Mami Wata Capturing the Spirit of the Anacostia River

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Tokesplace.com Presents:

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Capturing the Spirit of the Anacostia River

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In this show Fine Art Photographer Bruce McNeil presents a photographic essay, to wit: Mr. McNeil

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“Mami Wata, Goddess of oceans and rivers, confronts the paradox of beauty and blight on the Anacostia River”

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In this essay Mr. McNeil presents the Anacostia, combined with images of the female spirit, including his mother, and existing river landscape to inspire hope for the Anacostia.

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Mommy Water

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Kingman Island Wetlands

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Bruce and Isolationism

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Fearless

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Celestial Beauty

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Kenilworth Garden Entrance

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Anacostia Overview

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Blue Dog Sun Down Bladensburg

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The Lone Escort

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Mr. McNeal hopes that this pictorial essay stimulate viewers to join in the clean up of the Anacostia, an essential area resource .

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This show was first presented at Honfleur Gallery in Washington DC where Mr. McNeil has participated in several shows. Mr. McNeil has also shown recently at Parish Gallery in Washington DC and Galerie Myrtis in Baltimore MD. His work is also exhibited on Artnet. His works are in the collections of many collectors including Richard Everett, Juanita and Mel Hardy and Norman Parish.

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Originally from New York City, Mr. McNeil attended Queens College, has lived and worked in Montreal, Canada and now happily resides in Washington DC. He specializes in editorial and fine-art photography.  Henri Cartier Bresson, Minor White, Sarah Moon, Gordon Parks and James Van Der Zee are some of his heroes.

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Music: Trust in Me by Wes Montgomery from the album A Day in the Life