Photography
by Charles Stannard

March 1, 2022
to April 28, 2022

Artist Statement:

Though born in Georgia, I grew up in Connecticut. I worked in advertising and marketing research, my last job being at Earthlink in Atlanta. Upon retiring I decided to rekindle my interest in photography. I took a course at the Showcase School, attended a number of photo workshops, joined two camera clubs, and upgraded my camera to digital. I am a Canon shooter, as much by accident as preference. The one thing I have learned from photo competitions is all camera brands produce great images.

I process my images with Photoshop and print them on my own printer. I do not overly process my images in Photoshop, though I do find the Nix suite of plug-ins useful. My printer is a Canon Pro9500 and it generally does a better job than CVS or Costco.

I do not have a subject matter specialty. As the exhibit shows, I shoot just about anything: flowers, birds, animals, landscapes, people. Regarding style, I do not have one though I do try to shoot things a little differently, frequently using multiple exposures when shooting flowers.

To find out more about any of the images or to purchase one, contact me at cistannard@yahoo.com

Paper Collage
by Karin Abramowsky

May 1, 2022
to June 30, 2022

Artist Statement:

I'm Karin, Karin Abramowsky. I am interested in art, culture, nature, travel and people. And I've been taking pictures ever since I got my AGFAMATIC "Ritsch-Ratsch-Klick" camera for communion.

I lived in Johannesburg for four years and learned a lot about the city and South Africa and how to take pictures with a “real camera”.

I returned to Germany in June 2017 and after 2 1/2 years of ups and downs of emotions, I had settled in well again. In January 2020 I was allowed to open my first photo exhibition .

Since March 2020 I have another location in addition to Germany and South Africa: Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

I present my photos on this page. In the Art Projects section there are my artistic works and in the Gallery there are photos from my travels.

I write blogs about art and artists, about visiting exhibitions in Germany, South Africa and the USA and I like to present my respective homes. With insider tips for those interested in art and culture, of course.

And who knows what else might come along.

I don't know yet and remain curious.

Mosaic Paintings
by Alan Vaughn

Art Gallery
July 1, 2022 to
August 30, 2022

Artist Statement

I honor centuries-old concepts of utility, beauty and artistry but use modern materials to produce floorcloths of compelling visual interest and extraordinary durability.

My floorcloths are individually handcrafted canvas rugs. The imagery relies on contrasting colors and textures. Often reference is made to traditional and culturally significant designs. For instance, I will combine stylized Asian carpet motifs with Western cultural iconography to achieve a refreshed image. I use trompe l'oeil and the illusion of depth in a painterly way. I like to present the viewer with a lush image that continues to reveal details over time. The closer you look, the more you see and enjoy.

Artist Biography

Alan Vaughn studied at Virginia Tech, Radford University, and Illinois State University. He exhibits widely in numerous one-person, invitational, and juried shows. His paintings and floorcloths have received many awards and are included in hundreds of private and corporate collections. When not in the studio, he serves as an art instructor for colleges and adult art centers. He lives in Atlanta.

Smyrna Museum &
Smyrna Public Library

Art Gallery
September 1, 2022 to
October 31, 2022

The History of Smyrna is featured in the Smyrna Public Library Art & Display 2nd Floor Galleries through October 31. This exhibit is sponsored by the Smyrna Museum and the Smyrna Public Library and celebrates Smyrna's 150th anniversary (1872 to 2022).

Photographic Art
by Dominique Chaponot

Art Gallery
November 1, 2022 to
December 31, 2022

Her interest in the Arts was further cultivated when she entered a drawing contest and won a free Art lesson at the “Arts et Metiers” school in Paris. As a student, she went to the “Louvre’’ every month. She was especially interest in the painting she saw there.

She began taking photos for fun at the age of 15, and became more serious about photography in her thirties when her husband gave her a computer and introduced her to professional software, she fell in love with that.
Her photographic art often takes weeks to be able to create a final photo composite. But she is motivated to create a "Photographic Art Piece" that is unique; a work of art that is different than any other photographer and artist. This is not just a collage of photos, it's a Visual Language. Each composition is a story, another world. Her eyes and mind see the world as it exists and she create a new version of that world with her heart. A New World is born and she explore it with all her skills.

Today she still enjoys working with digital equipment, Her background has given her a new vision in photography, her imagination has not limit.

Dominique has won numerous Awards for her photographs.