 For fifty years, P.H. Polk (1898-1985) was the official photographer for Tuskegee University (formerly the Tuskegee Institute). The prints in this exhibit are made from negatives taken by P.H. Polk and beautifully document three fascinating subjects: African-American rural farm workers, studio portraits of affluent black families and individuals in the 1930's, and portraits of Tuskegee Institute school associates, such as George Washington Carver.
A preeminent African-American photographer with immense talent, Polk eventually received the most acclaim for his work created in the 1930's and 1940's. From commissioned portraits to self-motivated portrayals of working class people, Polk photographed all with the same careful attention to light, background, environment and composition. The resulting images are important for both their aesthetic and historical value.
Visit the P. H. Polk Photo Gallery or Exhibit Specifications and Pricing.
This exhibition was organized by artist and curator, Dr. Amalia Amaki. Photos are from the Paul Jones Collection.
| 
