In honor of the late Dr. Jack Parfitt, a distinguished adventurer and accomplished photographer, The New Hampshire Art Association announces a visually stunning photography exhibition with the theme “Thinking of Home: Memory and the Domestic.” This remarkable showcase, opening August 3, delves into the intimate, emotional and nostalgic places that resonate in us all.
Dr. Jack Parfitt was renowned for his adventurous spirit and keen eye for capturing life’s most poignant moments. He spent over a decade traveling the globe. His passion for photography led him to embark on captivating journeys through Russia, China, Afghanistan, Morocco, Iceland, and Africa. Among his many achievements, Dr. Parfitt was granted unparalleled access to photograph the awe-inspiring Great Wall of China, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire photographers today.
Alisa Swindell, Associate Curator of Photography at the Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College, will serve as juror. She has envisioned this year’s theme as a beautiful juxtaposition to the wanderlust-fueled adventures of Dr. Jack Parfitt. Rather than focusing on distant travels, she chose a theme that delves into the profound notion of home, prompting us to contemplate whether we can find a sense of home within ourselves even as we explore and embark on adventures.
“Working alongside such a thoughtful and esteemed curator has been an absolute honor,” said Amanda Kidd Kestler, Executive Director of the NHAA. “Photographers have interpreted the theme she conceived in diverse and thought-provoking ways.”
There are many artists featured from New Hampshire, including Ronnie McClure of Canterbury and Leslie Lyman, a member of the Concord Art Association.
This exhibition, which has been made possible by generous sponsorship from Red River Paper, Image Arts, and The Photosmith, will be held in the Main Gallery of the Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery from August 3 to 27. The NHAA is hosting a reception on Aug. 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. as part of the Art Around Town First Friday art walk in Portsmouth.
Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery at 136 State Street in Portsmouth hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Visit nhartassociation.org or call 603-431-4230 for more information.