“The Sensual Side of Birds”- Photographs by Jeff Ginsburg and Lu Li

October 4 – 27, 2024

Artist Talk Saturday October 19, 1:30 – 2:30 pm

LAND Gallery

30 Charles Colman Blvd

Pawling, NY 12564

845-490-2281

Hours: Thursday 10-4, Friday 10-6, Saturday 10-3 and Sunday 11-2 or by appointment

Website: www.landgalleryonline.com

LAND Gallery in Pawling, New York and the Sherman Artists Association are pleased to announce a new show “The Sensual Side of Birds” – Photographs by Jeff Ginsburg and Lu Li.  The bird photographs show a strong connection between the photographers and their wild subjects, inviting you into a world of impact, emotion and beauty. The show is from October 3 – 27 and there will be an artists’ talk on Saturday October 19, 1:30 – 2:30,  2024.   For more information, visit www.landgalleryonline.com or www.ShermanArtists.org.

Growing up in very different worlds, Ginsburg and Li both share a love of travel, nature and photography. As a little girl, Li began her fascination with cameras, rare commodities in China. Nevertheless, after years of saving, she succeeded and was able to travel and photograph the exotic lands of China during college breaks. Li earned a bachelor’s degree in radar engineering from China’s top engineering college and then became the first female to lead a major development team at the Chinese Navy’s Research Institute. Li earned a master’s degree in Computer Science at CUNY and implemented next-generation cell phone systems.

“I think the camera often produces images more compelling than the actual subject. I love spending hours quietly watching and recording my wild ducks and birds”, says Li. “In fact, I feel I’m one of them through my adoration and feelings of strong connection. I think my photos capture their indescribable beauty.”

Ginsburg grew up in Danbury and has been creatively “improving” photographs since building a basement darkroom when he was eleven years old. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering at Duke University and while there worked for four years as the photographer for their daily paper, developing all his prints in their darkrooms and completing a rigorous photography course. He then received a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering at Washington University St Louis and then worked in Boston as a biomedical engineer in research and development. Later he moved to Manhattan to create a workflow and reporting system at Morgan Stanley.

“I believe every photo must have an emotional impact,” says Ginsburg when asked what his guiding principle has been throughout his years of photography.

Now retired, they live in the woods on Squantz Pond and enjoy traveling to many countries and national parks. Li enjoys photographing, learning French and playing the cello. Ginsburg enjoys photographing, sailing, playing tennis, and creative writing.  He is a member of the Sherman Artists Association, Great Hollow Photographers Club, Sherman Writers Group and the Candlewood Sailing Club.

The Sherman Artists Association is sponsoring the Featured Artist Shows at LAND Gallery which includes the work of some of the most highly regarded photographers and artisans in the local area with a curated selection of locally handmade fine art and gifts. The Gallery is located in the heart of the Village of Pawling and does photography workshops, walks and other artistic events. Find them at: 30 Charles Colman Blvd, Pawling, New York 12564. (Right across the street from the Pawling stop on the Metro North Harlem line).

For more information about the Sherman Artists Association, www.ShermanArtists.org.

For more information about LAND Gallery, www.landgalleryonline.com or Facebook: LANDGalleryinPawling.

Images:  Photographs