Some ideas come out of the blue. Others take a bit more time. The concept behind the South Coast Artist Profiles took several years to percolate and, to extend the metaphor, is still brewing.

It all started around 1980 with an article in the Standard-Times stating, “Researcher seeks clues about these artists.” It was a list containing 127 artists. The author of the article, Mary Jean Blasdale, was trying to find information on them and was asking for, “…a name, a birthday, an exhibition date…”

After ten years of research, the Artists of New Bedford A Biographical Dictionary was published by the Old Dartmouth Historical Society in 1990. The book is now out of print.

Ms. Blasdale’s book and a series of other events eventually led to the creation of the South Coast Artist Profiles website (www.southcoastartistprofiles.com).

The South Coast Artist Profiles is a website project that brought together two individuals. Ron Fortier has an MFA in painting and ended up spending three decades in marketing and advertising. Jeff Wotton wanted to go to art school but opted instead for a business education and operates a marketing agency.

They combined their love for art and their marketing experience and designed a website that incorporates the social relationship aspects found in Facebook, the business networking power of Linked In and the legacy and traceable connectivity of Ancestry.com in order to record the lives and activities of current South Coast Artists.

Fortier began the project as a blog and wrote articles about local artists including his mother who was a Fado singer in the 1950s and 60s. Writing that article made him realize that, other than his childhood experiences and memories of her career, there was nothing physically available to testify to her talent or her existence as an artist.

One thing led to another and the two men joined forces to create the South Coast Artist Profiles. The web project has three core components; the Profiles, a webpage resume for individual artists which is compiled into a directory of artists, the Index; a supportive database built with information from contributing artists, from researchers and readers and, an online Magazine containing articles about the cultural and creative community written by our writers and contributing writers.

Their ultimate goal is the documentation of the lives and activities of the individuals, both past and present, who represent the cultural and creative community and, who drive the local creative economy.  They intend to document the individuals, the institution and the icons which have shaped the creative and cultural community of this area.

To be successful, they need the support of the entire South Coast Massachusetts community. And, although documenting the living can be challenging, as Mary Jean Blasdale can attest to, documenting the dead has its own challenges.

With that in mind, the South Coast Artist Profiles website project is also developing a component called the Luminarium Profiles in order to be successful in spreading the word about the history, the achievements and, the vibrancy and the creative and cultural legacy of the South Coast.

For further information please visit the website at www.southcoastartistprofiles.com, contact the publishers at http://southcoastartistprofiles.com/contact-us or, email them directly at info@southcoastartistprofiles.com

Artist and author, David Blanchette, will talk about his new illustrated children’s book, “Xico” on Thursday, September 12 at 6:00 p.m. at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The artist will read from his book and give an illustrated talk about its creation and his art, part of AHA! New Bedford’s “It Came From a Book” theme night. He will also sign books, which will be available for sale for the first time in the museum store.

The story surrounds a boy named Xico (pronounced Shee-koo) from the Island of Faial, Azores, who stows away on a New Bedford whaleship. Along with a talented pet rat named Pink Ears, Xico has many adventures both fun and dangerous as they sail around the world, making new friends and learning about new cultures.

Blanchette became hooked on whaling and “Moby-Dick” when in 1956, at the age of eleven, he watched Gregory Peck (Ahab) and Friedrich Ledebur (Queequeg) ride along Purchase Street in a grand parade, part of the movie’s world premiere in New Bedford.

Over the years, Blanchette worked as a designer/illustrator at several studios with a brief break when he worked aboard an offshore lobster boat. That job entailed trips of five or six days on the ocean bringing the reality of a whaling voyage lasting years into sharp, awe-inspiring focus.

The Wareham artist’s lifelong fascination with whaling history led him to learn all he could about the subject. Eventually, he became a docent at the Whaling Museum, greeting thousands of children as a fictitious whaling master named Captain C. Weade aboard the Lagoda.

“Xico” is published by the New Bedford Whaling Museum and sponsored by the William M. Wood Foundation.

