R. Blitzer Gallery Exhibit highlights eight photographers | The Pajaronian

Eight photographers have pooled their creativity to stage a brand new exhibit at R. Blitzer Gallery on the west aspect of Santa Cruz. 

“Through Our Eyes 2025,” by Image Crafters Santa Cruz, will run from Aug. 21 via Sept. 27 within the R. Blitzer Gallery on the second ground of the previous Wrigleys constructing. 

Image Crafters is a collective of Santa Cruz County-based photographers who imagine within the energy of the printed picture, and meet each 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,” stated photographer Mark Overgaard.

Each photographer has introduced their very own method and magnificence to the present.

Annelies de Kater stated she was getting into coloration and black and white pictures within the exhibit; her physique of labor 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 additionally embrace 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 stated. I exploit an Olympus digital digital camera; thank God for digital. My portion known as ‘Intimate Architecture.’ I do that as a result of I really like images and I’m having enjoyable staying busy with this group.”

The different our bodies of labor embrace “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 positioned 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 data, name 458.1217