Preger to Speak About Photographing Burning Man April 5

"From the Lens of Eleanor Preger," is an exhibition at Sierra Nevada College that includes images from Burning Man 2011-15, and the photographer will talk about her art during the closing reception for the show on April 5. Crimson Rose, Burning Man co-founder, and Maria Partridge, Artist Advocate for the Burning Man Foundation, are both expected to make comments during the evening.

Eleanor Preger's talk will take place in the Ron and Maureen Ashley Community Gallery at the Holman Arts & Media Center on campus from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The photography exhibition is open until in the gallery until April 8.

Preger visits Burning Man annually and rises at 4:30 a.m. each morning to photograph the community and art at the event in the Black Rock Desert. Her images capture far more than simple snapshots or documentation, as she attempts to capture the messages and intention behind the artists she photographs.

“I enjoy engaging with people to take their photograph and get a lot of pleasure gifting them their photos after we return home,” says Preger.

All the work being shown in the current exhibition will eventually return to the Burning Man Foundation headquarters in San Francisco. 2016 will be Preger’s sixth trip to the Playa.

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