Kershner Art Gallery Reception: "Visions in Motion"

The Bruce S. Kershner Art Gallery Committee invites the public to a reception for its latest exhibit, Visions in Motion, on Thursday, September 11, from 5:30-7:30pm at Main Library in Fairfield.  The show features photography by Joanie Landau, Peter Mendelson, and Tina Sommers; the artists will speak at the reception at 6:00pm.  Light refreshments will be served. 

Joanie Landau was born and raised in New York and studied printmaking at the Silvermine School of Art.  She was initially drawn to "collagraphs," an uncommon form of printmaking, and later evolved into her current body of work, "digital collagraphs," wherein photographic imagery merges seamlessly with graphic design techniques.  Joanie has exhibited in solo, juried, and group exhibitions across the U.S. and has received numerous awards for her innovative work.  She is an active member of the Artists Collective of Westport and the Carriage Barn Arts Center.

Peter Mendelson is a Connecticut-based fine arts photographer who left his legal career in 2023 to devote himself fully to photography.  His award-winning work has been exhibited in galleries across Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts.  Peter says, "My photos explore the evolving relationship between humans and their environments, capturing the imprint of culture, time and transformation in both urban and coastal landscapes...I embrace a sense of the past, drawing attention to the layers of history embedded in everyday places that may evoke personal and collective memories." 

Tina Sommers holds a B.F.A. from the Savannah College of Art & Design.  Influenced by childhood travels with her parents and the striking photomicrographs from Zeiss calendars that her father shared with her, Tina's work fuses the microscopic with the monumental--revealing hidden beauty through a creative and curious lens.  Tina states, "My creative journey began with the vibrant hues of crayons and Magic Markers, and the glowing patterns of Lite-Brite...Guided by a lifelong fascination with color and discovery, I explore the intersection of nature and technology through digital photography and immersive visual experiences."

Visions in Motion can be viewed from September 6 - November 1 during regular Library hours.