PULLMAN – Research photographer James Henderson will present “Making the Invisible Visible” at WSU at noon on Thursday, Nov. 5 in CUB 210. This event is free and open to the public.
Henderson’s Art à la Carte presentation explores how specialized photographic techniques can be used to restore the visual appearance of various types of ancient artifacts in an indirect way.
A concurrent exhibit of his award-winning archeological research photography will be on display in the Terrell Atrium through December.
“Using modern digital photographic processes, faded frescos can be recorded, enhanced, and preserved without disturbing the original art. The possibilities are everywhere throughout the world, wherever painting was used in ancient times. That which was once thought to be lost to history can now be brought back into the light of modern times.
Henderson is a registered biological photographer who specializes in difficult imaging problems associated with science and medicine. He is the author of a number of technical articles dealing with advanced photographic applications, and is the recipient of numerous grants and awards, including the 1999 International Lennart Nilsson Award in Photography.
These events are sponsored by WSU’s Visual, Performing and Literary Arts Community.
