What does it mean to be in the moments when the thing ends? Whether it is the club, the show, the sunset – and hopefully the pandemic – how we visualize hope and also despair and regret that we feel as the seasons shift will carry us in ways that the ecstasy or fear of being in the time before will not.

ARTIST STATEMENTS/BIOS:

“It was about five years ago when I became interested in photography, and it all started with cotton candy skies. The way the sky would change colors during sunsets is what really caught my attention. I began to photograph the pink, purple, yellow, and orange skies and later expanded my focus and photography on other subjects. My love for sunsets will never fade away, and for that reason, my photos are usually very vibrant. Through a majority of these photographs, I tried my best to showcase our state’s capital, the beautiful city of Providence. I also tried to capture the everlasting memories of pre-pandemic trips, including New York, Tobago, and Colombia. As a photographer, I attempt to travel and see the beauty in all things and places. In this series of photographs, your eyes will go on a visual experience of the lovely city of Providence and other destinations I’ve had the pleasure of visiting.” – Nathan Gomes

Peter Fortin is a Providence-based art director and graphic designer. During the pandemic he used his free time to start creating significant personal works of art for the first time in years. Through wheat paste, vinyl and ink he uses his knowledge of composure and color theory to actualize the creative experiments he sees in his mind. “I just like to make things I think I’ve always liked to make things whether it be food or gin or art or photographs. I’ve always liked having my hand in the way things look, taste and feel. There’s not much more in life that gets me more excited than that.” You can see more of Fortin’s artwork via @peterfortin on Instagram.

To view the Gallery, go to the 2nd floor of Providence City Hall! The opening reception will take place on Thursday, August 19th from 4:30-6:30 pm.

For more about The Gallery visit our website here: https://artculturetourism.com/main-gallery/