“Ways of Seeing” Opens at the NRCA Rotunda Gallery February 18th

Inspired by the classic book by art critic/novelist/painter John Berger, NRCA Board member Christine Ramage has reached out to six of the renowned photographers she knows for their more personal work. The result is "Ways of Seeing," an exhibit at the NRCA Rotunda Gallery that will run from February 18th to March 28th. Photographers who will be featured are Pari Dukovic, Sophy Holland, Eric Ogden, Allison Orenstein, Victoria Will and Lelanie Foster.

The BBC TV series Ways of Seeing was created as a response to the Kenneth Clark series Civilisation and offered a less-traditional take on the role of art in western civilization. “Every image embodies a way of seeing. Even a photograph,” observed Berger. “For photographs are not, as often assumed, a mechanical record. Every time we look at a photograph, we are aware, however slightly, of the photographer selecting that sight from an infinity of other possible sights.”

Exhibit curator Christine Ramage says "Each of our photographers has a unique point of view in how they see the world based on their own personal experiences, where they come from and their professional and personal lives. I hope viewers can discover new ways of seeing for themselves as they look at their photographs."

Christine Ramage is a Photo Director, creative producer and manager. She is currently VP/Head of Photography for PARAMOUNT Streaming and SHOWTIME. Christine holds a BFA in Photography from the Rochester Institute of Technology. She received a certificate in Horticulture from the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens Continuing Education program. She formerly worked at AMC Networks, where she was VP of Photography, and at People Magazine, where she was Deputy Director of Photography and Multimedia.

The NRCA Rotunda Gallery is located in New Rochelle’s City Hall at 515 North Avenue, and open to the public during regular business hours. “Ways of Seeing” will be on exhibit until March 28th.

The New Rochelle Council on the Arts is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025: Founded in 1975 its mission is to encourage the study and presentation of the performing and fine arts, and over the years NRCA has sponsored art exhibitions, theatrical productions, dance recitals, film screenings, lectures, spoken word events, concert series and public art. Find out more about NRCA at www.newrochellearts.org.

The New Rochelle Council on the Arts is proud to be a grantee of ArtsWestchester with funding made possible by Westchester County government with the support of County Executive George Latimer.