The Strand Center for the Arts is thrilled to host “The Book of Eve”, artwork created by Dear Simon Photography, in the Main Gallery. This upcoming exhibit will open in The Strand Center Main Gallery on Friday, September 2nd, 2022. A free reception will be held from 5:00 - 8:00 pm that night during First Friday Plattsburgh.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, KT has developed an appreciation for beauty and gritty reality among urban landscapes at a young age. The juxtaposition between a rigid background and a soft, sensitive body help bring a sense of contrast to her photos and define her view of the world. Moving to a more rural environment has opened new avenues of play between the subject and landscape. Texture plays a central role in many of her pieces. The human form, including its shape and lines, is often accentuated amidst a background of patterns and shapes. Another beloved feature that is often portrayed is shadow and light, allowing subjects to appear subdued or highlighted depending on the mood evoked during the photography session. Quiet moments in an organic setting or motion caught in a precise scene are equally important subjects that define KT and her artistic taste. KT lives in Plattsburgh, NY with her family, three cats, and an ever-growing indoor jungle.