News & Events - Art Displays and Exhibits

January and February 2011

Stephen Wang

Stephen Wang has had a camera in his hands for much of his life. Born and raised in Haddam, his interest in photography began in childhood, continued at Haddam-Killingworth High School, and inspired him to major in Media Production at Quinnipiac University, graduating in 2005. Steve likes to approach his subjects, human and otherwise, with a sense of humor and stylish artistry, both of which will be on display in his January exhibit at Russell Library. He enjoys shooting weddings and portraits, but also has fun playing around with different lenses and lighting techniques to create unique perspectives and unusual photographs that display his varied and wide ranging interests. It is mostly the latter, including some from his "Rubber Duckie" series that will be on display. His technical expertise is also demonstrated in his portrait and wedding work, a few of which will be in the show. Stephan Wang's show will run through February.

Elizabeth Mackiernan Miel

Using the form of the book, visionary artist and writer Elizabeth Mackiernan Miel creates unique collage and mixed media expressions of images and words, hovering on the threshold of the Seen and the Unseen. The author of Ancestors Maybe, a novel, and Toward the End of Ordinary Time, a memoir of 9/11, Elizabeth has exhibited her collages with the West Hartford Art League, the Art Guild of Greater Middletown, The Artwell Gallery in Torrington, and with the Episcopal Church Visual online gallery.