Current Exhibit: Visions in Motion
Our latest exhibition features a dazzling display of digital art by three amazing artists. Please be sure to stop into the gallery for this power visual experience and join us for the opening reception on Thursday, September 11, to learn more about the digital medium and hear the artists explain how they each use their own unique processes and techniques to create this extraordinary work.
Joanie Landau was born and raised in New York, where her passion for visual art began early. She was initially drawn to collagraphs, an uncommon form of printmaking that captivated her with its rich textures and hands-on process. This fascination eventually evolved into her current body of work: Digital Collagraphs, where photographic imagery merges seamlessly with graphic design techniques. Much like traditional printmaking, her digital process retains a sense of discovery and visual alchemy. Landau studied printmaking at the Silvermine School of Art, earning both the Rembrandt Award for Excellence in Graphic Art and First Prize in Mixed Media. Her studio has been featured in East Coast Home, and her artwork is frequently highlighted in various publications.
Over the past decade, Joanie has exhibited in solo, juried, and group exhibitions across the United States, receiving numerous awards for her innovative work. She is an active member of the Artists Collective of Westport and the Carriage Barn Arts Center, and her work is represented by art consultants and interior designers.
Tina Sommers holds a B.F.A. from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Her photography has been recognized by Abercrombie & Kent, the Delamar Hotel Collection, and Travel + Leisure, among others. She continues to exhibit her work in local galleries, and has shown in coastal Newport and Savannah.
“My creative journey began with the vibrant hues of Crayons and Magic Markers, and the glowing patterns of Lite-Brite,” says Tina. “Guided by a lifelong fascination with color and discovery, I explore the intersection of nature and technology through digital photography and immersive visual experiences.”
Influenced by childhood travels with her parents and the striking photomicrographs from Zeiss calendars shared by her father, Tina’s work fuses the microscopic with the monumental – revealing hidden beauty through a creative and curious lens.
Peter Mendelson is a Connecticut-based fine art photographer with a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania. When he moved to New York City, he discovered his passion for photography. Over time, his work evolved into a distinctive visual language, He further refined his artistic vision through workshops with renowned photographers.
In 2023, Peter left his legal career to fully devote himself to fine art photography. His award-winning work has been exhibited in galleries across Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. His fine art prints are held in both private and professional collections, and his photography has been featured in a variety of publications spanning art, design, travel, and style.
Peter states, “My photography explores the evolving relationship between humans and their environments, capturing the imprint of culture, time, and transformation in both urban and coastal landscapes… I embrace a sense of the past, drawing attention to the layers of history embedded in everyday places that may evoke personal and collective memories. At the same time, I interlace these subjects with a modern twist and sense of humor, employing bold colors, graphic compositions, and framing materials like aluminum and acrylic to amplify the vibrancy and depth of each image. Through this approach, I strive to create a joyful and visually compelling dialogue that bridges nostalgia with a contemporary perspective.”