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Izberite vzdušje in sama soba vam prikliče odgovor — svetloba postane bolj hladna ali topla, tempo zraka se spremeni, iz teme pa izstopijo le tista dela, ki nosijo prav to čustvo. Vse ostalo se umakne v senco.
Pirkle Jones
A Lens Focused on Humanity: The Life and Legacy of Pirkle Jones The story of Pirkle Jones is one written in light, shadow, and an unwavering commitment to the human condition. Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, in 1914, his journey into the visual arts began not with grand equipment, but with the simple, tactile discovery of a Kodak Brownie at the age of seventeen. This humble beginning set the stage for a career defined by a profound abil
ity to observe the world with both precision and empathy. His early years were marked by a wandering spirit, shaped by the rural landscapes of his youth and later tempered by the harrowing experiences of World War II. Serving in the 37th Division across the Pacific—from the Fiji Islands to the Philippines—Jones witnessed the rawest forms of human struggle and survival, an experience that undoubtedly deepened the emotional resonance fou…