amy james: upclose

Aug 1 - 31, 2023

FIRST WEDNESDAY OPENING: Aug 2, FROM 6 - 9PM

ARTICULATE ARTIST TALK: SUNDAY, Aug 6, AT 4PM.

NORMAL GALLERY HOURS: TUE - SUN, 12PM - 6PM

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Amy James shoots primarily in black and white, the traditional way, using silver and film. She was trained as a painter but was drawn to the darkroom upon learning it could create as much of a challenge as the empty canvas. James studied at LSU under Michael Crespo and Robert Hausey with Thomas Neff, her photography professor, perhaps being her greatest influence and mentor. James exhibits in many venues throughout the South with permanent exhibits displayed in Ruston, Baton Rouge, Birmingham and Dallas.

“My photography work often reads a bit like a memoir where each chapter of my life is reflected through my camera lens. My last exhibit, HINDSIGHT, looked back on the chaos of 2020 and in the process of all moving on, I began focusing my vision elsewhere- The numerous years of shooting outward through my portraiture work, were transitioning into quiet reflections inward.” - James

Her writings and photography have been published regionally in magazines such as Louisiana Home & Garden, Country Roads and Delta Style, and nationally in Veranda and Ladies Home Journal.

This exhibition is presented alongside the latest works from Rob Lamb Carpenter, Paul Dean, & Heather Ryan Kelley. All works from these artists are on view, free of charge, during regular gallery hours (12 - 6 p.m., Tue - Sun) from Aug 1 - 31, 2023.