George Salter Wins Solo Art Series, Showcases Suri Tribe Portraits
George Salter, a renowned photographer hailing from Rhode Island, has triumphed in the 33rd 'Solo Art Series' Art Competition organized by Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery. His solo exhibition will be showcased online for a month, supported by a comprehensive PR initiative. Featuring 25 images from his Omo Valley Collection that highlights the Suri Tribe, Salter's work has transformed over 45 years from architectural abstracts to street portraits, with his inaugural solo exhibition taking place in 1992. In 2024, during a visit to Bhutan, he embraced a collaborative method by seeking consent from his subjects. Salter's travels aim to honor various ethnicities, with plans to explore Indonesia and Papua New Guinea in 2026.
Key facts
- George Salter won the 33rd 'Solo Art Series' Art Competition by Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery.
- The solo exhibition will be featured on the gallery's website, YouTube channel, and in the 'Solo Art Series' Archive.
- Salter is an internationally acclaimed photographer based in Rhode Island, USA.
- The exhibition includes 25 photographs from his Omo Valley Collection, all depicting members of the Suri Tribe.
- Salter's first solo show, 'Architectural Abstracts,' was at the EG Photo Gallery in 1992.
- In 2024, during a trip to Bhutan, Salter shifted to a collaborative street portrait approach.
- Salter has traveled to Cuba, Bolivia, the Philippines, Kenya, South Africa, Egypt, Russia, India, Bhutan, and Ethiopia.
- Plans for travel to Indonesia and Papua New Guinea are scheduled for 2026.
Entities
Artists
- George Salter
- GMB Akash
Institutions
- Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
- EG Photo Gallery
Locations
- Rhode Island
- USA
- Bhutan
- Cuba
- Bolivia
- Philippines
- Kenya
- South Africa
- Egypt
- Russia
- India
- Ethiopia
- Indonesia
- Papua New Guinea