MARC STEINMETZ
This photo by New York-born, Georgia-based photographer Mark Steinmetz is part of the 32nd anniversary exhibition of Nazraeli Press Books and Pictures presented by The Center for Photographic Art (San Carlos and 9th, Carmel). The gallery presents an assortment of One Picture Books, artist books and monographs that Nazraeli has published over the past three decades. This special exhibition also highlights Steinmetz and features many of his original silver prints and accompanying books. Nazraeli Press was founded by Chris Pichler in Munich, Germany in 1990. In 1997, the press moved to the United States and published over 600 fine and applied art titles, putting the focus on contemporary photography. It is on display until July 31. [AP]
GARY LOPEZ
Gary Lopez is an astrophotographer whose exhibit, “The Light of the Universe,” is now on display at Gallery About (6th Avenue, Carmel). In a unique blend of art and science, Lopez creates images that bridge nature photography and abstract art. It shows the drama of star birth and death in the faintly bright clouds of space gas and dust called a nebula. “Distant objects in my images populate our night skies, but their dim light has taken centuries to reach us and is too faint to be seen with the naked eye,” Lopez wrote in an artist statement. “In my art, I strive to reveal the beauty and drama that is captured in this ancient dim light.” A part of his artistic approach can be unveiled during an artists’ reception from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday July 9. [AP]
