Please Join the Greater Denton Arts Council for the Opening Reception of Bob Chilton’s Exhibit – International Nightscapes

Date:   Friday, May 6, 2016

Time:  6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

Greater Denton Arts Council
Patterson-Appleton Arts Center
400 E. Hickory St.
Denton, Texas 76201

http://www.dentonarts.com

Exhibit Will Run from May 6, 2016 – July 29, 2016

For interested art collectors, Chilton’s work will be available for purchase with a percentage of the proceeds benefiting the Art Council.

Bob’s Artist Statement for the Show

There are photographs of the ocean, there are images of nature, and there are pictures of real life, but when I consider the numerous opportunities available to a photographer, I am eternally drawn to the dark side of the day.

This constant fascination arouses the passion within me to venture out after dark, late in the evening, to examine the depth and diversity of each night’s beauty. The night’s drama and eeriness draws me in for further inspection, what I discover evokes expressions of awe and wonderment. The raw beauty of the evening is in itself an experience.

Captivated by the dark side of the day I spend many sleepiness nights behind a camera lens. I am familiar with the many unique treasures hidden from view.  The artistic process isn’t all done at night. During the daylight hours, I scout possible locations. Later I spend hours editing the countless images that spill onto the computer screen after an evening photography session. Taking pictures is satisfying and fun, but I believe the artistic endeavors lie in the post processing at the computer.

At the computer is where I paint and sculpt artistic images using a mouse and Photoshop. While producing my art, I try to create an image that will evoke a strong emotion from the viewer. It is something I have simplified and narrowed down to as a “WOW.”