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Brendan Quirk Photography

Contemporary art photographer in black and white negative film and silver gelatin darkroom printing. Let’s seek a common understanding together.

I am here, on this page, from a desire to communicate my vision through my work. Come join me and explore the world of places, as seen through the traditional and sustainable practice of Black & White darkroom photography. Discussion, comment, a sharing engagement, and an affirming experience are desired in this space.

06/16/2026

Sonatas X
Pieces of the Present Abide - The Life of the River
(East Branch Rock River Wisconsin)

Words by Brendan and Khaetidawne Quirk

Sonatas X-14 (Adulto - Andante)

First - A stop at Zastrow’s strawberry farm
“You-pick-em”; for one month a year, at least
Sunday outings in June, family experiences all-round
Strawberry fields at the riverside, behind the reeds grow ever wide.

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(Silver gelatin print from B/W negative film)

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06/13/2026

Sonatas X
Pieces of the Present Abide - The Life of the River
(East Branch Rock River Wisconsin)

Words by Brendan and Khaetidawne Quirk

Sonatas X-13 (Adulto - Andante)

Here am I, a fully realized river, between the edges of the forest
I travel from one town to the “city” (as they say…)
Look back, see the end of the forest trees
From here we will deal with man (always?)

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(Silver gelatin print from B/W negative film)

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06/10/2026

Sonatas X
Pieces of the Present Abide - The Life of the River
(East Branch Rock River Wisconsin)

Words by Brendan and Khaetidawne Quirk

Sonatas X-12 (Adulto - Andante)

Well, sent back to the countryside…
Meandering between the towns, bucolic galore
Reaching my adult form, wide and ample
Turning round the river’s bend.

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(Silver gelatin print from B/W negative film)

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06/07/2026

Sonatas X
Pieces of the Present Abide - The Life of the River
(East Branch Rock River Wisconsin)

Words by Brendan and Khaetidawne Quirk

Sonatas X-11 (Adulto - Andante)

Ah – but turning the other way, transition -
We see Theresa, complete with steeple!
Much like a doll town, idealized existence
I sustain you, make you real, have I grown now?

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(Silver gelatin print from B/W negative film)

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06/04/2026

Sonatas X
Pieces of the Present Abide - The Life of the River
(East Branch Rock River Wisconsin)

Words by Brendan and Khaetidawne Quirk

Sonatas X-10 (Adulto - Andante)

I come to the highway; youth is behind me
From here, man grows into insistent importance
These formal parks mark spaces of being for the youth, the seekers
We tarry a bit, savor the peace and the joy.

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(Silver gelatin print from B/W negative film)

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06/01/2026

Sonatas X
Pieces of the Present Abide - The Life of the River
(East Branch Rock River Wisconsin)

Words by Brendan and Khaetidawne Quirk

Sonatas X-9 (Gioventu - Presto)

Not there just yet. Another park?
Beautiful turns decorate my path
I trace vision through time and space
Is that the image of a fisherman in the scenery?

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(Silver gelatin print from B/W negative film)

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05/29/2026

Sonatas X
Pieces of the Present Abide - The Life of the River
(East Branch Rock River Wisconsin)

Words by Brendan and Khaetidawne Quirk

Sonatas X-8 (Gioventu - Presto)

Growing larger, coming in to Theresa
Am I now ready to approach “civilization”?
Here at the River’s Edge Park, I see a greeting card,
Laced edge scenery, youth, peaceful trysts!

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(Silver gelatin print from B/W negative film)

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05/27/2026

Sonatas X
Pieces of the Present Abide - The Life of the River
(East Branch Rock River Wisconsin)

Words by Brendan and Khaetidawne Quirk

Sonatas X-7 (Gioventu - Presto)

Come into the space where the wildlife play
Kayaks, birdwatchers, fishers, dogs, and canoes
I will support you all, provide for all that you do
Launch your boat on a summer day, pass the reeds and you are on your way.

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(Silver gelatin print from B/W negative film)

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05/24/2026

Sonatas X
Pieces of the Present Abide - The Life of the River
(East Branch Rock River Wisconsin)

Words by Brendan and Khaetidawne Quirk

Sonatas X-6 (Gioventu - Presto)

Arriving at man’s pretty nature preserve,
The railroad and I together have traveled from Allenton
Mirrors in our journey, disparate in our methods
Both tracing the syntagms of our lives in the landscape.

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(Silver gelatin print from B/W negative film)

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05/20/2026

Sonatas X
Pieces of the Present Abide - The Life of the River
(East Branch Rock River Wisconsin)

Words by Brendan and Khaetidawne Quirk

Sonatas X-5 (Gioventu - Presto)

Reaching town, peaceful children, peaceful play,
A peaceful place, set aside to commune with me
They cross over – do they look below?
Do they see me – do they see what I will be?

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(Silver gelatin print from B/W negative film)

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