The New Bedford Whaling Museum is the world’s most comprehensive museum devoted to the global story of whales, whaling, and the cultural history of the region. The cornerstone of New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, the Museum is located at 18 Johnny Cake Hill in the heart of the city’s historic downtown and is open daily. Wheelchair accessible. For more information, visit the Whaling Museum online at www.whalingmuseum.org

This September, Gallery X will explore two opposing views of society in an exhibition of visual art and writing titled “Utopia/Dystopia.” The exhibition will have interactive components and encourage viewers to ask the questions: How do you view the world? Is it a dystopian Orwellian nightmare peopled by corporate/government plutocrats invading our privacy while pillaging culture and nature? Or, is it a utopian dream of pharmaceutical advances, systematized safe housing and united societies? Will the future be a dystopia or utopia? How will it all look? What is your best or worst vision for the future?

The exhibition coincides with the September release of the final installment of Margaret Atwood’s contemporary classic trilogy of dystopian literature, “MaddAddam.” Gallery X will also collaborate with other organizations during the exhibition, including the Providence, RI-based organizations AS220 Action Speaks discussion series and the dance theater company Aerplaye.

The exhibition runs from September 18 through October 13, 2013. An opening reception will be held Saturday, September 21 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. A limited edition of bound entries (original works only) will be printed and made available for sale in the Gallery X store. Lori Bradley and Pat Gomes are co-curators.

For more information please visit GalleryX.org.
Contacts: Lori Bradley 508992-5754, Pat Gomes 508-994-3665

Graffiti is the lexicon of the street. As far back as the stone age, the element of leaving one’s mark, has been communicated through the walls of our environment. Indie184’s trans-formative approach to graffiti awakens the spirit of the contemporary art world. Los Angeles, Paris, and New York have been host to her last three solo exhibitions over the past year. Her drive to create art both on the streets and in galleries, has taken her around the world from Bronx to Berlin, over the last decade. A burgeoning phenomenon in graffiti, Indie’s work strikes balance between the energy of the streets, and the power of femininity. The imagery, color, texture, and subject define a level of clarity in her application of art to canvas, concrete, and clothing.

Indie’s arrival to New Bedford, with more than a dozens new works, will include works on canvas, print, clothing and other surfaces. The use of aerosols, plaster, paste, acrylic paint, and paper give the viewer a wide exchange of the media reflected in the traditional graffiti setting, re-imagined into wall art intended for use in a nontraditional graffiti setting.

The art of branding a particular location has evolved from nuisance to renaissance, and laymen and fine art collector alike converge in a space of somewhere between here and there. This dreamy element of romanticized figurative collage, averse to the elements of raw graffiti, all delicately packaged in beautiful messages told through color and words. The collision of thought process and application express a voice screaming from the roof tops, that she has arrived.

For 13 years now, the Dominican-American, New York native has been propagating her message on the streets she calls home, and on walls worldwide. This is a message that she calls her own. Indie’s work has been featured commercially from best-selling video games like Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto IV to premium brands like MAC cosmetics. She has been a contributing artist in exhibitions and auctions worldwide and an outspoken voice in the street art community of New York City.

Her place in the archives of the contemporary voice of street art is fostering a growth that is quickly taking her to the top of her profession. Her collaborative work with world renowned female street artists like Swoon, Fafi, and Aiko put her in a class of the future of female street art influencers.

Her rise does not come without hard work. As entrepreneur, artist and mother, Indie is the definition of modern women living in the renaissance of an art form that is part of the vocabulary of a generation. UGLYgallery proudly presents, with much honor and respect, INDIE184. Phenomenon. July 13, 2013- August 10, 2013. Join us on Saturday July 13th as we celebrate, with Indie, her new works.

You can get a peek of Indie 184’s work on her Lookbooks, Facebook, or website. You can check out UGLYgallery’s Facebook for more information on world class exhibitions.

Mayor Jon Mitchell announced Monday that the City of New Bedford is undertaking an effort to establish a state-designated Cultural District in the city’s downtown that will further enrich arts and cultural activities for residents and visitors alike. While the Cultural District designation may not immediately bring new funding into the City, the expectation is that it will bring more resources in the future and could place New Bedford in a priority position for funding opportunities. The Mayor has convened a Steering Committee comprised of a mix of arts, culture, and business representative to move the application process forward. The Committee is co-chaired by Mark Hess and Mike Metzler.

