struck me when viewing Richelle Forsey’s photos of abandoned industrial sites was how much I was reminded of the famous prison etchings of Piranesi. The dramatic depl­­­oyment of limited light in cavernous spaces, punctuated by decaying structures and the abandoned flotsam of human activity all recalled the famous etchings...

The Packard Automotive Plant is Burning!

Last month I had the chance to photograph Detroit's abandoned Packard Automotive Plant. It is 3.5 million square foot photographers playground. Of course we only saw a fraction of the site as we were trying to see and shoot as much of the city as we could during our 3 day "tour". That and after a couple of hours, 3.5 million square feet of vandalized, burned, burning, crumbling,...

A little love from In Toronto Magazine

My solo exhibition Modern Canadian Interiors  has received some promotional love from In Toronto Magazine! Story by Gordon Bowness. See the full-spread below. Or click here to read In Toronto's current issue online now. Modern Canadian Interiors Photography by Richelle Forsey May 1 – June 30, 2012 The Cabinet Salon, 577 Queen Street West Hours: Tues- Fri:10am – 8pm & Sat: 10am – 5pm Opening Reception: Thursday May...

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