The Marple Library Welcomes Guest Artist Rick Prieur

Welcome Guest Artist Rick Prieur

The Marple Public Library is pleased to announce noted photographer Rick Prieur as our Guest Artist for January and February.

All are welcome to view this exhibit of selected and unique images that highlights the creativity and contributions of this artist. The images now on exhibit repeatedly remind us that the camera is able to capture more detail and information than traditional media, such as painting and sculpture.

During your visit you will experience many familiar scenes of our region seen through Rick’s unique use of light and shadows, perspective and motion. In his passionate pursuit of perfection Mr. Prieur pushes the visual envelope of creative photography to new heights with an eye to capturing the fleeting moments, the human gestures, the quiet moments of Nature and the spontaneous experience of human joy. The photos presented in this unique exhibit show us the camera lens does not deceive us. Too often the human eye sees the appearance but the mind fails to see the essential message of the world around us. In such moments the retina is quickly deceived by the appearances of visual distractions and ceaseless motion.

Each photo on exhibit explores with relentless energy the continuous search to capture the truth behind the surface image of lights and shadows. Throughout the exhibit visitors will see how his vision of style and artistry offers us new insights into the possibilities of photography. You may wish to focus in particular on the works of the hovering butterfly, the dark visual drama of Al Capone’s prison cell at the Eastern State Penitentiary, the tranquility of two deer at peace with Nature, young ducklings beginning the adventure of life, a winter view of the Hedgerow Theatre and a classical ballerina performing the tragic Dying Swan. The exhibit shares with you the decisive glance of his lens into the human perspective and the search for meaning in the world around us.

This exhibit is free and open to the public during regular library hours. The Marple Public Library is located at 2599 Sproul Road, Broomall, PA. You may contact us at 610-356-1510 for hours and directions or visit our website at www.marplepubliclibrary.org