Madelyn Carr Bonnett
Her show of fine art photography will be on exhibit at Aldridge Gardens from September 16th through the end of October.
An artist reception will be held on Tuesday, October 22nd, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the evening.
Artist Statement
"This exhibition really isn’t about hyacinths or about trees or seas, or birds or sunsets, although these and other beautiful creations comprise it. It’s about my quest to appreciate beauty wherever I find it and about how essential that quest is to my very being. It’s about truly noticing and observing the sights and scenes we see -- yet often don’t see -- in our beautiful, natural world.
Viewing the natural world through Christian eyes allows me to focus on the miraculous, amazing and indescribable sites and wonders that make up our universe -- trying to never take them for granted, letting them touch my mind and feed my soul. Capturing and sharing images of the Lord’s astonishing creations, and occasionally an exceptional manmade creation as well, is my passion.
Photographing the beauty of a moment, a subject, a scene, and sometimes finding a way to present it in a new light, is my way of honoring that beauty. And I simply must do it. As depicted so perfectly in the lines below from one of my favorite poems, capturing beauty through photography is the hyacinth that feeds my soul."
“If of thy mortal goods thou art bereft, and from thy slender store two loaves alone
to thee are left, sell one, and with the dole -- buy Hyacinths to feed thy Soul.”
-- the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
While visiting our gallery, be sure to see our special collection of Frank Fleming bronze sculptures, donated by Hoover resident Ken Jackson.
Please call us (205.739.6558) before visiting the gallery to make sure we are not hosting a luncheon or event during the time you plan to visit. The gallery is normally open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A selection of work from the exhibit is shown in the photos below.
AmFirst is Aldridge Gardens' Arts and Sculpture Corporate Sponsor