“More and more frequently, New Bedford is recognized as a destination for its vibrant arts and culture scene, rich history, and working waterfront. These important features contribute to an enhanced quality of life for city residents and make New Bedford a great place for visitors to explore and experience. Designation as state Cultural District will serve to highlight these important attributes and I am appreciative of the support of Senator Mark Montigny and his staff have provided during the application process,” said Mayor Jon Mitchell.

The Massachusetts Legislature created the process to obtain the Cultural District designation in 2010 and 17 such districts have been approved across the Commonwealth including in the communities of Pittsfield, Lowell, Hyannis, Gloucester and Boston. In addition, there are 182 recognized cultural districts in the United States of America.

The Massachusetts Cultural Council oversees the designation process and emphasizes its goal of increasing economic activity through what is often referred to as the “Creative Economy.” Many cities and towns have seen significant economic impacts derived from activity in arts and culture. In an effort to track economic activity, New Bedford’s Steering Committee will collect specific data such as tourist numbers, new cultural activities, survey results and business sales.

New Bedford has grown over the years in the number of venues, events and organizations devoted to art, culture and history. Cultural programming and institutions such as AHA!, the Zeiterion, and a rich collection of galleries, museums, and historic sites all contribute to the City’s vibrancy. Recently, The Atlantic magazine named New Bedford the “7th most artistic city in the country.” Downtown New Bedford is also home of one of the nation’s urban National Parks.

Other cities in the Commonwealth with cultural districts have received assistance from a number of state agencies for improvements in their district. The designation is expected to help New Bedford advance toward its goals of increased tourism and business development.

Gallery X presents Beneath the Surface: A Celebration of Marine Life June 19th thru July 13th, 2013. The opening reception for Beneath the Surface will be held Saturday, June 22nd from 7pm-10pm at Gallery X, 169 William Street New Bedford, MA 02740.

On June 19th, Gallery X will be opening an exhibition, Beneath the Surface: A Celebration of Marine Life, honoring and immortalizing the sea’s beautiful creatures through artists’ interpretation. Curating the show will be Susan Hauck & Kelly Zelen. In addition to the show in the main Gallery, Gallery X has donated The Frederick Douglass gallery for two weeks to The National Marine Life Center (NMLC) in Buzzard”s Bay MA, an independent, nonprofit marine animal hospital, and science and education center. At present, the hospital focuses on treating, and rehabilitating for release stranded seals and sea turtles

As co-curator Sue Hauck says “New Bedford is a sea city, we are going to celebrate the ocean that has helped us prosper past and present… marine life is New Bedford.” Ms. Hauck goes on to say “This wonderful center is working to rehab wounded and displaced seals and sea turtles at present. With the help of concerned people, they are trying to get the funds to be able to extend the hospital to dolphins and pilot whales. Didn’t we have a pilot whale in our harbor not too long ago? Come share your support!”

The Center is working to obtain the funds to complete their hospital that will allow the rehabilitation of larger marine mammals including dolphins, porpoises, and pilot whales. The NMLC is committed to the advancement of scientific knowledge, and education in marine wildlife health and conservation.

Gallery hours are: Wed.-Fri. 11am-5pm , weekends 11am-3pm.

The National Marine Life Center will be at Gallery X June 19th thru July 7th as well as on July 11th, AHA! Night.

For further information about the exhibit please contact Sue Hauck at Gallery X: sue@galleryx.org or 508-992-2675.

OKO Arts is located on 528 Pleasant Street in culturally diverse and historic downtown New Bedford. The space is perched above Tip Top Nail Salon, directly adjacent to the Used Book Store. OKO Arts has many defining characteristics that make it both unique and pleasurable to visit. It serves as a space for creative expression as well as a thrift store for books, records, and pieces of art. Owner Hilary Burkitt strives to provide a diverse place for artists and musicians to display their work. She hosts small shows for local musicians. Musicians that have performed at OKO are; Anthony Savino, Aaron Alves, Nick Leblanc & The Pink Beans, Divorcees, Jenna Legge, Shelley Cardoos, Ethan Weiss, Brittny Kouta and Sarah Dickow.

I talked to Hilary about her plans, goals, and background in art in this interview.

Please explain your reasons for starting OKO.

