The Gallery Presents

The Photography of Bob Krueger

March 22 – end of May, 2014

Born and raised in Springfield, MO, Bob developed a keen interest in Photography as a child. “I started out with a Kodak Brownie, and an internal drive to capture nearly everything that presented itself to me and my camera. Once I captured that image, I never looked back… only forward to the next intriguing frame,” states the artist. In high school, the artist taught himself black and white film processing, and hand printing. Bob continued his education after high school at Missouri State University where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1992.

When you enter The Gallery, your first impression will be one of symmetry, organization and precision. The utilization of the wall space, and uniformity of the framework, speaks to the visitor about what each image within that frame must hold. Once in front of Bob’s work, you’ll be quickly drawn into the piece… motivated to engage your minds-eye to take you to where he stood as he captured the photo. From haunting buildings that have timeless tales to share, to lofty trees and objects that once held significance within our society, that have now become obsolete and displaced in their setting… a bit ominous, yet pretentious, but overall captivating. With over 35 years of photography to attest to his ability and creative genius, and the experimental knowledge of nearly as many cameras, today Bob prefers the quality and technology provided in a “film” type camera known as the “Diana.” When describing the device, Bob states: “It is a toy type camera with a plastic body and lens. The camera creates a center focus point with blurry edges and depth distortions. For me, it give the images a dream-like quality, making the imagery feel more like a memory than a visual confrontation with reality.” The large, square, black and white photographs in Bob’s exhibit were produced with this camera.

When asked about his own perception of his work, Bob commented: “Sometimes I use photographic images as metaphors for internal thoughts and feelings. At other times, I am simply responding to the beauty (or lack thereof) that I find moving or impressionable. For me, photography is like visual poetry; capturing a singular moment in time. My hope is that the resulting image of my effort resonates more to me, and to others, than what that singular moment perhaps first held.”

A “Meet the Artist” reception is being held on Saturday, March 22 from 2-4 p.m. at The Gallery in Marquand, followed by a light social at Durso Hills Bistro & Winery. Bob’s work will hang through the end of May. For Gallery hours, or to schedule a special viewing, please call 573-783-5609.