Exhibition Visit #2- Cannon Art Gallery

Sadly, when I went to the Cannon Art Gallery, the National Geographic Exhibit was already taken down as of March 30.  The new exhibit was called "On Flowers" and showcased artists' paintings, artwork and installation work, all based on beautiful flowers.  So I am going to review some of the artists being showcased in the "On Flowers" exhibit, but I did want to mention a few of the photographs that were in the National Geographic exhibit that I was drawn to.  

The picture by Thomas J. Ambercrombie struck me.  The Afghan woman was just so striking with this birdcage on her head, something to her culture that is just commonplace, made for an interesting and beautiful photograph.

Another photo that stood out was that of the little girl near the Artic Circle by Dean Conger.  The look on the child's face that Conger captures transcends time and location.  All children can express this joyful innocence and this one, surrounded by snow and cold, is very warm and engaging.

The "On Flowers" exhibit artists that I found engaging were Sandra Sallin and Timothy Berry

Sallin's paintings of close-ups of flowers were amazing.  The petals  she created seemed almost tissue like.  She also had some very interesting choices regarding the compsitions she choose for the paintings.

Berry's work was very engaging.  The paintings almost took on an Asian feeling.  Berry's work also had great texture.