A traditional method used by Filipinos to cleanse their surroundings is to perform pausok or fumigation. In this type of house cleansing, the one performing the rite burns medicinal herbs. In this work Mammano explores mental health, protecting your energy and learning how to deal with adverse energies in a more productive way.
Craig Mammano (b. New Jersey) studied at Hunter College, The City University of New York. Spending the next few years working in the archives of the Black Star publishing company and assisting world-renowned documentary photographer, Joseph Rodriguez. His work has been exhibited at The Association of Photographers Gallery, London; FOTO FEST Biennial, Houston, TX; Home Space Gallery, New Orleans, LA; GET THIS Gallery, Atlanta, GA; and Permanent Gallery, Brighton, England, among others. Since 2001 he has been making photography zines and artist books, both self-published and working with many celebrated independent publishers including The Photocopy Club, Brighton/London; Swill Children, Brooklyn, NY; King Hamburger Eyes; and Kaugummi Books. He currently lives in South Beacon Hill, Seattle.
Pausok runs from 24th June to 15th July, with an opening reception on 24th June, 1-3pm. Solas is open 1-5pm Saturdays, or by appointment.
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Solas Gallery is a photography gallery in Seattle’s Pioneer Square. We are open 1-5pm Saturdays and by appointment.