Waverly Street Gallery - SOLITUDES - A photographic exhibition by Sarah Hood Salomon May 10 - June 4, 2016

Opening Reception: Friday, May 13, 6-9 pm Artist’s Talk: Saturday, May 28, 1-2 pm “Solitudes” is an exhibition about urban isolation. People seek out seclusion in a variety of ways. These private moments are on greater display in public places. The anonymity of a city allows, and forces, people to withdraw into their own spaces. Crowded settings provide opportunities for individuals to be overlooked; unpeopled places create an anteroom for lonely souls. Salomon utilizes camera motion and slow shutter speeds to add a layer of anonymity to the subjects. By moving the camera while the shutter is open, familiar objects are slightly abstracted to reveal a more lyrical and universal moment. Characteristics are obscured so a viewer might recognize themselves in a similar reverie. Solitary_18 x 24_photograph_Sarah Hood Salomon Sarah Hood Salomon is a fine art photographer whose work explores the emotional aspects of the world around her. Her award-winning images have been exhibited in numerous group and solo shows. She is represented by the Waverly Street Gallery in Bethesda, and her solo show, “Solitudes” is on display, May 10-June 4, 2016. For more information, contact curator Sarah Hood Salomon at sarahsally@verizon.net. Waverly Street Gallery is one of the Washington DC Metro area’s premier art galleries featuring contemporary visual artists working in a wide range of media. Gallery artists include painters, printmakers, sculptors, ceramic artists, glass artists, photographers and jewelers. Monthly exhibitions showcase original artwork in many genres, including representational, impressionistic and abstract art.