Gelatin silver photographs reveal complexities in light and shadow

EUGENE, Ore. -- (July 21, 2009) - After retiring from a career in music, Bob Sanov moved to Florence, Ore. and began using photography to explore the nuances of light and shadow. An exhibit of his work, "Coastal Light," will be displayed at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History through Nov. 1.

A free artist reception is from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, July 31 in the Northwest Artist Gallery in the museum, 1680 E. 15th Ave.

Sanov was struck by the expressive power of photography at an Ansel Adams exhibition in the 1970's. He now creates gelatin silver photographs using traditional darkroom methods to reveal complexities in light and shadow.

Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Admission is $3 for adults; $2 for seniors and youths ages 17 and under and $8 for families (two adults and up to four youths). Museum members, university faculty and staff and students are admitted free. Admission is free for the public on Wednesdays.

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