Arts of Kenmore Gallery opens Photography Exhibit at Kenmore City Hall

Photo by Patrick McSweeney

On September 27, the Arts of Kenmore gallery will feature a collection of photographs by local artists. The exhibit will run September 27 through November 15. The public is invited to the Opening Reception September 27, 6:30 - 8:00pm. Two of our featured photographers will give brief presentations about their photographic process. Light refreshments will be served.

This Photographic Group Exhibit of six local photographers will showcase a wide range of subject matter and photographic style. Although both established and emerging photographic artists are represented, the photographs all demonstrate a high level of craftsmanship.

Jim Boon is a Seattle based underwater photographer capturing landscape and sea-life images beneath Puget Sound as well as the warmer waters of Mexico and the Caribbean. Taking advantage of his scuba diving skills, Jim has developed his photography using much of the same equipment and many of the same disciplines as land photographers. Jim will give a presentation during the Opening Reception.

Patrick McSweeney is a Kenmore photographer who uses technology to push his images into a painterly world. Although partial to landscapes, Pat is driven mostly by composition and colors. He is also fascinated by the use of computers to create artistically diverse versions of his own images.

Ken Stanback’s photographs are about nature, beauty and the magical relationship between the camera lens and the human imagination. Nature and light are the raw materials of his images while his work reflects a clear desire to express the harmony found in natural textures and man-made structures.  Ken will give a presentation during the Opening Reception.

Terri Vincent is a fine art photographer who, for over 30 years, has been photographing the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest and throughout her travels. Her focus is on creating soft and impressionistic landscape images through the Polaroid transfer process.

Melissa Wax's works are ambiguous and eclectic while evoking strong narratives for the viewer to discern.  Instead of telling a story, her photographs suggest the possibilities that occurred around a single moment and invite the viewer to discover their own meaning within the image.

WoodEye is a native of the Pacific Northwest and has been shooting film since he was four years old. Initially he photographed local and touring bands for various publications but turned to fine art photography, determining and refining his photographic vision. His unique and sometimes startling photographs round out this diverse exhibit beautifully.

The current exhibit, “Inspired by Nature,” featuring oil paintings by Stephanie Lindsey, will be on display until September 20.

The show following the photography exhibit will be a Youth Art group show, featuring artwork by artists age 5 – 19. A Call for Artists for the Youth Exhibit will be posted on our website on September 15. That show will have an Opening Reception on November 22, 6:30 – 8:00pm and the public is invited to join us for this fun event.

If you would like to be added to the Arts of Kenmore mailing list, and receive invitations to openings, Arts of Kenmore news and Call for Artists, email the organization.

The Arts of Kenmore (AOK) has partnered with the City of Kenmore to produce four to five art exhibits per year at no cost to the city. AOK is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization whose goal is to encourage and promote both passive and active participation in all forms of the arts by the citizens of the area for the enrichment of the community. Every year, AOK produces the Kenmore Art Show which features artwork by hundreds of local artists. AOK’s revenue provides art support and education grants to local schools.

More information about AOK. You can purchase artwork from the current exhibit, learn more about the upcoming Kenmore Art Show, the grants for schools program and how to get involved with the Arts of Kenmore.

For further information contact David Maehren, President, The Arts of Kenmore.