Photographer Belva Hayden’s present is a journey around the globe — Waterbury Roundabout

Hayden places it this fashion: “From animals navigating shrinking habitats, to communities adapting to rising waters, every image speaks to adaptation, endurance, and the spirit of survival.” 

The exhibit got here collectively actually on the behest of the neighborhood. Last 12 months, Hayden was acknowledged for her mix of effective artwork and documentary pictures when she was awarded the 2024 People’s Choice Award in Axel’s Annual Photography Shoot-Out contest. The nod additional cements her connection to the native inventive neighborhood whereas giving her a chance to share her work that’s deeply rooted in immersive journey, cultural respect, and a dedication to conservation. 

The selection within the assortment Hayden has chosen for this exhibition takes the viewer alongside on her travels by means of the watchful eyes of a lemur in Madagascar to a fisherman framed beneath a drifting web. Each picture is an invite to linger and see a slice of the world with marvel. Hayden posits that “In the Balance” is greater than a showcase of wildlife pictures. “It’s a quiet call to notice, to honor, and to protect,” she mentioned. 

The present opens Aug. 13 with a free reception deliberate for six to eight p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15. Hayden will probably be in attendance and obtainable at 7 p.m. to debate her work, tips, strategies, and their inspiration. Light snacks and refreshments will probably be offered. All are welcome.

More info is on-line at AxelsGallery.com. See extra of Belva Hayden’s work online here.