Photographs by local artist, Melanie Walter, are featured in the Fall Art Show at the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse through Oct. 24. The photography exhibit is entitled “Southern Recollection.”
“Life is so busy; most people don’t have or take the time to view the complexity and beauty of the world around them. My mission is to create images that bring the outdoors-in [and] give people the opportunity to appreciate the world they may be missing”, said Walter.
Southern Recollection is a collection of favorite flora, landscape and architectural images from the Deep South. The collection, personally selected by Ms. Walter, is to bring back memories and create inspiration in others to explore our unique southern heritage.
Walter is a Georgia native who specializes in timeless outdoor and architectural photography. Her inspiration comes from intelligent designs – shapes and patterns – whether it be God’s or man’s. She is primarily self-taught, but did study photography at Southeastern Center for the arts in the early 90’s. Photography has always been her creative outlet. Ms. Walter currently resides in Lawrenceville with her husband and two children.
“Southern Recollection” will be having an opening with refreshments on Thursday, Aug.13, 2009 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Gwinnett Historic Courthouse is located at 185 Crogan St., in downtown Lawrenceville. For more information, call 770-822-5450. Exhibit hours are Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sat.10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free.
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