Splashlight to Debut Images from India by Award Winning Marc Ecko Photographer
Angkor award-winning photographer and Marc Ecko
Enterprises executive Peter Ruprecht has partnered with Splashlight to debut
his “Monadic Nomad” collection. Splashlight will host a star-studded gala on
July 29th at its new headquarters in SoHo.
The Monadic Nomad-“A Journey of Chance” collection will be on display
through September at Splashlight in its brand new 60,000 square foot space
in Soho.
The exhibition features 40 color and black-and-white images that were taken
on Ruprecht's journey across India in late fall 2006. Notable collectors of
Peter's work include The Marley family in Miami, as well as Marc Ecko,
Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Marc Ecko Enterprises.
Ten percent of all proceeds from the sale of the work will benefit charity:
water, a non profit providing water to people in developing countries. The
collection will specifically fund freshwater wells and sanitation projects
in India. Recognized for its work around the globe, charity: water has
garnered national press coverage, celebrity endorsements and corporate
support.
“By consciously excluding historical references, Peter composes images that
transcend time. His photographs are less bound by material references to
particular eras,” said world-renowned travel photographer James Whitlow
Delano. “As a result, his compositions engage the viewer in direct
relationship with his human subjects. The forms, lines and colors become
organic elements enhancing the subjects. Even perspective and motion are
endowed with intrigue and mysticism. “
The “Monadic Nomad” collection will feature one-of-a-kind pieces printed on
handmade paper from Nepal, as well as environmentally safe canvas. The
eclectic combination of images and printing processes will convey the
complex mix of sights and sensations that Peter experienced while on his
journey and capture the spiritual, mystical essence of India's exotic
culture. Images will be available for presale at www.ruprechtstudios.com.
The invitation-only opening party will feature cuisine inspired by the
country. The press preview will take place on July 29 from 6-8 pm.
Splashlight Soho is located at 1 Hudson Square, on the corner of Varick and
Canal Streets.
The public will be able to view the collection free of charge Monday through
Friday, 9 am to 6 pm through the end of September. For more information
about Splashlight, please visit: www.splashlight.com.
About Peter Ruprecht
Peter Ruprecht is an award-winning photographer and filmmaker and Vice
President of Interactive and New Media for the global lifestyle and fashion
company Marc Ecko Enterprises. In 2004, Peter co-founded Forza Films, a
South American documentary production company that has produced work for
leading networks. Peter has also had a long-standing career consulting
companies of stature, including Merrill Lynch, Price Waterhouse Coopers and
Opera Solutions. Born in Argentina to the great granddaughter of President
Manuel Quintana, Peter was raised in Vermont and attended Dartmouth College.
He was ranked as a top skier in the United States and has traveled the world
extensively.
About Splashlight
Splashlight is a world class resource for photography, offering a full range
of photographic services including studio rentals, state-of-the-art
photographic equipment, digital capture, retouching services, CGI,
production, event space and more. With locations in New York, Los Angeles
and Miami – and the ability to deliver “on location” anytime, anywhere
around the world – Splashlight provides the very best services to meet the
photographic needs of creative agencies, retailers, publishers,
photographers and producers. Splashlight's renowned staff is always on hand
to provide support and management for shoots of any size and complexity.
About charity: water
charity: water is a non-profit providing clean and safe drinking water to
people in developing nations. In less than 2 years, charity: water has
funded more than 600 projects in 11 countries that will provide 250,000
people with clean and safe water. 100% of donations go directly to water
and sanitation projects in Africa, India, and Central America. In March of
2008, charity: water teamed up with Gram Vikas, a non-profit NGO, to help
bring clean water and basic sanitation to poverty-stricken communities in
the state of Orissa, India. Households in this area will receive piped
water supply and toilets, significantly improving health and wellbeing.
charity: water has been profiled in national and local media outlets,
including CBSNews.com, ABC News, Fox News, PEOPLE, USA Today, New York Post,
Travel & Leisure, InStyle and Forbes.com.