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Cat Szafran

The Blanche Ames Gallery is exhibiting the work of Cat Szafran during the month of March. Through her photographs viewers can see how Cat uses her imagination to juxtapose varied reflections to produce a unique vision. The show runs from March 6th to March 27th. A reception for UUCF members, guests, friends and the public will be held March 6, 2016 beginning at 12:30pm and ending at 2:00pm. The Gallery is located in the Unitarian Universalist Church of Frederick, on 4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick, Maryland 21703. Visitors who desire to attend another day should call the office (301-473-7680) to check if the Gallery is open.

Artist's Statement:

I am Cat Szafran and I have spent much of my life being surprised by the oft overlooked, unseen layers of the world.

Seemingly random and compelling scenes of the everyday that require no manipulation beyond light and filter spark my inspiration. World travel feeds my imagination. Deep and abiding friendships fuel my passion. The French photographer Cartier-Bresson, the lectures of Myron Barnstone, my artist father, and the passion for travel that has been instilled in me by my mother Mayali Barnstone, have been my major influences.

I had the privilege of growing up in Europe until I was 13, and that experience really shaped the way I see things.

I’ve always loved cities; I am fascinated with architecture, windows, reflections and the different stories I can see in one space.

I use no double exposures this is truly how I see.

My other areas of focus are urban decay, dilapidated government buildings, street life, and a line of bucolic and visually satisfying images of nature. “[This is] the unique vision of Cat Szafran whose photographic reflected images are sure to catch you by surprise. Her unique vision pulls the world behind you and the world right in front of you together, creating an enticing and often puzzling view that most of us walk right by without ever seeing.” Sarah Gayle 2010