VISUAL ARTS + MUSEUMS

Block 7 Wine Co. in partnership with Spacetaker presents the exhibition Searching for Memories, introducing the work of photographer Matt Adams. Works on display Oct 20 - Dec 1, 2009.

Have you been in a group of people and one is always lagging behind? Matt is that person because he's looking all around—always seeking that perfect shot. Even when the camera isn't in hand, he'll point out some perspective or detail and the group lets out a collective, “oh, yeah.” Every group should have a Matt.

In Matt's words, “I like to show people things they think they already know — but in a way they haven't seen it before. By providing a unique visual interpretation to someone, they have the opportunity of experiencing a familiar sight as if for the first time. What gratifies me most is when someone gains a new appreciation for something they thought they already knew but had dismissed out of their memory.

Matt's first camera was his Dad's Canon AE-1. Dad was in the graphic arts and encouraged Matt in his fascination of capturing memories. The photo bug was first recognized when Matt was 14 and took so many pictures of the Cape Hatteras lighthouse that Dad found himself developing much more film than he anticipated when they got home. So began the journey …

Growing up, Matt was able to see most of the USA thus establishing a large visual memory at an early age. The camera was never too far away. In college, he studied the hard sciences and achieved a Master's degree in chemistry. With the analytical skills developed, photography became a natural pursuit.

Matt is a full time photographer offering various products including fine art photography and custom imagery work. Subject matter includes abstractions, architecture, scenic/landscape, and portraiture. 

Matt's artist statement:

"In the enormous world of art, I respond to work that evokes an emotional response from within myself. It follows that I create imagery intended to evoke an emotional response from the viewer. The expression of self through the lens is a particular challenge and it is my passion. My work with at-risk youth and other workshop-style settings provides the teaching outlet I enjoy so much."

Discover more about Matt, click here.  All of Matt's work is available for purchase. Do you know a special someone you'd like to buy a unique, personal gift for. What better gift than photography?

Also, join us for an artist reception welcoming Matt and his work on November 16 from 5:30-7:30pm. RSVP on Facebook here.