The Sunshine Coast Arts Council presents two exhibitions of photographs during the month of Sept-ember -Marina Craw-ford's still life in Vancouver and Mario Traina's Naturally in Infra-red.
"In much the same way that still life paintings contain composition elements, such as juxtaposition, irony, symbolism, and at times a touch of the whimsical, so does this collection of images taken in a variety of Vancouver neighbourhoods," said Crawford on her work.
"This exhibition is an on-going photographic project which came into being back in 1995 - perhaps part of my journey towards becoming a more active member of the community of human kind."
Traina became fascinated with both the technical and the artistic possibilities presented by infra-red photography. He relishes the challenges of composition in black and white, and has enjoyed mastering the digital hand held camera despite his preference for working with a tripod.
"Unlike the control of the studio, nature can sometimes offer a very small window for me to either help me create my next image or simply tease me enough for a future visit," he said. He wants you to see the light and the shadow and be, as he is, "strongly connected to this medium and hope that it can inspire the viewer as well."
Crawford and Traina will be sharing the Doris Crowston Gallery space in the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre. There will be an artist's reception on the evening of Aug. 31 beginning at 7 p.m.
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