Works by Schwartz, Blum At Gallery 14 in Hopewell
“DAHLIA”: This work by Martin Schwartz is featured in “Some Old and Some New,” on view April 15 through May 7 at Gallery 14 Fine Art Photography in Hopewell. A reception is on Sunday, April 16 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Gallery 14 Fine Art Photography in Hopewell presents a double member exhibit in which each artist takes a special look at memories. Featuring the work of Martin Schwartz and Joel Blum, it opens on April 15 and runs through May 7. A meet the artists event is on Sunday, April 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the gallery.
Schwartz is the longest member of Gallery 14, and also happens to be its oldest member. With this exhibit he proves that “an old dog can learn new tricks.” “Some Old and Some New” is partly retrospective and some new work. The older images are from his files of photos that have accumulated over the years. They have been given a new life, with modern enhancements, to give them a new and different artistic look. The new photos were taken over the past couple of years and have been processed using new treatments to create dynamic and colorful images. Since no two photos have been given the same treatment purposely, the images demonstrate the capabilities of digital software and how it can be used to alter photographs.
In his “Italian Light” exhibition, Blum allows us to join him as he remembers his journey from Milan to Venice, Italy. It is a photographic memoir of his trip across northern Italy. “We landed in Milan and traveled across the Dolomites and ended the trip in Venice,” said Blum. “Romance, beauty, and adventure were constantly around us.”
Gallery 14 Fine Art Photography is a co-op gallery located at 14 Mercer Street in Hopewell. It is open on Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m. For more information, visit gallery14.org.