An exhibit of original artworks by Linda Peterson’s, titled “Through My Window” will be at the Harbor Village Gallery, from Wednesday, December 16th to Sunday, January 24, 2009. Artist Reception is Thursday, December 17, 2009 from 5 – 8pm.
Come fill your sense of adventure with Linda Peterson’s selection of photographs through out the past twenty years. Whether the subject is from the ordinary or exotic, one can truly feel her excitement and love for life. The photographic equipment and techniques vary throughout the body of work, adapting to each subject matter. Her images stand strong on their own as well as a collective, evolving series. Peterson’s photographs are intrinsic portals that take you into a world full of beauty, character and diversity.
Peterson was born in New York and grew up on Long Island. She attended Adelphi Suffilk, graduating with Bachelors in Social Sciences. Furthermore, she holds a certificate in interior design from the University of California in Los Angeles, and was owner of La Tigh Interiors. Interior design gave her the base of detail, composition, light and color. Her love of the arts further evolved to photography, compelling her to take workshops with field photographers. Recently, she has enjoyed taking classes at the Ventura College with Bill Hendrix.
Her work has been published in “Color Confidence” by Tim Grey, as well as, in wild life photography books, “The Lens and the Land” and “Spirit of the Chaparral”. Peterson has received several recognitions such as, top honors in the “Best Photography Journal” in 2002 and 2003 and was chosen as Feature Artist for the City of Ventura 2005 Summer ArtWalk.
Peterson’s photographs are composed of the roots of America including Texas, the Southwest, Yosemite and Montana. They also expand to locations such as, Africa, Korea, Cuba, Russia and many locations throughout Europe. Life beams in her work, among details and a soft painterly effect, known as Polaroid Manipulation. Peterson openly invites the viewer to share her experiences, look “Through My Window”, and pause for contemplation.
This is Linda Peterson’s first solo exhibition with Buenaventura Art Association
The Harbor Village Gallery is located at 1591 Spinnaker Dr. Suite 117C in the Ventura Harbor Village. Open everyday except Tuesday from 12 to 5 pm. For more information, call the gallery at 805-644-2750 or visit www.harborvillagegallery.com or www.buenaventuragallery.org