Monkitree Gallery, 263 Water Street, will present their work from all seasons in a show entitled “Maine: Always in Season.” The public is invited to the opening reception from 5:30-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5.
Jim, a self-described Red Barn-o-holic, turns his lens on everything from animals to rusted cars. He has been a lifelong landscaper, stone mason, musician and photographer. He described his relationship with photography this way, “Photography is not my life, but it may be my religion.”
His range of work encompasses his belief that newer genres of photography require different styles and perspectives, and that the art of creative photography is enhanced by the availability of modern digital cameras, filters and processes. HDR photography is Jim’s newest interest, turning traditional imagery into modern works of art.
Fran’s pastel work leans more toward the natural landscapes and streetscapes of Maine. She explained, “A painting should evoke a memory of a moment once experienced.” She grew up in Vermont, where living, working and playing were inherently connected to the weather, the seasons, the land and the life cycles of plants and animals. Her paintings reflect the subtle colors, shifting light and varied textures in nature.
Beyond the opening reception of “Maine: Always in Season,” the show can be seen during regular business hours, Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturdays noon-6 p.m. through Nov. 1.
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- “Haying” by Fran Townsend
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- “Winter Barn” by Jim Townsend
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