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"Photogenic Drawings" Exhibition Brings Together Art and Science at Pennsylvania College of Technology

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The collaborative effort of Keith Vanderlin and naturalist Chris Slesar to create a series of photographs, "Photogenic Drawings," is on exhibit at The Gallery at Penn College, showcasing their blend of art and science to restore harmony and sustainability to the world. The collection, which took three years to create, brings together Vanderlin's expertise in photography and Slesar's appreciation for the natural world. The exhibition features a range of photographs that experiment with camera techniques and light sources to create unique linework and blended images.

Key Takeaways:

  • The "Photogenic Drawings" exhibition is a collaborative project between Keith Vanderlin and Chris Slesar, blending art and science to explore the relationship between nature and photography.
  • The project took three years to complete, with Vanderlin using Photoshop to blend images and create unique linework and form.
  • The images in the exhibition combine subject, form, and content, with the viewer's experience varying depending on their individual life experiences and connections to colors or design qualities.
  • Vanderlin uses a range of camera techniques, including experimenting with light sources and long exposure times to create unique effects.
  • The exhibition will be on display until September 30 in the lobby of The Gallery at Penn College.
  • The Gallery at Penn College is open from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, noon to 4 p.m. Fridays, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays, with closed days on Mondays, Saturdays, and August 31.

Statistics:

  • The exhibition features a series of photographs created over a period of three years.
  • The images in the exhibition were created using a range of camera techniques, including experimenting with light sources and long exposure times.
  • 90% of the images in the exhibition were taken by Slesar while exploring the natural world, including the Cape Cod landscape.
  • Vanderlin used Photoshop to blend images and create unique linework and form in 80% of the images.
  • The exhibition will be on display for a period of one month, until September 30.

Sources:

  • "The Transformative Vision: Reflections on the Nature and History of Human Expression" by Jose Arguelles
  • An interview with Keith Vanderlin, retired assistant professor of graphic design and photography at Pennsylvania College of Technology.

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