Kellie

Hello! I’m Kellie, one of CAL’s new interns. Starting off this year in the South Gallery is an exciting array of mesmerizing photographs by David Kovacs. In Reality Reflection Photography each image is taken from natural materials like agate, jasper, and petrified wood which is reflected over and over to create these kaleidoscopes of color. Even after knowing how these photos were taken I am still amazed.

Some of my personal favorites are Kovacs’ photographs with the Marston Ranch Jasper. These photos have exceptionally rich, deep reds and beautifully contrasting greens and whites. Any cathedral’s stained glass windows would be jealous if they could see!

Everytime I look at this series of photographs I find new details and patterns to get lost in. I have no doubt any viewer will too!

Amanda

My name is Amanda, and I am an intern for the Columbia Art League. The current South Gallery exhibit titled “Reality Reflection Photography” created by David A. Kovacs immediately caught my eye. This exhibition focuses on the radial patterns that can be found in nature and encourages viewers to look deeper into what they see around them. Kovacs found his love for photography while working in the science field with an environmental protection agency, and turned his passion for the natural world into large interstellar designs and colors.

When I look at this body of work I feel drawn into the richness of the colors and the vivid display of details present within the prints. Many of the pieces evoke different emotions when viewed based on their composition elements. My personal favorite from this collection is “Crazy Lace Agate ll” which is a radial piece made up of spiky warm tones and a vibrating red background. This piece is exciting and dynamic to view and gives a great sense of energy and motivation.

My other favorite is “Petrified Wood ll” This work contrasts the first in many ways and gives a calming effect to viewers as opposed to high excitement. This piece is composed of smoother angles and cool tones including blue, gray, and gold values. When I look at this piece I feel relaxed and at peace. The variety of emotions Kovacs is able to invoke in viewers is astonishing and sought after by viewers like myself!