Hilary Burkitt: “OKO Arts was the product of my unrest after I graduated from Umass Dartmouth with a degree in Photography. I wanted to explore my options in New Bedford, as I tried to figure out what direction I wanted to take with my work. I worked for almost a year and a half as a nanny and found myself feeling disconnected from my community. After everyone I’d gone to college with had moved away, It felt like I no longer had a creative outlet or group of people that I could talk to critically about my work, goals and ambitions. I opened OKO with the desire to create an environment that would bring artists, musicians and writers out of the woodwork. I knew there were a lot of like-minded people in the community, but I found myself going out only to drink. I felt like no one was really present or engaging in meaningful conversations like I had experienced in school. The New Bedford art scene, as much as it is well received in the media, felt static to me and that it was more about the politics of art as a way to bring money and tourism into the city.”

What goals do you set out to accomplish with OKO?

Hilary Burkitt: “I wanted to create a place that promoted cultural awareness and supported working artists, providing a safe and open environment to form connections within the community, provoke people and provide an outlet for artists making contemporary work.”

How did you expect to pay for the space and what is your job history?

Hilary Burkitt: “I expected to generate some income selling locally hand-crafted jewelry, zines, art books and supplies to students, and by increasing my exposure to get jobs as a photographer. Instead, I took other part-time jobs, like working for a professional photographer in Newport as a photo-editor, doing layouts and submissions for magazines. This has given me time to work on my own projects, but I’m still looking for part-time work.”

What have you accomplished with OKO so far?

“My personal accomplishments at OKO were having the opportunity to show work of friends, lesser known artists and the works of my family – notably wall reliefs by my Uncle, Richard Perry, my mother, a Cape Cod print-maker, and my sister, Mass. Art graduate Katrine Burkitt, a painter and video artist. I also had a solo show for the New Bedford Studios. I would say that our biggest accomplishments at OKO have been our music events, exposing young and local talents.”

How did you come about the idea of hosting small shows?

Hilary Burkitt: “After pairing up with my friend and housemate Aaron Alves, we worked to organize events that would benefit from the intimate setting that OKO provided. Lit mostly by streetlamps, local musicians filled the space with their acoustics and vocals, as friends and passerby’s quietly gathered and took the time to really listen. These events highlighting the original mission of OKO.”

What are your current plans with the space?

Hilary Burkitt: “Our current goal is to keep the space running with a few more art shows and music events, until the lease is up at the end of April. In order to sustain OKO, I’ve realized I need to team up with other artists and musicians to share the costs. I’m also looking to find a street-level location that is more suitable to the crowds that we were getting at our events. This will also provide us with a storefront and more visibility. I really want the space to be accessible to all people, particularly those that are handicapped or in wheelchairs, which is  another downside to our 2nd floor location. We also plan to look for grants and funding for community-based projects like recording music with kids to keep them active and involved. It was an idea shared among some of the local musicians we met at OKO, and is still in the planning stages. We are exploring our options and hope something begins to blossom soon.”

What are the benefits of owning OKO?

Hilary Burkitt: “One of the most beneficial things for me in having the space is the opportunity to organize monthly art critiques with a small groups of photographers. It’s been really encouraging and I plan to continue with more meetings and groups like these at the space in coming months.”

The name of the art space is derived from the Polish word “oko” which means “eye”. Hilary chose this name to honor her great-grandfather, Kazimierz Proszynski, who was also a photographer. He named his popular camera/projector that he developed in 1912 “oko”, as well as his film company.

OKO Arts is currently hibernating for the Winter of 2011-2012. It is open by appointment only.  You can keep up-to-date on Oko Arts on their facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/okoarts

Some significant Art shows: First Solo Exhibit of works by Phillip J. Mellen, Solo Exhibit for Cape Cod Printmaker Ann Guiliani, Oko Kids Fair and Zine release for 9 year old Malcom X. Monteiro, New Bedford Open Studios, OKO Art & Flea Market.

Other artists frequently shown at OKO: Andy Anello, Jose Falconi, Vincent Martin, Tim Graham, Works by Nick Ferreira and Kerry Cardoza of Amigos publishing.

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Interested in contemporary art? Love downtown New Bedford? Then Gallery X is the place for you! Located at 169 Williams Street in downtown New Bedford, Gallery X is a contemporary, non-profit art gallery that features all types of artwork from local artists.

