New England Landscapes: A Departure From Realism
Kevin Porter Artist Statement
A ten year absence from pursuing any serious photography has freed my thinking, and along with the digital revolution, given me new insight and inspiration. Renewed with fresh ideas and a new vision, I have moved from the literal (true to life) renderings of my early work, to creating images that are more expressive of the scenes in nature that inspire me. The prints in this exhibit are an exploration of the shapes, colors, and textures found in the national forests and national parks of New England. All have been printed with archival pigment inks on archival papers.
About Kevin
Kevin Porter has pursued photography as both a hobby and professionally since the late 1970s. He has worked extensively with small, medium and large format film cameras, digital SLRs, film and print processing (both B&W and color), alternative techniques such as Polaroid transfers, macro-photography, the Zone System, digital image editing with third party effects and filters, commercial photography, and studio photography.
Currently, Kevin divides his time between his freelance design and communications business, and his fine-art photography. Over his career he has worked in academia, the non-profit sector, the photo industry, conducted research in the life sciences, and founded creative service businesses. Active in the community, he volunteers time to local conservation issues and serves on the Andover Conservation Commission.
Kevin can be reached at: kevin@kporterdesign.com.
Fishing Lure Display in Reference Area Display Case
A display in the new case in the Reference Area features examples of vintage fishing lures, including lures from the early days of fishing lure manufacturing in America. In addition, lures from the five major lure manufacturers are on display, as well as vintage lures manufactured in Massachusetts. The display also highlights saltwater plugs made by craftsman Mike Shah of Workhorse Lures, the featured speaker on Tuesday, February 9 in the Fish On! Andover series.
Randy Tustison was born and raised in Garrett, Indiana – the home of Creek Chub Bait Company (CCBC). CCBC was one of the five largest manufacturers of fishing lures in America from 1916 until it was sold in 1978. He acquired a love of fishing from his Grandfather, fishing many of the small lakes in northeastern Indiana as well as Pipestone Lake in Ontario, Canada. Randy became interested in collecting fishing lures while delving into his family history, learning that his Grandfather manufactured and sold fly rod lures for a short time in the 1930’s. He is a member of the National Fishing Lure Collectors Club (NFLCC) and has written for the NFLCC Gazette. He is currently retired and lives in Andover with his wife, Kay.