Unseen Mysteries Opening Reception July 11, 5:00-8:30 PM

Unseen Mysteries! opens July 8, 2025. Image City Photography Gallery invites viewers into a space of imagination, emotion, and discovery. Featuring Luann Pero, John Solberg, Don Menges, and the Meaningful Image Workshop, the exhibit moves beyond traditional photography. It explores nature, abstraction, and personal narrative with striking originality. For those seeking imagery that resonates deeper than the surface, this show offers a thoughtful and visually rich experience. Luann Pero uses photography as a form of emotional storytelling. Her techniques—macro views, camera movement, double exposures, and digital layering—transform nature into visual poetry. A dreamlike forest, a weathered boat fused with a lily, and painterly garden scenes evoke feelings beyond representation. Luann doesn’t just capture nature—she interprets it. Each image reveals something unseen, inviting viewers to pause, look again, and feel the quiet beauty that often escapes our everyday notice. Don Menges and the other six members of the Meaningful Image Workshop, reflects deep personal insight. The seven fellow photographers explored how photographs can express story, intention, and emotion. These images are honest, thoughtful, and purpose-driven—shaped through feedback, reflection, and artistic growth. Whether abstract or narrative, each piece connects on an emotional level, demonstrating how photography can move beyond technique to become a powerful, personal voice. John Solberg’s Horizon series captures Lake Ontario in moments of calm and contemplation. His images blur the line between water and sky, creating a meditative stillness. Gentle light, drifting birds, and one dramatic storm frame the lake’s quiet drama. Solberg’s strength lies in simplicity—letting light and space carry the emotion. These aren’t just landscapes; they’re reflections on time and presence, inviting viewers to see more clearly by slowing down and truly observing. Unseen Mysteries is a quiet, powerful invitation to feel each image; whether layered, serene, or introspective, offers something lasting. Luann Pero’s poetic nature scenes, Don Menges and his team’s meaningful narratives, and John Solberg’s peaceful horizons all ask viewers to linger and reflect. This show isn’t just about beauty—it’s about connection. If you’re looking for art that speaks to the heart, don’t miss this deeply moving visual experience. In Addition: The “Meaningful Image Worksop Artists:” Bruce Brettschneider, Daniel Gregory, Heather Mack, Don Menges, Marie Plakos, Leslie Strom, and Jenny Stuart In the Neuberger Gallery: The Arbor Creek Photo Group (Karen Dowejko, Warren Elvin, Bob DiMarco, Larry Mandelker, Steve Damtoft, Ted Farrell, Geri Sears, Rick Scheltz and Rich Notargiacomo). Visiting Artists: Clyde Comstock, Steve Dent, d dargan tesla, and Michael Shoemaker. Guest Photographers: Bob Crumrine, Danielle Ike, I. Marianetti, and Julie Odfield. Gallery Partners: Dick Bennett, Marie Costanza, Reggie Greene, Steve Levinson, Gerry Iuppa, Nicholas Jospe, Gil Maker, Don Menges, Luann Pero, and Sheridan Vincent.

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