"After Niepce"

This image was created by Laura Brent, using color film and a pinhole in a body cap on a Nikon FE2. The imagery is evocative of Joseph Nicephore's (Niepce) 1826 "View from the Window at Le Gras", the first photograph ever made. It is held at the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas, in Austin.

In this day and age of digital cameras, and high-tech methods of gathering and printing photographs, Brent enjoys getting her fingers wet with the photons, experimenting with the pinhole medium. The image was captured in Santa Fe, NM, and the film was developed in Durango, CO at Pennington Photo, a camera store that has been in operation since 1906, and plans to close at the end of April. This work is in homage to the historic makers and methods, and a gesture that these vintage processes are still a valid art form.

Cathy Becker, one for eleven artists featured at Valhall Arts

Image Credits: Volume 18, Cathy Becker, Silver Gelatin Print, toned with Sepia.

The 3rd Anniversary Retrospective features eleven artists that have been part of Valhall Arts over the years. The exhibit includes photography, painting and drawing, sculpture and a video installation. See an article in the GO magazine, published by the Loveland Reporter-Herald by clicking here.

Exhibition continues through May 6. Gallery hours by appointment.

Artists Reception Tonight, 6-9 pm

Please join us as we celebrate our 3rd anniversary with a showcase of 11 artsits featured at the gallery over the years. Several of the artists will be present, including Rae Stimson (image credit, Antinea), Jennie Kiessling, Andrew Michler and Laura Brent, so stop in a say 'hello'!

Valhall Arts is located right on Oak Street Plaza, in the historic Post Office building with the Fort Collins Museum of Art. The building will be jumping tonight, with new exhibits opening on all four levels. You can find us on the Plaza level along with Kumiko Mckee, Joan Mangle and the new FRCC/FCMOA Continuing Education Program.

Visit www.valhallarts.com for more information.

Opening April Fool's Day!

3rd Anniversary Retrospective Opens Friday April 1, 2011, 6-9 pm

Featuring:

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

www.valhallarts.com

Image credit: Andrew Michler, Phase Change, Video Still

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.

New Work - A Million Little Pictures: Photomobile

This is an image in my project for Art House Co-Op in Brooklyn, NY, "A Million Little Pictures: Photomobile". My theme was 'the meaning of a photograph'. Shot in Colorado in February 2011 by Laura Brent.

Contemporary Explorations of Vintage Photography, Opens Feb. 4, 6:00 pm

Image details: Untitled (pillow fight), by Laura Brent, "Cliche Verre", Silver Gelatin Print, 2011.

Cathy Becker, Laura Brent, Griffin Marsh, and Rae Stimson are four artists featured at the exhibition opening Friday, Feb. 4th at Valhall Arts, 201 S. College Avenue, Plaza Level 2, Fort Collins, CO. The exhibit offers a unique look at contemporary art by regional photographers using historical techniques and materials.
Opening Reception Friday Feb. 4, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm.
Exhibition continues through March 4th.
Visit www.valhallarts.com for more information.