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Hoosier Photographer
featured in “Art at the Mill”
Bear’s Mill...
In celebration of National Historic Preservation Month, during the
month of May “Art at the Mill” will feature photographs by
award-winning photographer John Bower in an exhibit entitled “Capturing
the Soul of Our Past.” A treasured historic site itself, Bear’s Mill
hosts monthly displays of work by regional artists; these art shows
open on the final Friday of each month with a reception offering light
appetizers and wine from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Opening night for John
Bower’s photographs capturing the remnants of our rapidly disappearing
past is Friday, April 27; the exhibit will remain on display through
Sunday, May 20. John will be giving a presentation at 7 p.m. during
this reception concerning the journey of his work and inspirations.
Receptions are open and free to the public.
“John somehow captures the energy and spirit as well as the images of
those dilapidated buildings, abandoned automobiles, and weathered
objects he photographs,” explained Julie Clark, retail manager and
gallery coordinator for the Mill. The photographer himself, a resident
of Bloomington, IN, states that as he seeks out interesting, but
under-appreciated aspects of the common heritage he shares with others,
he is “capturing the very soul of Indiana – the essence of who we are
as Hoosiers.”
Mr. Bower says that he is moved by rusted, worn, or weathered objects
that were crafted by hand, and hopes to portray the original pride and
vitality radiated by the now forlorn and neglected subjects he shoots.
Along with his wife Lynn, the artist was named a Distinguished Hoosier
by Governor Daniels in 2011; the couple has produced 7 books of Indiana
photography. These books, a unique blending of fine art and history,
are also available at Bear’s Mill.
“Bright Beginnings,” an exhibit featuring blown glass created by
Cedarville resident Jim DeLange and the “Rhythms of the Earth”
paintings of Rusty Harden, remains on display at the Mill through
Sunday, April 22. “Art At the Mill” is on view during regular Mill
store hours, 11 a.m. till 5 p.m. daily. Bear’s Mill is operated by
Friends of Bear’s Mill, a non-profit organization, and is located at
6450 Arcanum-Bear’s Mill Road about 5 miles east of Greenville. For
more information, contact Bear’s Mill at 937-548-5112 or www.bearsmill.com
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