An additional exhibit in the East Gallery is by David Perlman, artist-in-residence. Tim Fuss is a Guest Photographer featuring both portraiture and architectural studies. David Bleich joins us with new work following his exhibit earlier in the year. Also in the show are award-winning photographs from Camera Rochester competitions by David Braitsch, Tom Kredo, Claudia Manchester, Sheila Mumpton, David Schroeder, and Joan Weetman. .

Rounding out the exhibit is work by Gallery Partners and Artists-in-Residence, Dick Bennett, Carl Crumley, Steven Levinson, Gil Maker, Don Menges, Dan Neuberger, Jim Patton, David Perlman, Betsy Phillips, John Solberg, Gary Thompson, Phyllis Thompson and Sheridan Vincent.

Plan to attend Reception this coming Friday, April 29, from 5 - 8:30. First Friday Gallery Night on April 1 from 5 to 9 pm. Please plan to attend one of the receptions, Jay will be attending both and we would like to give him a great Rochester Welcome. The receptions are a great opportunity to view the art and support the photographers by your discussions or even better when you invest in their photographs. Click Here to see our webpage for show details and a preview of photographs in the exhibit.

Jay is an artist and a master observer, and he is very aware that in visual art, the most important thing is how the image is depicted, rather than the image itself. This is what activates the brain's reward circuit. I am reminded of a poetic quotation from Thomas Merton which states, "Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time." This delightful image that Jay has of Oia, expands the viewer's vision, thoughts, and personal horizons. What makes this print so penetrating and evocative is the lighting, and the exquisite manner in which the village is framed inside the surrounding landscape. Gone is the bright, powerful sun that normally pervades this setting. Instead, there is a soft ambient illumination that results in lovely visual continuity that accentuates the wonderful diversity of color, especially in the pastel renderings of the buildings. Lowering the lighting values only enhances the impressive detail and color harmony of every building, especially revealing the broad swath of pastel colors, hues which are lost in bright sunlight. It is very evident that there is no universal architectural plan for this village. It is perched on a steep outcrop, and every available piece of land has been utilized to the fullest. Most buildings emphasize vertical rather than horizontal structures, and the streets are as narrow as possible to minimize loss of precious land. Even in a more subdued lighting environment, there is no loss in detail, color and charm for this very beautiful village. What really makes this image so awesome is the way that Jay has creatively framed the imposing subject matter. The foreground in particular is dramatic and compelling, in deep shade, but with subtle shapes and content that are still visible, all of which adds intrigue and mystery to the entire piece. This entrancing foreground is complemented creatively by the darkened sky and subtle detail in the area across the water enhancing the feeling that the village appears to float in space. Like the majority of Jay's wonderful images, there is a complete absence of people, which gives the added dimension that viewers can imagine they are really there, and have the freedom to explore every segment of this village without ever going there in person.

After taking this lecture and workshop course, you will be have a  workflow that you can efficiently follow for every photograph you make:

The Image City Critique Group will next meet on Wednesday, May 4th beginning at 6:30pm.  We meet at the gallery on the first Wednesday of each month to critique each other's images and hopefully improve our photography. Please bring 2 prints of your best images; matted if possible. We do not critique digital images. There is a one-time $20 registration fee, but you can try it once for free.