Memory Images on display

Times Reporter   

 

Beginning on Jan. 30 patrons of the Strathmore Municipal Library will have a chance to take in the latest art exhibit Memory Images. The exhibit features a display of images which focus on the uneasy relationship between photography and memory. It also addresses the issue of whether photography acts as an aid or a hindrance on memory. 

“We chose this exhibit because of the uniqueness and how different it is from all the other exhibits that we have displayed at the library,” said Carmen Erison, Assistant Director of Library Services. 

“It’s very odd and I think that’s what I love about it.”

The photographs included in the display show different layering techniques and long or multiple exposures used in an attempt to capture a scene. The photographs feature the work of photographers Dianne Bos, Mark Florian and Sarah Fuller. 

Each year the library brings in three exhibits that are specifically budgeted in the program budget to bring to Strathmore. 

“We bring them into the library because there is not a whole lot of space in Strathmore to exhibit art and to be able to walk into a free space and see beautiful art is something that we value, and we love presenting to the public,” said Erison.

“Think about it this way, you live in Strathmore if you want to see fine art you have to travel into Calgary and possibly pay an admission at say the Glenbow Museum. Here you get to walk into the library free of charge and view great art.” 

Local artists and photographers are also welcome to approach the library about setting up a display, said Erison. The display will be set up at the Strathmore Municipal library until Feb. 27.