SUBMITTED BY THE PHOTOSYNTHESIS GROUP
Next Thursday, Aug. 22 will see the opening of the 24th annual Photosynthesis exhibition at ArtSpring, making it the longest continuous photography show in British Columbia.
The Photosynthesis group is composed of 20 local photographers whose visual interpretations represent a wide range of subject matter. The core of the group has been together over the 24-year span expanding their skillful vision and techniques through practice and experience. Each year, two or three guests are invited, as well as a student photographer from Gulf Islands Secondary School, as a way to inject new energy into the group. Some of the most outstanding works of photographic art have been placed on the walls of the ArtSpring Gallery, attracting visitors from near and far.
Here is an opportunity for lovers of the image to experience new and challenging visual art. Photosynthesis’ lasting partnership with ArtSpring is a testament to the vision and purpose of our island’s great arts centre resource.
This year’s group includes: Birgit Freybe Bateman, Alane Lalonde, Seth Berkowitz, Bernadette Mertens-McAllister, Alan Bibby, Larry Melious, John Denniston (guest artist), Amy Melious, Nirmal Dryden, Pierre Mineau, Howard Fry, Colton Prevost (guest artist), Christina Heinemann, Brian Purcell, Susan Huber, Anette Schrage, Avril Kirby, Julianna Slomka, Susan Kronick (guest artist), Michael Wall, Doug McMillin and Sophie Hermann (student artist).
An opening reception is set for Thursday, Aug. 22 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The show will run daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Tuesday, Sept. 3.