Momentum at Oakland Photo Workshop

My photograph, “Unimagined wonder is waiting to be born,” from the series From destruction grows a garden of the soul, is included in Momentum, the East Bay Photo Collective’s annual members’ exhibition.

In this exhibit, 47 photographers explore the meaning of motion. Momentum was curated by Malcolm Wallace.

A photography exhibition that captures the beauty, energy, and emotion of movement through diverse scenes and subjects, this collection invites viewers to explore movement as a universal thread woven into nature, cities, and daily life. Featuring striking moments frozen in time and sweeping motion blurs, the exhibition presents scenes from dynamic urban streets and tranquil landscapes, as well as intimate portraits and the lively rhythms of wildlife.

Each image tells a unique story of life in motion—whether it’s the rush of wind through trees, the pulse of city streets, or the expressive gestures of human and animal subjects. With contrasts between sharp, suspended action and ethereal, flowing blurs, Momentum encapsulates the endless ways in which movement shapes our experiences and emotions. This exhibition invites viewers to pause, reflect, and see the world through the lens of motion—a force that connects and drives all of us.

Momentum is on view at the East Bay Photo Collective’s gallery space, Oakland Photo Workshop, from December 6 2024 through January 26 (extended!), 2025.

The gallery is located at 312 8th St., in Oakland’s Chinatown neighborhood, and is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. and Sundays from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m...

You can preview the exhibition online.

An opening reception is scheduled for Friday, December 6th, from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.. There will be music by DJ KG (@Djkgee_), beverages, and snacks. Thanks for supporting local art!