One of Ogunquit, Maine fine art photographer Eric J. Taubert’s pieces depicting Perkins Cove has been accepted into BIG ARTS first-ever juried exhibit to open in their new Dunham Family Gallery on Sanibel Island, Florida.
The exhibition, entitled “Create, Inspire, Connect”, mirrors the BIG ARTS 2021 Season theme which celebrates the vital role the arts play in reflecting our shared humanity and the healing power of community and creativity.
The photo being exhibited by Taubert at the BIG ARTS “Create, Inspire, Connect” exhibition is an archival aluminum dye sublimation print of “…and the snowflakes became stars | perkins cove, ogunquit, maine“.
Eric J Taubert: Creating Artwork that Honors the Legacy of the Ogunquit Art Colony
“For half of the year,” states Eric J. Taubert, “I live in an historic home (circa 1750) just outside of Perkins Cove in Ogunquit, Maine. When I walk out the door, I’m standing on truly hallowed ground when it comes to American art history. This is the same scenery that inspired Charles H. Woodbury, Gertrude Fiske (and so many other notable artists) to form the storied Ogunquit Art Colony. There are very few towns in the world, especially tiny towns like Ogunquit, that have been depicted so many times by such a wide variety of artists over the years. This photo, ‘..and the snowflakes became stars | perkins cove, ogunquit, maine’, was captured as part of my ongoing effort to create artwork that honors the legacy of the Ogunquit Art Colony, while also saying something new, adding something original to the large body of work this town has inspired.”
“For the other half of the year,” continues Taubert, “I return to Southwest Florida. Sanibel and Captiva are such an important part of my life. This is where I married my wife. These are the places that sparked something in me, so many years ago, to explore every inch of shoreline with my camera in every quality of light – and begin earnestly working to develop my own voice through the medium of photography. I was very pleased to hear I was going to be able to merge my love for Ogunquit and Sanibel by showing in this “Create, Inspire, Connect” exhibition at BIG ARTS. It feels like something has come full circle.”
Media Mentions For Contemporary Fine Art Photographer Eric J. Taubert’s Artwork in the BIG ARTS “Create, Inspire, Connect” Exhibition
- The Island Sun | “Exhibit To Feature Archival Piece” | October 2, 2020 (front page feature) | Link: VIEW PDF
- The Weekly Sentinel | “Photographer Brings Ogunquit Art Colony To Florida” | October 2, 2020 (pages 10-11) | Link: VIEW PDF
About BIG ARTS on Sanibel Island, Florida
“Great communities create great organizations – not the other way around. In 1979 BIG ARTS was created by and for the community, and owes its rich history to a small band of dedicated artists who drew inspiration from each other and from the breath-taking island beauty that infused their work with grace and authenticity. They set out to create a special gathering place where artistic and educational experiences were accessible to all. Today that vision is alive and well. With the help of our loyal donors and supporters, BIG ARTS will carry that vision forward — providing joy, inspiration and a sense of community for generations to come.”
Learn more about BIG ARTS on Sanibel Island in Florida: https://bigarts.org/