Daily Herald Contributor
Prince Albert Northern Image Photographers gathered again at John V. Hicks Gallery on Tuesday to showcase some of their best recent work.
The Northern Image Photographer’s annual Club Exhibition featured a notable variety of work of arts from photography and oil paintings to mapping paintings from club members collections.
Club president Roman Orynik was unable to attend the opening and was represented by Kendall Kerr instead. Kerr said the club is now made up of well over 30 individuals who provide a range of skills, abilities and interests.
“There is no theme for this year exhibition. It’s just our best,” said Kerr.
“It has always been exciting to see what images club members have captured over the past year. I am always impressed by the level of talent in the area.”
Previously, the club had two photography awards at the Prince Albert Winter Festival: The Northern Image Photography Award, and the Geoff Payton Memorial Award. The first will still be awarded at the winter festival, while the second will now be awarded at the club’s annual show.
The exhibition showcases the exceptional talents of local photographers who are dedicated to their craft.
The club, Kerr said, is committed to supporting photographers through the exchange of ideas who are passionate with practical application and evoking inner exploration of creative concepts.
One of the new creative work of art at the exhibition was Ellie Desgranges whose work was first presented at the club exhibition last year.
This year’s Desgranges work featured at the exhibition was weaving art appealing to mind expression which shows interconnectedness of various elements.
Desgranges said this is her second time working with the Northern Image Photographers, where she is also a member. She is passionate about animals, and uses her art to advocate for better treatment.
“I want to eventually show and get people to question how they treat animals,” Desgranges said. “Then I try to show them that they’re treating them fairly poorly in comparison to how you would treat a person.”
The Northern Image Photographers Show runs from Sept 1-23 at the John V. Hicks Gallery inside the Margo Fournier Arts Centre.
