Images exibit launches at L&A Museum — CFRC

“Caught My Eye,” an exhibit by photographer Jim Peets, is about to grace the halls of the Museum of Lennox and Addington. Opening evening is Jan. 20 and can characteristic insights from Peets, accompanied by mild refreshments and music by Joe Ramsay.

Speaking with Peets, his ardour for images is obvious and will be seen, little question, via the exhibit that paperwork his love for journey, folks, nature, and group.

Peets famous that, as a baby, he beloved to take issues aside, together with cameras present in his household dwelling. After shopping for his first digicam as a young person and subsequently discovering the enjoyment of growing his personal movie, Peets was hooked on images.

“When I discovered developing my own film…that was magic,” commented Peets.

Peets’ images abilities landed him a job with Ontario Parks, which in flip led him to some “wild and beautiful places”.

“Caught My Eye” will characteristic a few of Peets’ images, that includes lovely locations from world wide, together with Nevada, Arizona, Korea, the Yukon, Quebec, Georgian Bay, Ottawa, Kingston, and eventually, Napanee. The images had been all taken between 2014 and 2023.

While Peets famous that he tends to be occupied with photographing landscapes, he additionally defined he has lately experimented with summary images.

“Sometimes, I use computer software to play with an image and turn it into something different,” mentioned Peets. “Other times, I’ll deliberately move the camera when taking the picture so the slow shutter speed blurs things.”

Talking about a few of his subject material, Peets defined how a current journey to Mexico impressed him to focus his images on folks at work.

“Recently, we were in Mexico, and coming off the plane, we could see a couple of men sitting on a cart taking a break,” he mentioned. “That turned into a theme…people who work in various capacities.”

The opening reception on Jan. 20 will start at 7 p.m., with the doorways of 97 Thomas Street East opening at 6:30 pm. Entry is $3 per individual, with museum members gaining entrance free of charge. 

Pre-registration isn’t required. The exhibit is finest suited to these aged 13 and older.

For extra data, please go to: https://countymuseum.ca/event/catch-my-eye-exhibit-opening/.