Amy Williams: Within You Without You February 25, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

440 Gallery presents:
Amy Williams: Within You Without You
February 25th – April 4th, 2010
Opening Reception: Thursday, February 25th from 6 to 8pm

Texas born, Brooklyn artist Amy Williams presents “Within You Without You” at the 440 Gallery from February 25th through April 4th, 2010. Williams exhibits a series of photographs mounted on aluminum; there is no glass or protective surface obscuring the viewer's ability to see clearly and directly into the swirling, transforming patterns created by a swimming hole in Woodstock, NY.

Williams employs traditional photography, without the application of digital manipulation, to convey deep emotion combined with a sensitive use of technical skill bringing us effortlessly into her perception of the world. In doing so, she allows us to experience the magic of nature in a timeless setting. The drawings created on the water’s surface transform the images from realism to impressionism. Photography is generally a practice of straight documentation, photo realistic with crystal clear information. In these photos, the graininess and sparkle of light create a painterly effect that could be mistaken for a drawing or painting. She captures the glimmer of sunlight and the mystery of deep shadows that fade to black. Although the subject matter remains consistent, there is a diverse microcosm of visual effects at play within the natural setting: white foaming bubbles against a black background; magentas, blues, greens and yellows sparkling off a natural brownish gray streambed; pastel rainbows formed in bubbles that explode on the surface. Williams sets a different mood for each image with the subtle orchestration of light and darkness. The title of the show “Within You Without You” refers to the experience of personal reflection created while looking into water.

Please join us for an opening reception with the artist on Thursday, February 25th from 6 to 8 pm. For further information, please contact Communications Coordinator Ellen Kahn at 917-568-7730.

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