MONROE - In honor of Monroe's Sesquicentennial, Monroe Arts Center will host a special exhibit by local photographer Dennis Dalton.
The exhibit employs the concept of "re-photography," in which Dalton pairs historic photographs from his collection of places and landmarks in Monroe alongside contemporary images taken from the same location and perspective.
By returning to the street corner or rooftop where past photographers positioned their tripods and exposed their glass plates, Dalton's contemporary photographs give us a sense of what was there, what has survived and what has been lost. These "then and now" images provide insight into the transient nature of landscapes and allow viewers to explore the many aspects of Monroe that have changed or remained the same. Experience a shift in time and see Monroe as it was during a much simpler era.
The Dalton exhibit, in MAC's Frehner Gallery, will be on display from Sept. 4-27.
Simultaneously, the submissions for Monroe Arts Center's Sesquicentennial Photo Contest will be on display in the Wesley Hall wing of the MAC. The annual photo contest has taken on the special theme of "Views of Green County" in honor of Monroe's birthday celebration. Using the theme, children and adult photographers from beginner to advanced levels submitted photos for a panel of judges. Prizes were awarded in both the junior and adult classifications. The winners will be on display along with all of the other entries throughout September.
An opening reception for both exhibits is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4 in the Frehner Gallery.
An artist gallery talk will take place from 5 to 5:30 p.m. in which Dalton will speak about his collection and will open the floor for questions and discussion. The free, informal, come-as-you-are event is for art lovers of all levels.
The exhibit has been made possible by Monroe Arts Center Corporate Underwriter, Swiss Colony and Season Media Underwriters, BIG Radio and Monroe Publishing. Additional support for this exhibit was provided by Michael and Shelley Muranyi.
The exhibit employs the concept of "re-photography," in which Dalton pairs historic photographs from his collection of places and landmarks in Monroe alongside contemporary images taken from the same location and perspective.
By returning to the street corner or rooftop where past photographers positioned their tripods and exposed their glass plates, Dalton's contemporary photographs give us a sense of what was there, what has survived and what has been lost. These "then and now" images provide insight into the transient nature of landscapes and allow viewers to explore the many aspects of Monroe that have changed or remained the same. Experience a shift in time and see Monroe as it was during a much simpler era.
The Dalton exhibit, in MAC's Frehner Gallery, will be on display from Sept. 4-27.
Simultaneously, the submissions for Monroe Arts Center's Sesquicentennial Photo Contest will be on display in the Wesley Hall wing of the MAC. The annual photo contest has taken on the special theme of "Views of Green County" in honor of Monroe's birthday celebration. Using the theme, children and adult photographers from beginner to advanced levels submitted photos for a panel of judges. Prizes were awarded in both the junior and adult classifications. The winners will be on display along with all of the other entries throughout September.
An opening reception for both exhibits is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4 in the Frehner Gallery.
An artist gallery talk will take place from 5 to 5:30 p.m. in which Dalton will speak about his collection and will open the floor for questions and discussion. The free, informal, come-as-you-are event is for art lovers of all levels.
The exhibit has been made possible by Monroe Arts Center Corporate Underwriter, Swiss Colony and Season Media Underwriters, BIG Radio and Monroe Publishing. Additional support for this exhibit was provided by Michael and Shelley Muranyi.