Tattoed Lady: A Photographic Exploration by Deborah Morgan
Open every Saturday in July

Open Saturdays in July, 12-4pm

“Tattooed Lady” is a contemporary photographic series that explores women, tattoos, and their stories. The show consists of portraits and interviews with approximately twenty women.

“I hope this exhibit inspires and intrigues people,” says Morgan, “I want the viewer to question what the phrase “tattooed lady” means to them.” The exhibit seeks to not only capture the beauty and uniqueness of the women and their tattoos, but to look into broader of aspects of society, self identification, and history. This exhibit will doubtless shake up any preconceived notions people hold about tattooed individuals. A wide variety of women from various backgrounds and ranging in age from 18 to 45+ are represented in the series. These captivating images span the range of emotions, from serious to silly.

Tattooed Lady is on display at Gallery 321 at the Washington Street Art Center during the month of July, with an opening reception on Saturday, July 12th from 6:00-9:00pm. Normal gallery hours are Saturdays 12:00pm-4:00pm with additional viewings available by appointment.

Meet Me In The Dark, Photography by Lee Kilpatrick

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 9, 6-9pm

Open Saturdays in August, 12-4pm, and Wednesday August 13, 5-8pm

Much of our waking time, especially in cities, is spent in the dark. Whether walking alone on a street or sitting in a bar, a good deal of social and private interaction takes place at night. Alleys, backyards, back porches, parking lots, parties, concert halls, and bedrooms are all settings for our nocturnal activities. Lee Kilpatrick's latest set of photographs, "Meet Me In The Dark" captures those moments when we are together in the dark, and sometimes very alone.

Lee Kilpatrick is the Director of the Washington Street Art Center in Somerville. He has shown his photos at the Willoughby & Baltic Gallery, Somerville Open Studios, and Diesel Café. In 2005 he was a panelist on photography in everyday life at the Mary Baker Eddy Library, and in January 2006 Kilpatrick was voted by Arts Somerville "Artist of the Month." He received his BA in Computer Science at MIT in 1991, and has since been bridging the gap between art and science.

“Aggressive Recollections - Transnational Cultural Consumption in the 21st Century!” a collection of photographic works by EL Putnam

OPENING RECEPTION: September 6, 2008

Open Saturdays in September, 12-4pm, and Wednesday September 10, 5-8pm

While the camera-toting tourist has become an iconic (and typically negative) representation of the present day recreational traveler, Boston area artist EL Putnam embraces the action of traveling with camera-in-hand. Instead of taking images meant to capture moments as visual souvenirs, Ms. Putnam creates photographs that are meant to deconstruct presumptions concerning tourism and photography, utilizing the camera as a means of exploring the complexities associated with present day U.S. tourism in Havana, Cuba.

The exhibition “Aggressive Recollections” consists of several collections of images created by the artist during her most recent trip to Havana, including double exposures taken with a Holga, images from the world-famous Tropicana nightclub, and a project that documents a postcard writing performance. While these series may vary in terms of technique and technology, the images were all created as a way for the artist to comprehend the multifacetedness of traveling to a nation that is typically off limits to U.S. citizens.