"Endangered Canyons"

The Oak Hill Studio Community Gallery Space, 367 Trapelo Road in Belmont, MA is privileged to be presenting the wilderness photographs of professional photographer and conservationist, Harvey Halpern. The exhibition runs from February 26th to March 22nd. Please join us at a reception to meet the artist on Feb 26th at 6:30-9:30. Directions and gallery hours can be found at sharonnahill.com.

Mr. Halpern has been professionally photographing remote landscapes throughout North America since 1978. The emphasis of his work and the focus of this exhibition is the canyons of Southern Utah. Through many years of off trail hiking in often very harsh conditions, he has been able to get into some truly remote areas. Some of the photographs are of areas that no one on foot has seen for over 600 years. Access and appreciation of the truly wild landscapes is the core of his inspiration and message. At the same time, he delights in challenging the viewer’s perspective on size, color, and perspective itself. Mr. Halpern is very active in efforts to protect these endangered wild spaces, “ I feel strongly that wherever you experience Wilderness you need to help protect it just as it has helped renew you”. When you experience the other worldly landscapes in the “Endangered Canyon” exhibition you will certainly understand why they are worthy of admiration and protection. Visit harveyhalpern.com for more information on the artist’s photographs and conservation efforts.