The Beth Rudin DeWoody curated exhibition Inspired, opened last night at Steven Kasher Gallery and features images from such iconic photographers as the one-and-only Patrick McMullan, Sante D'Orazio, Meghan Boody, Jen DeNike and Jordan Doner just to name a few. The photographs in Inspired reflect a wide range of photographic genres, generations and styles.  The artists apply diverse approaches: appropriation, re-creation, homage, parody, and pastiche. This exhibition is both a celebration of the influence of the iconic work, and a testimony to the extraordinary images in our era which is saturated with lesser examples of "art." The show is also replete with generational rebellion and revenge. We see powerful transformations of the motifs, gestures, and techniques of the past into contemporary themes and timely connotations. The result is a gallery filled with the images of those who have not only mastered the art, but also love art for art's sake. Their passion is reflected in their detail and precision and the exhibit created a wonderful opportunity to bring these talented artists together. Inspired runs through August 13th and those in attendance included Nicole Miller, Debbie Bancroft, Tiffany Dubin, Elizabeth Cohen, Kim Matulova, Paul Judelson, Ande Sedwick and Anne Keating.

Steven Kasher, Beth Rudin DeWoody


Anne Keating, Patrick McMullan, Beth Rudin DeWoody


Jordan Doner, Kaja Sokola


Ande Sedwick


Beth Melillo, Peter Sung


Renata M.Black, Jessica Flores, Allison flores, Michelle Favin, Kim Hoedeman