Join us on February 22 from 2-3 p.m. for an art reception for Pups and People in the Bay County Public Library lobby. Chat with the artists about their work and process! The program is free and open to the public to attend. Light refreshments will be provided. The featured artists are Stacey Cromer, Gary Thrift, and Anne Thrift. The exhibit will be up through February and March.
Stacey Cromer (Photographer, Captured Moments Pet Photography):
“My photography focuses on capturing the personalities and unique spirits of our beloved pets. I employ a vibrant and colorful style, emphasizing vivid hues that bring out the sparkle in their eyes and the joy in their hearts. Through meticulous digital editing, I strive to achieve exquisite detail, ensuring each portrait is a testament to the extraordinary bond we share with our animal companions. My aim is to create lasting artwork that celebrates the pure love and playful energy that pets bring into our lives.”
Gary Thrift (Photographer, Was and When Photography):
“As a street photographer, predominantly photographing people and the reality of the human condition, it is sometimes hard to ignore the constant companion that fills so many people’s lives with joy. Dogs! Often referred to as “Man’s best friend’, it is often hard to photograph one without the other. Whether they sit dutifully by their owner’s side, ride shotgun in the car, bark over protectively as a stranger gets too close, or beg under a table for a treat from their owner’s plate, dogs are an integral part of so many people’s lives.”
Anne Thrift (Painter):
“Up until now, I had only made a handful of pet pieces as personal gifts or little surprises. Tackling a more unfamiliar yet appealing theme of dogs was both a huge challenge and a welcome departure from my usual specialized subject matter of human anatomical and physiological complexities. A goal of mine in undertaking the Pups and People collection was to represent a spectrum of emotions inherent in the inseparable bond between a dog and its human.”
