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Quotes
“Builder Levy has made a significant contribution in blending together several
directions that in photography are more commonly kept distinct. One
is the documentation of social phenomena, usually done with the aim of increasing
public awareness of otherwise neglected conditions of life and work.
Another is street photography with its character of fortuitous accident.
Still another is a concentration on the artistic possibilties of the medium.…Levy
has been steadfast in his belief that, in addition to its narrative dimension,
a photograph is an object with its own distinctive aesthetic character. His
silver prints, which he alone produces, reveal the rich tonalities that are
intrinsic to the medium. The photographs in this book are a testament to
the fact that these intertwined objectives can produce works of power and
beauty.”
--Naomi Rosenblum, noted photography
historian, in her introduction to the book Builder Levy Photographer
“Just finished going through your book. How deeply heart
warming it is to see your photographs—and to see them in this fine presentation.
Bravo. You’re a patient man; you’ve certainly been patient with me
and obviously with the rest of the world. I hope the book will bring
continued recognition, which you of all deserve. I will be proud to sing
your praises!”
-- Howard Greenberg, owner of the
Howard Greenberg Gallery
Builder Levy Photographer is “One of the better
books of 2005. I think the book will become a collector's item!"
-- Robert Byrd, Senior Program Officer of
the Jerome Foundation.
“Wonderful photographs!
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-- Dr. Robert Coles, social psychiatrist
and noted author
"I can see YOU in this book and
it is a wonderful to know you better...It is powerful... and truly a masterpiece!
Your images have weight, they are graceful, strong and deep. Now, I can see what you have been
up to all these years and I am humbled by your vision."
-- Marilyn Bridges, noted photographer
"Your beautiful publication has arrived and will be a most welcome addition to the Museum's library.
The photographs of Mongolia and the U.S. are compelling."
-- Valrae Reynolds, Senior Curator, Curator of the Asian Collections, The Newark Museum
"I found Builder Levy's work among the miners both sincere and sensitive in its understanding of people,
their labor, and their surroundings. His approach is honest, direct, and sympathetic."
-- Paul Strand
Comment on Girl in White Hat ... Ulaanbaatar Mongolia,1992:
"... this little girl looking so earnestly at your camera, her small bouquet in hand, her watchful and caring
grandmother (?) attentive, brings such joy to our hearts. It is childhood universal, and also expressing the adoration
and hopes of every generation engendered by the miraculous presence of our tiny successors. All mankind is here,
Builder, thanks to your discerning eye."
--- James T. Bartlett, Chairman of the Board, Cleveland Museum of Art
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