But that’s not all he sends–if you’ve been to his wonderful exhibit over at the main branch of the Montclair Public Library, you’ve also seen his rich, lush photos of Anderson Park in Upper Montclair, of artfully composed landscapes, of people both near and far, and more. (You’ve also seen his work featured here on Baristanet!)
Scot Surbeck is actually an architect; in fact, he used his architect’s eye to reconfigure and expand the gallery lighting at the library. But he loves photography and has studied and practiced it for so many years that he does both with professional acumen. He especially loves photographing people, and especially people in parks. Many of the most vibrant photos in the exhibit are of groups of people at Anderson Park, enjoying each other and made more alive by their environment. Says Scot,
What interested me in the Anderson Park series was how people used the park, and how the park in turn affected their feelings and actions. I tried to show how important that outdoor space was as a place to relax, socialize and play. Many of the other photos in the library exhibition, of Montclair and New York City, have that same quality of awareness, of being alive and connected to the moment and surroundings. That is what interests me in life, and what I explore with my camera.
For more information about Scot’s work, you can email him at scotsurbeck@me.com or call him at (917) 667-0515. This show will be up only till friday, and then it comes down. It is a lovely show and worth seeing before then.
Good headline!