Studio Kroner is excited to present Moving Parts, a captivating photography exhibition by Cincinnati-based artist Casey LeClair. Through his lens, LeClair captures the artistry and behind-the-scenes intricacies of a family circus. As part of the 2024 FotoFocus Biennial, Moving Parts aligns with this year's theme, "Backstories," offering viewers an intimate look at the unseen physical and emotional labor that defines the life of a nomadic family of performers.
LeClair's work has been featured in National Geographic, The Daily Beast, LensCulture, and other prominent publications. His new exhibition at Studio Kroner documents a three-generation Chilean family of circus performers, focusing on their daily routines as artists, the construction of their tent, and the dismantling process, without ever showcasing their actual live performances.
"My goal is to capture the magic that exists beyond the spotlight, in the labor and love that holds the circus together. It's a reflection of life itself—fragile, fleeting, yet profoundly beautiful in its repetition." Casey LeClair reflecting on his body of work.
The exhibit is a culmination of years of dedication to visual storytelling, highlighting the physicality, light, and emotion that go into sustaining the life of a family circus. The work transports the viewer into a world of both beauty and practicality, balancing the spectacle of the circus with the grit of the hard work behind it.
Studio Kroner owner Paul Kroner shares his excitement: "We're thrilled to be a part of the 2024 FotoFocus Biennial with Casey LeClair's captivating photographic journey. His work offers intimate insights into the artistry and labor behind a vanishing family business—the circus. It's an honor to showcase this transcendent portrayal of dynamic light and harmonious beauty at Studio Kroner, and to be part of an event that celebrates stories often left untold. This exhibit embodies what FotoFocus is all about: revealing the deeper narrative behind the images."
About the Artist:
Casey LeClair has an undergraduate background in literature and film history from The University of Michigan. Since 2014, his work has been showcased in numerous group exhibitions, including a solo show at Iris Book Café curated by William Messer and recent features in the FotoFocus Biennial at Miami University of Art. LeClair continues to push the boundaries of visual storytelling through his unique lens.
Join us at Studio Kroner for an immersive experience that transcends the boundaries of documentary photography and delves deep into the life, love, and labor behind the family circus.
Event Details:
Exhibition Dates: October 12 - November 2, 2024
Opening Reception: October 12, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Artist Talk: Saturday, October 19, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Closing Reception: Saturday, November 2, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
About The FotoFocus Biennial: backstories
“Moving Parts” is part of the 2024 FotoFocus Biennial: backstories. Now in its seventh iteration, the Biennial activates over 100 projects at museums, galleries, universities, and public spaces throughout Greater Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, and Northern Kentucky in October 2024.
Artist and designer Paul Kroner opened Studio Kroner in April 2021 as a creative hub for artists to showcase their work and for the communal experiences of workshops, book readings, concerts, and private events. Studio Kroner’s mission is to provide an arena for the exchange of ideas and to use art as a conduit for a discussion of big and small ideas, and about society and the world around us.
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