Photography Exhibit Capturing Visual History of the Province Opens at The Rooms

The Holloways: Newfoundland's First Family of Photography provides the public with a rich visual history of the province. Presented by The Rooms Provincial Archives, and curated by professional photographer Manfred Bucheit, The Holloways exhibit draws together an exquisite collection of photographs of the province from the turn of the twentieth century. The images now provide a framework for our historic culture, offering dramatic visual reference points to the fishery, Newfoundland�s place in World War I, as well as the sealing industry and its significant human toll.

"The Holloway�s images are invaluable historic references that beautifully speak to a specific time and place in our provincial history," commented Greg Walsh, director, The Rooms Provincial Archives. "Their images allow us an insight into our past; images we would not have if it were not for the Holloway�s keen ability to capture distinguishing historical moments with skill, accuracy and photographic artistry."

The Holloways represents the work of Robert E. Holloway, educator, scientist and amateur photographer; son Bert Holloway, WWI solider and professional photographer; and daughter Elsie Holloway, Newfoundland's first professional female photographer.

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Manfred Buchheit was born in Alsace, France, in 1943 and moved to Canada in 1950 with his family, settling in Ontario where he attended the Ontario College of Art and began a career as a medical graphic artist. In 1971, Mr. Buchheit moved to St. John's, where he began working as a professional photographer. During this time he also worked as a silk-screen stencil cutter, as well as a floating offset and press operator.

Mr. Buchheit�s work in pinhole and other alternative/experimental photographic mediums has garnered him national and international acclaim. He was the official photographer of Festival 500 in 2003 and is a past recipient of Newfoundland and Labrador Arts and Letters Award, receiving first prize in the 1984 competition.

In addition to being part of The Rooms Provincial Art Galley�s Permanent Collection, Mr. Buchheit�s art work is part of private and public collections including the Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography; the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador; and the Newfoundland Teachers Association. Mr. Buchheit is currently the Digitization Technician � Stills & Moving Images Archivist with The Rooms Provincial Archives.

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