Steve Dunlap

This online gallery contains a sample of a collection of work on exhibit at Aldridge Gardens now through October 16th.

An artist reception is scheduled for Thursday, October 8th from 5 to 7 p.m. Click here to learn more and RSVP.

ARTIST STATEMENT

"All my photographs are shot with a drone.

I have always been fascinated by objects in flight—planes crossing the sky, birds hovering overhead, and kites dancing in the wind. I currently own twelve kites, which I fly whenever I can, so perhaps it was inevitable that I would become captivated by drones.

My journey into drone photography began in 2016, when my son gave me a small, inexpensive drone for Christmas. What began as a new way to see the world quickly became a creative passion.

Through aerial photography, I explore familiar places from an unfamiliar perspective. My work focuses primarily on Birmingham’s architectural heritage, monuments, and iconic sites, revealing details that are often invisible from the ground. Elevating the camera allows me to transform the way these places are experienced.

Light is an essential part of my process. I particularly enjoy photographing just after sunset, when the warmth and angle of the sunlight can transform even familiar structures. I am drawn to those fleeting moments when architecture, landscape, light, and atmosphere come together to create an image that can only have been seen from the sky."

A selection of work from his exhibit is shown in the photos below. Many more can be seen in person.

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. 

AmFirst is Aldridge Gardens' Arts and Sculpture Corporate Sponsor