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University of New HampshireUniversity of New Hampshire Scholars' RepositoryMedia Relations Administrative Offices1-10-2005UNH Art Gallery Exhibitions Focus On CapturingThe MomentLori WrightFollow this and additional works at: https://scholars.unh.edu/newsThis News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Administrative Offices at University of New Hampshire Scholars' Repository. It hasbeen accepted for inclusion in Media Relations by an authorized administrator of University of New Hampshire Scholars' Repository. For moreinformation, please contact nicole.hentz@unh.edu.Recommended CitationWright, Lori, "UNH Art Gallery Exhibitions Focus On Capturing The Moment" (2005). UNH Today. 1409.https://scholars.unh.edu/news/14099/25/17, 11)24 AMUNH Art Gallery Exhibitions Focus On Capturing The MomentPage 1 of 3http://www.unh.edu/delete/news/news_releases/2005/january/lw_050110artgallery.htmlRelated LinksThe Art GalleryUNH Art Gallery Exhibitions Focus On Capturing TheMomentContact: Lori Wright603-862-0574UNH Media RelationsJan. 10, 2005DURHAM, N.H. – Images that capture the realism of the moment through photography andpainting are the focus of two new exhibitions opening at the University of New Hampshire ArtGallery Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005.      The exhibitions, Prospect of Light: Images from Pinhole and Plastic Cameras and George Nick:An Artist's Conscience, explore the use of natural, unmanipulated light to capture the moment,resulting in images that showcase the color and tonal quality of their diverse subjects. Thepreview reception for both exhibitions takes place on Wednesday, Jan. 19, from 5-7:30 p.m. andis open to the public.       With the growing popularity and ease of digital photography, the basic process of capturing animage has been obscured. Prospect of Light: Images from Pinhole and Plastic Cameras featuresphotographs made using  “low-tech” equipment -- pinhole (primitive, lens-less) cameras andplastic ($2 plastic Diana or Holga) cameras. The works, made by photographers from throughoutthe United States and France, represent a range of visionary styles. While these artists maychoose to shoot with primitive equipment, their printing choices incorporate very sophisticatedtechniques. The exhibit runs through April 20.The exhibition, organized by the University of Maine Museum of Art, includes work byphotographers Jonathan Bailey, John Boeckeler, Daniel Bouzard, David Burnett, Anne-ClaudeCotty, Walter Crump, Christopher James, Gregg D. Kemp, Douglas Lucak, Robert Owen,Harvey Stein, Craig J. Sterling, and Willie Anne Wright. Jonathan Bailey, who served as guestco-curator, will present a gallery talk on the exhibition on Wednesday, Feb. 23, at noon at TheArt Gallery, as part of the ArtBreak program series.In George Nick: An Artist's Conscience, the acclaimedrealist painter presents works created over the past 25years. Throughout his career, George Nick has sought tofind and capture the “truthfulness” in the world aroundhim. His images of urban architecture, the landscape,and classic automobiles reflect his direct and immediateapproach to painting. Regardless of the imagery, theprime intention and desire is to capture the moment.The exhibit runs through March 10.9/25/17, 11)24 AMUNH Art Gallery Exhibitions Focus On Capturing The MomentPage 2 of 3http://www.unh.edu/delete/news/news_releases/2005/january/lw_050110artgallery.htmlGeorge Nick, 1928 Bugatti Type 35 BWorks Car, 1999 oil on linen, 41" x32".Nick, professor emeritus at the Massachusetts Collegeof Art, will present a slide lecture and gallery talk onthe exhibition Wednesday, Feb. 2, at noon at The ArtGallery.       George Nick: An Artist's Conscience was organized bythe Concord Art Association, Concord, Mass., with thesupport of Gallery NAGA, Boston, and FischbachGallery, New York. Its UNH showing is funded in partby the S. Melvin and Mary Jo Rines Art ExhibitionFund. The exhibition is accompanied by a full-color,48-page catalogue written by John Stomberg, curator ofWilliams College Museum, Williamstown, Mass., andDavid Cohen, Gallery Director at the New York StudioSchool of Drawing, Painting and Sculpture. ArtBreak Series: Wednesdays, noon -1 p.m.Unless otherwise noted, programs are in the PaulCreative Arts Center (PCAC). Jan. 26: Slide Lecture: Found Photos. Andrew Warren,Department of Art and Art History instructor ofphotography, presents a slide discussion on discarded photos and their social commentary on ourpersonal views and contemporary lifestyles. Room A219. Feb. 2: Slide Lecture/Gallery Talk: George Nick discusses his work on view in George Nick: AnArtist's Conscience. Room A219 and The Art Gallery. Feb. 9: Performance/Discussion: Cast members from the Theatre and Dance Department performexcerpts from Shakespeare’s romantic comedy Much Ado About Nothing. The Art Gallery. Feb. 16: Slide Discussion: Valerie Cunningham, co-author of Black Portsmouth: Three Centuriesof African-American Heritage, discusses the importance of archival photographs to historicalresearch. Room A219. Feb. 23: Slide Lecture/Gallery Talk: Jonathan Bailey, co-curator of the exhibition Prospect ofLight: Images from Pinhole and Plastic Cameras, discusses the history, use, and impact of “low-tech” photographic images. Room A219 and The Art Gallery.      The Art Gallery presents exhibitions, special events, and weekly ArtBreak programs to thegeneral public, free of charge. Hours of operation during the academic year are Monday-Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Saturdays and Sundays, 1-5 p.m.The museum is closed on Fridays, university holidays, and during exhibition changes. Theexhibitions and programs are supported in part by the Friends of The Art Gallery.      Guided group tours for schools and other organizations are available with advance reservation bycontacting Catherine Wright, Education and Publicity Coordinator, at 603-862-3713 or atcatherine.wright@unh.edu. For more information on the exhibitions and programs, contact TheArt Gallery at 603-862-3712, art.gallery@unh.edu, or visit our website: www.unh.edu/art-gallery.Editors: A photo of George Nick’s work is available for download athttp://www.unh.edu/news/img/artgallery/nick.jpg. Cutline: George Nick, 1928 Bugatti Type9/25/17, 11)24 AMUNH Art Gallery Exhibitions Focus On Capturing The MomentPage 3 of 3http://www.unh.edu/delete/news/news_releases/2005/january/lw_050110artgallery.html35 B Works Car, 1999 oil on linen, 41" x 32".

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