Founded by former students of the Swain School of Design in 1990, Gallery X first existed on Spring Street as a rented storefront. In 1995, Gallery X moved to its current building, an 1885 Universalist Church. Gallery X (“X”) got its name because of its location next to the former YWCA (“Y”) and the Zeiterion Theatre (“Z”).

Not only does Gallery X exhibit artwork, but with the 150-seat facility, local and national, visual and performing artists are featured as well! Conveniently placed just minutes away from the New Bedford Whaling Museum, National Whaling Historical Park, and other local businesses and restaurants, you can plan a whole day of fun around a trip to Gallery X!

Works of art from local artists, including neighboring high schools, are featured within the galleries throughout the year. The main gallery will be hosting many interesting and fun exhibits in the coming weeks and months. Some include:

–Beg, Borrow, or Steal, the art of “quoting or borrowing another artist’s style,” artists are allowed to drop off pieces June 1 through June 5, and the reception will take place on Saturday June 11. This exhibit will be held from June 8 through July 3.

–In The Flesh is an exhibit which features the art of the tattoo; the reception will take place on Saturday July 9 and the exhibit will be featured from July 6 through the 31.

–Public Hanging 22 is an annual open community art show, and is open to all artists. This exhibit will take place from August 3 through August 28, and the reception will take place on Saturday August 6. Exhibits will also take place in the following months.

Also, the Frederick Douglass Gallery at Gallery X, which is a small gallery on a lower level, holds artwork from individual artists and small groups. Upcoming exhibits include:

–X on X: members of Gallery X do a portrait show, and this will take place from June 15^th to the 30^th. Opening reception will be held on Saturday June 18^th.

–Fixed in the Mind: Collecting Recollections, which features eccentric and edgier artwork from S.N.A.C. (Southern New England Artists Community). This exhibit will be featured from July 6^th through the 17^th, and the opening reception will take place Saturday July 9^th.

More exhibits showcasing individual artists will also take place in the coming weeks and months. For more information on past and present exhibits visit the Gallery X website here and here.

Not only is there remarkable artwork to view at Gallery X, but fun events take place there as well! This month the Beaux Arts Ball, a night full of fun, music, and wild clothing will be held on June 18^th from 7-11 p.m. Tickets are $15 each or $25 per couple. Masquerade or fancy dress is encouraged!

The spaces of Gallery X are also available to rent for cultural or social, public or private events. The gallery and performance spaces can be rented daily, weekly, or monthly, and both galleries are available. The building is handicap accessible complete with an access ramp, restroom, and chair lift. For more information and rental prices visit the website.

Gallery X is open Wednesday through Friday from 11a.m.-5p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 11a.m.-3p.m. More information on the gallery, past and present exhibits, and events can be found at their website: http://www.galleryx.org/.  As Gallery X is a non-profit organization they collaborate with other local non-profits and institutions, and depend on donations. To learn more about, and even visit these institutions, go to http://www.galleryx.org/partners.html. Also to become a member, rent the gallery, or to donate visit the website or call (508)-992-2675!

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• 4 x 6 – $6
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• 12 x 18 – $40
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• 24 x 36 – $90

Frank C. Grace is a local man.  Born and raised in Fall River, he currently lives in Acushnet with his high school sweetheart Bonnie, who he’s been married to for 18 years, and his six-year-old twin boys, Nathan and Nicholas.  He attended UMASS Dartmouth, and after he earned a BS in Textile Chemistry, he continued his education by earning an MS in Color and Polymer Chemistry.  He now works as the director of research and development for a textile company in Taunton.

In his spare time Frank enjoys photographing people and places in the South Coast area, but his is not the run-of-the-mill, cell phone photography many of us engage in.  While you will recognize the subjects of his photos, they will not be quite how you remember them.  His photographs manage to be both familiar and unfamiliar at the same time.

It all started innocently enough with the purchase of a 35mm SLR film camera in 2002. After buying that camera, a Pentax ZX-7, Frank began devouring every book on photography he could get his hands on.  He began with books on the basics of photo composition before moving on to exposure and lighting and things of that nature.

