Richard J. Adkin has spent the past decade living and working in Europe. His work is renowned for extreme saturated colours, contrast and a unique artistic perception of contemporary themes and social issues. Richard’s work won a place in the 'Portrait' category of this year's Applied Arts Magazine's Photography/Illustration Annual. This September Richard worked on photography (post production) for the upcoming Steven Spielberg film. Presently in Hungary, Richard is promoting sport and youth through photography with the Hungarian Ice Hockey Federation.

The Rain in Portugal exhibit, running November 23 – December 17, is a series of 10 photos taken on a journey to the western-most point of Europe, near Lisbon, Portugal. Radkin’s unique style of artistic photography captured the mystical feeling of times long since past, experienced amidst stone crosses, walls of moss, history, friendly trees and rain, creating a collection of beautiful and original pieces.

Radkin will donate 50% of the first 2 prints sold at ACA Gallery to a local grassroots organization. On behalf of ACA Gallery, a percentage of every sale will be donated to a humanitarian organization. ART CAN CHANGE THE WORLD.

Who: Richard J. Adkin, Radkin Photography

What: Photography exhibition 'Rain in Portugal'

Where: ACA Gallery, 183 Queen St East (at Jarvis), Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

When: Opening – Wednesday, November 23, 2005 (Richard Adkin will be on location at ACA Gallery from 6 pm to 8 pm)

Exhibit – November 23 to December 17, 2005. Opening hours: Wed thru Fri - noon until 6pm; Sat noon until 5pm.

Guest: Local Portuguese singer Jennifer Abadesso will perform songs in Portuguese and in English.

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About Radkin Photography

RADKIN Photography is an established photography business with a focus on limited edition artistic prints and exclusive assignment photography. RADKIN is based out of Budapest, Hungary with a Canadian office in London, Ontario. For samples of recent works, exhibits and events, visit www.radkin.com.

For more information on Radkin Photography or for an interview with Richard Adkin, please contact Canada Rep Trisha Adkin at Radkin Photography, 519-282-0337 or trisha.adkinATradkin.com.

About ACA Gallery

ACA Gallery was founded in June 2004 by Carol Mark to create an incubator for art and social change. She is involved in humanitarian grassroots projects locally and globally and has seen first hand how “love in action” can change lives for the better. From establishing a medical clinic in Afghanistan, to performing medical aid in the Yucatan, and helping build communities in Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, she recognized everyone has the power to effectively create change.

www.acagallery.com
ariande@ican.net
416-703-2217

About Jennifer Abadesso

Jennifer Abadesso is a 22 year old Luso-Canadian singer/songwriter who hails from Toronto, Ontario. Jennifer has expressed a vested interest in humanitarian causes – most notably her upcoming 2006 musical project for the Canadian Cancer Society. Alongside her musical endeavours, which include the release of her self-titled 2004 CD debut, Jennifer has dabbled in her second passion – writing. For more information, photos and samples of her music, visit www.jenniferabadesso.com.

View Rain in Portugal collection here and also find more information in the events, exhibitions, projects section of the Radkin Photography website.

Thank you to Silvia Martins and Jennifer Abadesso for the translations into Portuguese!