Abbe Creek Gallery announces the opening of its new exhibit “Of Light and Moment.” The opening gala opening will be held Thursday, Oct. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibit will run through Saturday, Nov. 16.
The opening will include an artist talk, select refreshments and beverages.
“Of Light and Moment” features oil paintings by Dena Peterson (Grinnell) and photographs by Robert Campagna (Mount Vernon). The two artists met 20 years ago in Colorado and discovered their shared set of similar aesthetics and interests. These common interests led to the 2024 publication of their book, also titled “Of Light and Moment.” Both artists have worked internationally as well as stateside.
This exhibit, featuring 18 images by each artist, is based upon the more extensive collection featured in their book. Viewers will see the artistic interplay and shared visual relationship of the works created by these two artists.
“Both Dena and I create paintings and photographs that others feel they can ‘walk into’,” said artist-owner Robert Campagna. “By placing these pieces side-by-side in a gallery context, viewers will be able to playfully and artistically interact with our shared visions, styles and subjects.”
The exhibit’s regular hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Closed Sunday and Monday.