The theme of Hugh Price’s exhibition reflects his conviction that in these fractious and turbulent times . we must seek those initiatives and experiences which help to heal the divides and celebrate the fundamental humanity of our species. Street photography can provide such a window. Travel provides the opportunity for discerning patterns and similarities across cultures. Photography enables us to capture and share what we discover. The exhibition hopscotches the globe. It includes stirring photographs from Cape Town, Havana, and culminates in New York City were the exuberant and strikingly diverse Central Park Skate Dancers vividly demonstrate how we can all get along.
Over the years, Mr. Price has held an unusual array of positions of leadership, including President and CEO of the National Urban League, editorial board of the New York Times, senior vice-president of WNET/Thirteen and vice-president of the Rockefeller Foundation. Mr. Price has appeared on numerous television and radio programs including Meet the Press, The Newshow with Jim Lehrer and The Charlie Rose Show. In summary, Mr. Price has held a vast array of positions of leadership and service as an executive, advocate, teacher, author and board director in the nonprofit, private and public sectors.
Manipulation of the F-STOP and SPEED controls along with the use of some rather sophisticated software are the ingredients of Martin J Rosen’s exhibit entitled “Imagine”. Mr. Rosen will host an opening reception at the library on November 23 from 2pm to 4pm. Refreshments will be served.
The exhibit consists of flora, landscapes and the animal kingdom, all of which bear a strong resemblance to impressionism. A Blue Ribbon award winner of a National Geographic photographic contest, the artist has exhibited in New York City, Connecticut, Massachusetts and here in Westchester County.
Mary Jane Houston is a long time Westchester resident and has been painting and teaching art for many years. She picked up a pencil at age three and has been drawing ever since! Her art is infused with her love of all things nature with an emphasis on flowers and horses. Acrylics is her medium of choice because of the bold colors and the quick dry time, although she experiments with a variety of mediums. Both large and small canvases work well for her with few subjects off limits. She hopes her work will inspire you to dig a little deeper to find the emotional messages behind the obvious.