The City & The Sea
a solo exhibition by Eric Schaeffer @ dvaa
Exhibition Runs: July 6th - July 21st, 2018
public Opening Reception:
Friday, July 6th, 6-8pm
About the exhibition:
"My City and Sea images are a study in contrasting forms, shapes and colors. The views of the Atlantic Ocean seem endless on the shores of Long Beach Island. I find a certain serenity watching the sand and sea fade off into the horizon when walking along the coast. These peaceful scenes are a reminder of nature’s beauty. I have a contrasting feeling of place while walking the streets of old Philadelphia. Instead of endless vistas I am drawn to scenes just across the street. The interplay of rectangles and sharp lines of the man made world are softened by age and become a foil for nature asserting itself when tree shadows are cast onto building facades. The Sea, completely natural and the City seemingly opposite but still connected to nature." - Eric Schaeffer
About the Artist:
Eric Schaeffer is both a photographer and a theatrical set designer. His resume reveals extensive experience at various theatres throughout the region, including but not limited to People’s Light and Theatre Company, Temple University, Villanova University, Hangar Theatre, Walnut Street Theatre, and the Delaware Theatre Company, among others. As a photographer, he has shown his work in various Philadelphia based art galleries and organizations, including but not limited to multiple universities, DVAA, Jed Williams Gallery, The Plastic Club, Works on Paper gallery, Olo Gallery, and 3rd Street Gallery. Eric has photographs in many private collections, lives in Delaware, and works in the greater Philadelphia region.