Photographs by Wilton S. Tifft to be exhibited at D.C. shrine (02/22/98)

Photographs by Wilton S. Tifft to be exhibited at D.C. shrine

WASHINGTON - The Ukrainian Catholic Shrine of the Holy Family is sponsoring the show "Ukraine - A Photo Exhibit," featuring the photography of nationally recognized American photographer Wilton S. Tifft.

The exhibit brings to the Washington area for the first time a photographic display of contemporary Ukraine, portraying the cultures, religions and lifestyles of the Ukrainian people. The exhibit will run from March 14 through 29.

Mr. Tifft's work is principally in architectural, interior and documentary photography. He has published three books, the most recent, "Ellis Island," in 1990. The book was granted the official imprimatur of the Statute of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation. Six of his images are murals in the Ellis Island Immigration Museum; others appear as wall murals in the Smithsonian Institution. His work has received numerous awards, including the New York City Art Directors Award, the Publication Designers Award and the Lowell Thomas Journalism Award.

Over the past seven years Mr. Tifft has been documenting Ukraine's rise as an independent state. His work has been featured as an exhibit by the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine and has been the subject of five separate documentary television films in Ukraine and Europe.

Mr. Tifft has visited 1,320 towns and cities in Ukraine and has more than 43,000 slides and negatives. He has also collected various artifacts, including pottery, tapestries and traditional dress.

Opening night will be on Saturday, March 14, at 6 p.m The evening will begin with a presentation by Mr. Tifft regarding his experiences in Ukraine and his photography. Refreshments will be served, and prints will be available for purchase. The exhibit will be open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. on Monday through Friday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Tickets for the exhibit opening will be available at the door but seating is limited so advance purchase of tickets is advised. For tickets and additional information contact the shrine's office, 4250 Harewood Road NE; telephone, (202) 526-3737.

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