New Pinhole Project

Laura Brent; pinhole photograph, silver gelatin contact print

I have started a new pinhole project, re-visiting an old series I shot back in 2008, "Toyland", combining it now with the pinhole camera. Using vintage toys, dollhouses, and handmade dioramas, I create small stages, positioning my 'models', evoking a possibly frightening narrative. The imagery is a bit reminiscent of film noir, and the viewer must look closely to determine what they are seeing. The objects pictured are easily confused with reality. The small size of the camera allows me to obtain a vantage point unlike any from the previous project. Often I am shooting blind, placing the camera into the scene, at a location that I am unable to witness with my own eye. The project will debut at Valhall Arts February 1, 2013. Stay tuned for more details.

3rd Anniversary Retrospective

In a nod to all the artists that have helped to make Valhall Arts a success, I am pleased to announce the 3rd Anniversary Retrospective, opening April Fool's day, 4/1/2011, with a reception from 6:00-9:00 p.m., at the gallery.

Artists included are;

Thom Bator
Cathy Becker
Laura Brent
Kerry Brooks
Camellia S. El-Antably
Jennie Kiessling
Griffin Marsh
Andrew Michler
Frank Stanley
Rae Stimson

Your continued support over these last 3 years has helped Valhall Arts grow and prosper. With the recent changes in our local art community, we are proud to continue to bring thought provoking contemporary art exhibitions to you, the audience. Your participation is required for success, so please stop in, and say ‘hello’, and be a part of the art world.

We are located at 201 S. College Ave, Fort Collins, CO, right on the Oak Street plaza, in the historic Post Office building, with the Fort Collins Museum of Art.

Valhall Arts is proud to support the Fort Collins Music eXperiment, April 8th and 9th, visit their Facebook page, or website to learn more.

Promotions

So, I must do a bit of self promotion, wearing the gallery director 'hat', and promote the artist. Seems I do a better job with promotions of other people's shows vs. my own shows, so I have kicked myself in the rear and am doing a bit of marketing before the exhibit closes. Here is the new postcard; I have created it in the theme of the Polaroid, a few of which appear in the gallery.