Echoes of Nature: Light, Form, and Verse
Photographs by Jeff Kubick
April 23 - June 30, 2025
Reception: Saturday, May 10, 2:00-4:30 pm
Jeff Kubick's passion for photography began at an early age when he purchased his first camera—a five-dollar find at a yard sale. What started as a spark of curiosity has evolved into a lifelong pursuit, spanning print film and slides to the digital era. Jeff continues honing his craft and exploring diverse subjects and photographic techniques.
Jeff's work strives to capture moments and unique perspectives where textures, contrasts, light, and lines play integral roles in storytelling. Nature inspires much of his work. His artistic vision reflects a deep appreciation for the quiet and dynamic elements of the world around us.
As an artist, he continuously grows and draws inspiration from other photographers, artists, and writers who share his passion for seeing the world from different viewpoints. This exhibit celebrates these connections and invites viewers to find the echoes between their lives and the natural world.
Artist Statement:
Photography is my way of seeing beyond the surface—capturing the quiet conversations between light, form, and emotion. In this exhibit, Echoes of Nature: Light, Form, and Verse, I explore the ever-changing dialogue between the natural world and the lens through which I view it.
The collection spans a range of subjects, from birds to landscapes to small scenes, all tied together thematically by "echoes." An echo represents a repetition reminiscent of the original but not identical. Here, I have captured images using reflection, abstraction, and impressionism. Water becomes a mirror, distorting and enhancing reality—light dances across form and texture to create impressionistic outlines. Intentional camera movement (ICM) blurs reality into colors and lines. These images invite viewers to pause, observe, and reflect on the interplay of realism and representation within a fleeting moment.
Accompanying this visual narrative are carefully selected quotes from writers and poets whose words resonate with nature's essence and align with this work's spirit. These images and verses form a tapestry of thought and feeling—a space for connection and contemplation.
As an artist, I am drawn to the balance between reality and imagination, clarity and ambiguity. My hope is that this collection encourages you to find echoes of your own experiences within nature's vast and intimate beauty and within the moments of stillness and wonder these photographs aim to evoke.
Jeff shares his ongoing creative exploration through his social media photography accounts, where audiences can follow his latest work and updates.
Ken Hansen,
Curator
Generously supported by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust.
Exhibition Photo Gallery
The Owen Smith Shuman Art Gallery exhibits several shows each year, featuring artists from Groton and area communities, in both solo and group shows.