Dec 15, 2015

Medalta's Black & White Gala 2015

medalta black white gala 2015I was once again on hand to capture Medalta's Black & White Gala this year. The event was held on October 30, and in addition to the usual fun of photographing the event, I was asked to take part in a gala tradition and come up with an original design for a dinnerware set that would be featured in the live auction.

medalta black white gala 2015

medalta black white gala 2015
My photography / graphic design work isn't exactly the same as ceramic artists or painters or illustrators when it comes to projects like this, so naturally I was a bit nervous about what I might do. In the end, I decided I'd feature iconic signs and text from around Medicine Hat, Alberta that I'd shot as part of my Around the Hat series. The resulting design was then put on a 12 piece set of vintage Hycroft China. This was the result. 

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medalta black white gala 2015

medalta black white gala 2015

medalta black white gala 2015
Overall, it was a really great experience. The dinnerware set ended up going for over $3000 in the auction, and I had a blast reconnecting with everyone in attendance at this annual event. The Black & White Gala is Medalta's largest fundraising event of the year, and allows Medalta to continue expanding the various community programs that they offer.

medalta black white gala 2015


medalta black white gala 2015

medalta black white gala 2015

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medalta black white gala 2015

medalta black white gala 2015

medalta black white gala 2015
medalta black white gala 2015

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