Ongoing

Opening Reception / Art Talk
*Saturday, November 16, 3:00 pm talk, 4:00 – 5:00 pm reception

Exhibition Dates:
* November 16 – December 29

Curated by Louisa Gloger

Berkeley-based photographer Jenny Sampson has spent many years photographing the Bay Area skater community. Skaters have long been seen as rebellious, marked by their fashion, the noise they make rolling down the streets, and their unconventional use of urban spaces. This non-conformist image reflects the depth and determination of skate culture, where skaters fall, rise, and persevere with resilience. Working with the 173-year-old photographic process of wet collodion or tintype, Sampson captures the beauty and spirit of the thoroughly contemporary culture of skating. Creating these intimate portraits requires time, interaction, and collaboration, mirroring the inclusive nature of skater culture. Each portrait reveals a unique honesty, offering a glimpse into the skater or sitter's true character. 

Sampson was born and raised in San Francisco. She earned a B.A. in Psychobiology at Pitzer College and has since dedicated her time to her photographic endeavors. She writes and photographs for WithitGirl, is a Rolls and Tubes Collective member, and is the Board President of the East Bay Photo Collective. Daylight Books published her monographs, Skaters and Skater Girls, in 2017 and 2020, respectively.  A History of Photography, by Rolls and Tubes, was published in 2021.

Image: JENNY SAMPSON, johnna, seattle, 2022, Wet plate collodion, 15 x 18 inches (framed), courtesy of the artist.

Free Admission

Phone: 415-868-0330

Email: info@bolinasmuseum.org

Website: https://bolinasmuseum.org/exhibitions/harriet-kossman-bead-by-bead/

Additional time info:

Opening Reception / Art Talk: Saturday, November 16, 3:00 pm talk, 4:00 – 5:00 pm reception
Exhibition Dates: November 16 – December 31

Gallery Hours
Friday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Saturday-Sunday 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm