A black man with graying hair and beard faces an unseen audience, his back to the camera. His hands are raised while he addresses the crowd. The lighting shows his face in profile. A spotlight illuminates him for his talk. He wears a dark jacket and glasses.
A Fool's Errand Answered
Robert Stewart
Winner Rank
4
Artist Statement
This is my favorite image of Secretary Bunch taken from his “A Fool’s Errand” book tour. I wanted to capture an image portraying his passion and enthusiasm for his life-long love of history and I think this one does. The SFJazz Center was a great venue where I could roam behind the subjects and photograph fly-on-the-wall style. I studied photography in college after taking an elective class and have been at it ever since.
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III speaks to an audience at the SFJazz Center about the challenges of establishing the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Job Title
Photographer