100 views of morro rock
A new photographic book by ARTHUR TRESS
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On Friday, June 20th, join the History Center of SLO County for 100 Views of Morro Rock with Arthur Tress and David Weisman. Tress and Weisman will present their photography and their new book, with book sales and Q&A.
Internationally acclaimed photographer Arthur Tress is pleased to announce the release of his latest book of photography, 100 Views of Morro Rock. A decades-long resident of California’s Central Coast, Tress dedicated five years to the project (2010-2015), ultimately taking over 18,000 film photographs of the iconic Morro Rock and its surroundings. Working with local photographer, writer and Morro Bay resident David Weisman, the photos were edited into the new volume, with commentary and text by Weisman. With a nod to the classic work of 19th Century woodblock printing master Katsushika Hokusai’s 100 Views of Mount Fuji, Tress’ goal has been not to capture Morro Rock, per se, but rather show the microcosm of life that springs up around it. Tress fills his frame with the social ecology of homes, restaurants, fishermen, tourists, surfers, workers and residents, as well as the flora and fauna that surround the Rock and its environs. The results are a meditation that encompasses both solemn quiet poetry as well as wryly whimsical observations. |
A native of New York, Arthur Tress first took up photography as a teenager. As an established fine art and commercial photographer, his work segued into documenting urban social conditions, often using the visual language of dreams and myths to create a kind of photographic social surrealism.
Since moving to California in 1990, Tress has returned to a simpler form of poetic realism, dealing with man’s relationship to nature and the built environment—still using his Hasselblad film camera. His work has been shown at MOMA, the Whitney Museum, Corcoran Gallery, SFMOMA and most recently in a career retrospective at the Getty Museum in Los Angeles.
Since moving to California in 1990, Tress has returned to a simpler form of poetic realism, dealing with man’s relationship to nature and the built environment—still using his Hasselblad film camera. His work has been shown at MOMA, the Whitney Museum, Corcoran Gallery, SFMOMA and most recently in a career retrospective at the Getty Museum in Los Angeles.
Friday, June 20th, 2025
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Taking place in-person AND online
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Taking place in-person AND online
In-person details:
696 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo
No registration required
696 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo
No registration required
Online details:
Streamed via Zoom
Free preregistration required
Streamed via Zoom
Free preregistration required
If you want to watch one of our previous lectures, please select one below.
September, 2020 - Dr. Leola Macmillan and Geof Land, Toward a Moment of Reckoning: Understanding the History of Local and National Racial Violence
December, 2020 - Dr. Dan Krieger and James Papp, Eto Park and Brook Street: A Living Testament to Communities Ravaged by Racial Intolerance and Segregation
March, 2021 - Pete Kelley, The Quick and the Dead: The Committee of Vigilance and the violence of 1858
June, 2021 - Bob Hoover, Bob Vessely, & Bob Jorgensen, La Loma de Nopalera Adobe: A Historic Treasure of San Luis Obispo
September, 2021 - Laverne Buckman, Steve Kalar, and Dr. Vidya Schalk tell the story of the Rios-Caledonia adobe, and describe the work they are doing to preserve this jewel of the North County
December, 2021 - Joe Dana reflects on the life of his ancestor, William Goodwin Dana
March, 2022 - Sergeant Major Dan Sebby highlights the role of Camp San Luis Obispo in World War II
June, 2022 - Jim Gregory talks about the Central Coast Aviators of World War II
September, 2022 - Kathleen Cairns tells us about the Dallidet family, especially eldest daughter Cen.
October, 2023 - Marilyn Darnell describes when San Luis Obispo was Cow Heaven.
November, 2023 - James Papp delves into Architectural Photography in San Luis Obispo County.
February, 2024 - Pete Kelley discusses the impact of The Varian Brothers.
October, 2024 - James Papp explores the photography of Chinatown & Japantown Glamor.
February, 2025 - Steve Rebuck shares the history of Abalone Diving on the Central Coast
March, 2025 - The History Center Exhibits Committee discusses their latest exhibit, Working Hands
September, 2020 - Dr. Leola Macmillan and Geof Land, Toward a Moment of Reckoning: Understanding the History of Local and National Racial Violence
December, 2020 - Dr. Dan Krieger and James Papp, Eto Park and Brook Street: A Living Testament to Communities Ravaged by Racial Intolerance and Segregation
March, 2021 - Pete Kelley, The Quick and the Dead: The Committee of Vigilance and the violence of 1858
June, 2021 - Bob Hoover, Bob Vessely, & Bob Jorgensen, La Loma de Nopalera Adobe: A Historic Treasure of San Luis Obispo
September, 2021 - Laverne Buckman, Steve Kalar, and Dr. Vidya Schalk tell the story of the Rios-Caledonia adobe, and describe the work they are doing to preserve this jewel of the North County
December, 2021 - Joe Dana reflects on the life of his ancestor, William Goodwin Dana
March, 2022 - Sergeant Major Dan Sebby highlights the role of Camp San Luis Obispo in World War II
June, 2022 - Jim Gregory talks about the Central Coast Aviators of World War II
September, 2022 - Kathleen Cairns tells us about the Dallidet family, especially eldest daughter Cen.
October, 2023 - Marilyn Darnell describes when San Luis Obispo was Cow Heaven.
November, 2023 - James Papp delves into Architectural Photography in San Luis Obispo County.
February, 2024 - Pete Kelley discusses the impact of The Varian Brothers.
October, 2024 - James Papp explores the photography of Chinatown & Japantown Glamor.
February, 2025 - Steve Rebuck shares the history of Abalone Diving on the Central Coast
March, 2025 - The History Center Exhibits Committee discusses their latest exhibit, Working Hands