FOR THE LOVE OF TREES
Works by Elani Carr

On Exhibit: through August 4
Opening Reception: Friday, July 25 | 5:00–7:00 PM

eacarr7@msn.com

I've had a penchant for photography ever since I can remember, requesting my first camera on my 7th birthday. My parents rewarded me with a state-of-the-art Polaroid, which was simply the coolest thing! We could witness photos come to life from virtually nothing! My work has been through many iterations, including the pursuit of sharp, crisp imagery that is the mainstream standard. These days, however, I am far more interested in capturing emotion, mood and a sense of mystery as if to question, 'What do I see? How did this shot come to be?' Using various techniques like intentional camera movement (ICM) and multiple exposures, coupled with digital tools, I invite viewers to question the images I create and to explore the feelings they evoke. In this show, I am sharing mostly alternative type imagery with a few traditional shots mixed in as accents. The subject of trees came about on the many solo walks I take here on the outer Cape, mostly during the more desolate winter months when the trees' bare bones reveal their naked essence. While many of the tree images hail from the Cape, there are several from upstate NY and some from more temperate climates including Los Angeles, Florida's Gulf coast and San Pancho, Mexico. I hope you enjoy the show and take away the ethereal sense that trees inspire.