As he grew in knowledge and experience, the technology involved grew along with him.  This enabled Frank to take what he had been learning about photography and enhance those skills by using a technique called, “high dynamic range imaging,” (HDR for short).  Although HDR is not new to the digital camera age (the idea goes back to 1850), the possibilities have expanded exponentially because of it.

Frank started using HDR in late 2009 after reading several tutorials on the subject, though he almost didn’t continue with it because of how software-intensive the process is. To him the learning curve seemed steep, and in the end, he was right:

“Previously, I would take photographs and download them straight to the computer with no ‘post-processing’ at all; it was simple and fast. What helped me overcome this simplistic approach to photography was the look of HDR photographs. They made me feel something, and I wanted to be able to convey those feelings in my photographs.”

HDR works like this: Every digital camera’s sensor captures a range of light, from the brightest source to the darkest. For example, if you have ever taken a photograph on a very bright day where there are just a few clouds in the sky, and the subject of your photos is standing in the shadow of a tree: You end up with a photo where the sky is ‘blown-out’ white, and you lose the detail in the clouds and in the shadows. With a camera, you can never quite capture what your eye can see while you’re there taking the picture because your eye, unlike the camera, can scan a scene and adjust when looking from the sky to the shadows.

This is where HDR can help. In HDR, you take several different exposures of the same scene.  An exposure that is overexposed will show the details in the shadows and an exposure that is underexposed will show the details in the brightest areas of a scene. You also take normal, metered exposures, and some others in between.

You then load these exposures onto your computer and into special HDR software (Frank uses HDRSoft Photomatix Pro ) that blends the exposures together to give you detail throughout the image. You can make adjustments to get a photo-realistic effect, or go wild and try for something surreal, or you can land anywhere in between. It all depends how you make the adjustments in the HDR software.

From there, Adobe Photoshop is used to make final adjustments, because according to Frank, the HDR software, “…tends to get you what you want, but also tends to leave an image feeling flat.” Keep in mind that if you are trying to replicate the technique at home, you don’t need to use expensive software like Photoshop; Adobe also has scaled versions like Lightroom or Photoshop Express that will do the job just fine.

Not surprisingly, the surreal, hyper-realistic results of HDR photographs can be very polarizing. Frank has heard it all, from people who admire the work and really enjoy it, to the other end of the spectrum where his work has been called, amongst other things, “clown puke.”  Many professional photographers disapprove of the over-the-top processing involved with HDR, and dismiss it as a gimmick.  They feel like it takes away from the true art of photography.

Frank, however, views HDR as being akin to effects pedals used by guitarists to create sounds from the guitar that could never be achieved otherwise.  It’s a good analogy, though I’m sure nobody referred to “Voodoo Child” as clown puke because Jimi Hendrix used a wah pedal to play it.

So what is it about New Bedford that interests Frank so much?  The architecture in the city is what first captured Frank’s attention.  New Bedford is still, at its core, an old city; it’s just been updated over time.  “You don’t have to know much about the history of the New Bedford to get a feel for it when you walk around downtown,” says Frank.  “It is such a New England city. Take a photograph of any structure downtown, be it a city building, shop or art gallery, and include some of the cobblestone street in the shot, and you have yourself a classic New Bedford photograph.”

Frank not only visits New Bedford to take photographs; he is also involved with several organizations in the city.  Although he in no way considers himself an artist, Frank is a proud member of New Bedford’s Gallery X.  Gallery X is an artist owned and operated, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization  community art center that is open to the public free of charge.

He is also the vice president of O.R.P.H. Inc, whose mission is to preserve, restore, protect and adapt the building known as the French Sharpshooters Hall and Orpheum Theatre, located at 1005 Water Street in New Bedford.  Frank first got involved in when he was allowed into the Orpheum to photograph the interior of the theatre and saw its haunting beauty and immense potential for the city.

No matter your opinion of his photographs, Frank’s work is unmistakably local.  The style of his photography is complemented beautifully by the HDR aspect of the photos, which combine to allow us to view what we know and recognize about New Bedford in a totally new way.  Through our own eyes we view New Bedford as a city with a rich history in the midst of  a renaissance.  Through Frank’s lens we are able to see the past and present together at once, a surreal vision of what is, and what once was.

You can view more of Frank’s work at his website, Trig Photography.  You can also visit him and view his work on his Facebook page.

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