Eight photographers have pooled their creativity to stage a new exhibit at R. Blitzer Gallery on the west side of Santa Cruz.
“Through Our Eyes 2025,” by Image Crafters Santa Cruz, will run from Aug. 21 thru Sept. 27 in the R. Blitzer Gallery on the second floor of the former Wrigleys building.
Image Crafters is a collective of Santa Cruz County-based photographers who believe in the power of the printed image, and meet every month to “salute the art and craft of photographic prints and how they can freeze time, encapsulating emotions, landscapes, and stories within a single frame,” said photographer Mark Overgaard.
Each photographer has brought their own approach and style to the show.
Annelies de Kater said she was entering color and black and white photographs in the exhibit; her body of work is titled ‘Intimate Portraits of Nature.’ “I went through the darkroom days and film, safelights and developer. Now I use a Canon RD digital camera. This is our second year. It’s just wonderful to work as a small group. It keeps you on your toes. This is a wonderful way to showcase our work.”
Participating artists also include Kathy Edwards, Larry Herzberg, Robert Mahrer, Keith Munger, Kevin Osborn, Mark Overgaard and Michael Singer.
“I’m one of the original people in this group, for more than 7 years,” Munger said. I use an Olympus digital camera; thank God for digital. My portion is called ‘Intimate Architecture.’ I do this because I love photography and I’m having fun staying busy with this group.”
The other bodies of work include “A Symphony of Colors” by Kathy Edwards; “Antelope Canyon,” Larry Herzberg, “Impressionist Interpretations,” Robert Mahrer, “Celebrating Wilderness Africa,” Mark Overgaard, “Wonderland,” Michael Singer, and “Variations on a Theme: Yellow” by the members Image Crafters.
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The R. Blitzer Gallery is located at 2801 Mission Street in Santa Cruz.
Admission is free.
Opening Reception: Aug. 22, 4-7pm
First Friday Reception: Sept. 5, 4-7pm
Closing Reception: Sept. 27, 1-4pm
Times: Thursday – Saturday, 1-4pm or by appointment
For information, call 458.1217
