Reception April 5, 1998 from 1-4pm ( free)

.Earth, Water, Fire and Industrial Stuff
An Abstract Color Photography Show

In our upstair gallery: In April four photography artists will exhibit a visual kaleidoscope of color and form which clarifies the relationship between photography and painting. Using the above theme these four photographers display exceptional prints for you to admire and purchase.

Michael Creem has been fascinated with fireworks since the age of eight. At first he took pictures in the classical way but didn’t believe they captured the vitality he felt. The color, motion, noise and sweet smell of burnt black powder were lost. Taking some steps Michael started using exposures and film that would enhance the fireworks in motion giving the pictures a life of their own (he’s still working on the noise and smell.) Michael Creem demonstrates camera manipulation with moving subjects captured in a bursts of color.

Susan Di Pierro uses a simplistic subject matter as a vehicle to finesse light and form. Everyday subjects are combined with a distinctive use of lighting to communicate an aesthetic message bringing out delicate nuances. With an experimental spontaneous approach Susan discoveries new beauty in each image striving to communicate to the viewers an exploration and enlightening understanding those everyday objects around us.

Paul Silverman is a specialist in abstract and fantasy imagery who utilizes industrial materials, plastics, and resins. Paul experiments with techniques of model and mold making, metal etching and fabrication, woodworking and lapidary thus creating vivid colors and intricate textures rarely seen in photography. 

Paul Sutherland is an underwater photographer who has traveled the world looking for subjects. Excellent detail in images of seascapes and exotic marine fauna characterize Paul Sutherland’s work. His prints are a crisp and colorful semblance of sea creatures taken from various angles seen in their environments and allow a glimpse of the world underwater.

In the Lower Gallery: Larry Kornegay an accomplished woodworking artist visiting from Arizona has a spectacular way of bringing together wood and objects to express a human exposition. Larry derives satisfaction from producing work which can speak to diverse social groups but can transcend cultural classifications and labels. He begins with a personal feeling, when an object suggests an idea making a fortuitous collision of unrelated found objects to convey his message. It is through the arrangement of fragments and found objects that Larry exercises a respect for craftmanship.

Crafts in the Foyer: We present Margi Foster owner of MRF Designs, a jewelry artist from New York City. Margi’s uses gold and silver to enhance her favorite stone, the amber. Her pieces are bold, dramatic and colorful.

Janet Van Blarcom is a Stained Glass Artist from Kenilworth. She uses common themes and objects as her subject but has a brillant almost innate ability with stained glass. Janet has exhibited throughout NJ in craft shows.

The reception for “Earth, Water, Fire and Industrial Stuff” and Larry Kornegay will be held on April 5, 1998 from 1-4pm and as always is free. This is an opportunity to meet the artists in an intimate setting and discuss their work with them.

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