Current Exhibit: "India in Black and White" by Lou Montrose, "Garage Light" by Heidi Fickinger, and "Hidden Death Valley" by John D. Clark

April 10, 2008 through May 18, 2008
Artists' Reception: Thurs. April 17, 6 to 8:30 pm
Location: Studio 172, 444 S. Cedros, Solana Beach    858.720.1121

India in Black and White

It may seem perverse to create photographs of India in black & white, when no country, no culture, expresses itself in more profuse and more saturated colors than does India. But seeing in black and white (and grays) makes it possible for us visually to experience aspects of India's culture and people that saturated color obscures; and, without color to dominate the viewing experience, other aesthetic values emerge more strongly to engage our attention and elicit our pleasure -- values such as light and shadow, form and pattern, tone and texture. Such are the values Lou Montrose has sought to capture in these black & white portraits and architectural images.    portfolio

Garage Light

Heidi Fickinger's portfolio of typically overlooked subject matter becomes striking and intriguing when experienced through her imagery. She says, "So much of our culture involves our cars. We collect them, covet them, customize them, polish and decorate them. We build large garages to house them when they are parked. These structures are many times intriguing places of astonishing design - both in large scale and small details. These parking structures can be filled with places of hidden-in-plain-sight beauty. At times I feel they have an almost cathedral-like quality, with echoing alcoves and haunting lighting. In this collection I have sought to capture these spaces and show them in a way you may have not thought of them before."    portfolio

Hidden Death Valley

The Ordover Gallery is also pleased to exhibit this new portfolio by John D. Clark. While Clark usually creates imagery of dramatic landscapes in the large format tradition, with this body of work he turns his lens toward the details and patterns found in Death Valley. Clark says, "I really enjoy making photographs there because of the grand vistas, and the light and form you see only there. For this portfolio, though, I wanted to look closer, and photograph some of Death Valley that is usually overlooked. To this end, I sought out viewpoints and scenes that are a bit more abstract, but capture the essence of this wonderful place."    portfolio