Livermore Hills
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Ronald Rigge
Photography
Ronald was born in California in 1944 and is currently a resident
of Pleasanton, California. He began photographing in the early 1970s.
Since then his work has involved many areas of photography, including
medium format black & white
and color as well as some alternative processes. Ronald has studied
with Western photographers such as Al Weber, Robert Dawson and Steve
Dzerigian. Some of the most important influences on his work have
been Eliot Porter, Philip Hyde, William Christenberry and Walker
Evans.
Ronald's works include a series on the disappearing aspects of the
American West, from decaying signs and architecture to orchards.
His most satisfying recent work has been of a "pictorialist" style
that can be produced from infrared films that are still available.
He prints all of his own work, including Ilfochrome color prints,
in a conventional home darkroom. He has explored digital photography
methods, but still enjoys working with classic silver techniques.
Ronald's work can be found in many collections both nationally and
in California, including the cities of Danville, Livermore and Fairfield.
His work has been exhibited in many local and national shows, including
the California State Fair for the last eight years. |
