Exposed: The Artwork of Images in SWFL | Sidney & Berne Davis Artwork Middle

Six Visionary Photographers. One Unforgettable Exhibition.

Step behind the lens and into the vivid, various world of Southwest Florida by way of the eyes of 5 visionary photographers. Exposed peels again the layers of on a regular basis life, providing uncooked, refined, and revelatory views on the world round us.

Featuring the hanging works of Mila Bridger, Michael George, Tonya Barnes, Brian Tietz, and Beth Everhart, this exhibition celebrates the ability of images to seize moments each fleeting and everlasting. From surreal portraiture and evocative landscapes to daring documentary-style imagery, these artists every expose their distinctive imaginative and prescient of magnificence, fact, and time.

Mila Bridger
Renowned for her fantastical and surreal portraits, Mila Bridger crafts photos that blur the traces between actuality and creativeness. Her work usually options vibrant, stylized settings with a kinetic power paying homage to Expressionist artwork. From reimagining iconic work like The Last Supper to whimsical seaside scenes, Bridger’s images invitations viewers right into a dreamlike world the place each element is meticulously staged but feels spontaneously alive. 

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Michael George
A Fort Myers native now based mostly in Brooklyn, Michael George’s images traverses the globe, capturing tales that spotlight our shared humanity. His work spans all seven continents, with topics starting from melting glaciers in Patagonia to cultural narratives in India. George’s photos have been featured in prestigious publications like National Geographic and The New York Times, reflecting a deep dedication to storytelling by way of the lens.

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Tonya Barnes
Specializing in dramatic lighting and inventive ideas, Tonya Barnes presents a recent tackle portraiture. Her classes, usually themed and stylized, vary from trend and branding to imaginative ideas like mermaids and warriors. Based in Fort Myers, Barnes brings a singular mix of artistry and technical talent to her images, creating photos which are each visually hanging and emotionally resonant. 

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Brian Tietz
With a eager eye for each the grandeur and subtleties of life, Brian Tietz captures the spirit of Southwest Florida by way of his lens. His work has graced the pages of native and nationwide publications, portraying topics from equestrian athletes to environmental landscapes. Tietz’s images is characterised by its readability, composition, and skill to inform compelling tales by way of imagery. 

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Beth Everhart
Beth Everhart’s images delves into the ethereal, using classic box-style and pinhole cameras to create soft-focus, dreamlike photos. Her large-scale black-and-white images evoke a way of nostalgia and introspection. An MFA graduate from Hunter College, Everhart’s work has been exhibited each nationally and internationally, reflecting a profound exploration of reminiscence and historical past. 

Experience the Unseen.
Exposed is greater than an exhibition; it’s a journey by way of the varied landscapes of human expertise as seen by way of the eyes of six gifted photographers. Join us in celebrating the artwork of images and the tales it tells.