SHEM Schutte: Thinking Positive, Capturing Negatives

Crome Architecture
October 11, 2024–October 27, 2024

Shem Schutte’s artistry is born from the embrace of the shadows. In his nocturnal visits to the abandoned factories, bridges, and construction sites of Springfield, OH, Schutte captures the essence of decay and immortalizes the silent narrative of abandonment. Amidst these modern ruins, artificial luminescence paints a surreal tableau. 

Schutte’s use of long exposure reveals a hidden world—a time-stilled dreamscape where decay is transformed into haunting beauty and forgotten architecture echoes with the whispers of history. In this nocturnal reverie, the industrial ruins find a new life. 

Curator: Ena Nearon, Executive Director at Ten Talents Network

Special Hours:
Friday, Oct 11 6–9pm
Saturday, Oct 12 11am–4pm
Sunday, Oct 27 2–4pm

Photography Family Friendly

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Thinking Positive Opening Reception

October 11, 2024
6:00pm – 9:00pm

Reception Opening Talk

Welcome and introduction to artist Shem Schutte and architect and venue host Max Crome. Reception includes tour of artwork, food & beverages, live music, and prints available for purchase.

Additional Information: Single step access to building.

Artist Talk with Shem Schutte

October 12, 2024
11:00am – 4:00pm

Talk

Shem Schutte reveals his process for nighttime photography and discusses why he chooses specific shots, the best approach for capture, equipment, camera settings, and location choice to produce the best effect.

Additonal Info: RSVP required. To RSVP, please visit the Crome Architecture website. Single step access to building.

PechaKucha hosted by Westcott House at Yellow Springs Crome Architecture

October 19, 2024
11:00am – 3:00pm

Talk Panel

PechaKucha translates to “ChitChat.” This fun and informative event features 3 photographic artist speakers and involves showing 20 slides with 20 seconds for description.

Additional Information: Single step access to building.

Closing Reception for Thinking Positive

October 27, 2024
11:00am – 3:00pm

Closing Talk Reception

Artist talk with guest artists Vicki Rulli and Tom Heaphey from ITINERANT, a TRADE ONLY studio and showroom. They produce guilded works, encaustics, block prints, trays, and table photographic art.

Additional Information: Single step access to building.

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    Shem Schutte, One Way, 2022. Black and white photograph, 11 x 14 inches. Courtesy of the artist

Venue Details

Crome Architecture
604 Xenia Ave
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
(937) 231-6819

Fri, Sat, & Sun 11am–3pm

Free to the Public

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