Submitted by the Arts Steering Committee of the Bedford Free Public Library
Edgartown photographer Bob Avakian’s show at the Bedford Free Public Library Gallery, A Moment in Time Between Night and Day opened on May 12 and will be on view through July 14.
Avakian says, “I photograph the landscape during the twilight hours and at night. Using long exposures to capture my surroundings and create an image different from what the eye perceives. Directing my attention to convey the quiet and solitude of the night, I believe, I am able to experience the moment with a different vision. I believe that these resulting images are from a moment suspended between night and day. I venture out in search of scenes that contain unusual light or other mysterious quality. Since the night sets the stage, I never know where I will wind up.”
Martha’s Vineyard became ‘home’ after Avakian and his wife Gail visited the island during the summer of 1973. Trained in architecture, engineering and building he works as a custom homebuilder, and photography, once his hobby, has become his passion. As his photographic vision has evolved he has been drawn to the natural landscape and an exploration of night photography.
The recipient of numerous awards, Avakian is a Photolucida Critical Mass top 50 Photographer. Both Dodho Magazine and Vineyard Style magazine have published reviews of his work and he has been featured on the popular photo site Peta Pixel as well as numerous photo blogs. His work is shown at The Granary Gallery on Martha’sVineyard; in Boston at The 555 Gallery; and at ClampArt in New York. His work is in the collection of the Boston Athenaeum and the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
This exhibit would not be possible without the support and assistance of the Friends of the Bedford Library
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