'Captured' To Be on Display at Manassas City Hall

From the City of Manassas:

Now through July 29, Captured will be on display in The Hall at City Hall. The exhibit is open to the public Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is free to the public.

Captured is the work of three individuals with a passion for photography, Donna Bellows, Elena Stewart and Cole Whitworth. Every individual has a talent that can be expressed and processed differently. In the eyes of an artist, it can be perceived with a whole new definition, dimension, and a potential new discovery.

Donna Bellows, who works in Community Development for the City of Manassas, started with a “Kodak 110” camera. She has worked herway into the digital age. Donna’s passion is candid shots and events, like the Civil War weekend and the Manassas Neighborhood Conference, and events for the Manassas Boys and Girls Club.

Elena Stewart of Jasmine Jae Photography started taking pictures 17 years ago, when her oldest was an infant, in hopes of capturing every memorable moment. What started out as a hobby has grown into an admiration for the Art of Photography. Her featured series, “Back to Dining,” was inspired by a friend’s love for table dressings. This collection speaks to a time where formal table settings were the norm instead of the exception.

Cole Whitworth of Whitpix is a portrait and fine art photographer. The camera has always been part of his life, from family events to road trips across the United States. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design. While he shoots with a variety of cameras and formats, Cole prefers shooting with film for both the results as well as the experience.

Exhibits in The Hall at City Hall rotate on a monthly basis and include different forms of visual art. For more information about art in the City of Manassas, visit www.manassascity.org/art.

Photos courtesy of the City of Manassas