CURRENT EXHIBITION
July 23 - September 13, 2025
As Above, So Below
Barbara Boissevain . Charlotta Hauksdóttir
Exhibition Statement
The idea that all things are inter-related from a macro to a micro level sets the tone amongst work by artists Barbara Boissevain and Charlotta Hauksdóttir in this exhibition As Above, So Below. Each artist's representation of the erasure and erosion of Icelandic landscape with use of photography-based mixed media highlights the consequences of climate change in the context of ecological cycles.
Barbara Boissevain, known for her body of work focusing on salt ponds, is debuting a new series combining photos and watercolor to depict the visually-imperceptible melting of glacier, the results are both breath-taking and heartbreaking. A multi-section photo sculpture is amongst the pieces showing for the first time.
Charlotta Hauskdóttir, who hails from Iceland, has taken her assemblages of deconstructed landscapes beyond the collages for which she is known. The unmistakable sense of intimacy Hauskdóttir conveys by integrating different vantage points and incorporating tactile elements is a hallmark of her deep and personal connection to the land.
As Above, So Below invites viewers to reflect on the inter-connectivity of all things and to ponder the unique role of photography as a bridge connecting the past, the present and the future.
The Moderator
Ann M. Jastrab is the Executive Director at the Center for Photographic Art (CPA) in Carmel, California. CPA strives to advance photography through education, exhibition and publication. These regional traditions—including mastery of craft, the concept of mentorship, and dedication to the photographic arts—evolved out of CPA's predecessor, the renowned Friends of Photography established in 1967. While respecting these West Coast traditions, CPA is also at the vanguard of the future of photographic imagery.
Before coming onboard at CPA, Ann worked as the gallery director at RayKo Photo Center in San Francisco for 10 years until their closure in 2017. While being a champion of artists, she created a thriving artist-in-residence program at RayKo where multiple residents received Guggenheim Fellowships. Ann was also the gallery manager at Scott Nichols Gallery in San Francisco where she incorporated contemporary artists with the legends photography.
During her tenure at the Center for Photographic Art, Ann has created important artist grant and scholarship programs to support creatives and students. She has also taken the organization from a regional arts center to one with members on 6 continents. She most recently launched a photography festival called PhotoCarmel that celebrates the medium on the central coast of California. Ann is a juror and reviewer for numerous organizations and institutions.
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