About the current exhibit at LWCC, titled, "The Textures of York"
Our photography group, Aperture, has taken two York photo outings and the images in this exhibit are from those who participated in these outings.
Originally, I’m not from York. I’m a California transplant. Quite frankly, I used to think that York was rather dull and boring. But as I explored the downtown area, with all its history and beautiful architecture, through my camera lens, suddenly I grew fond of this little town I now call home.
Like any town or city, York has its shadowy streets and garbage-filled allies, people asking for money, and the stench of depravity. Yet, just as other towns or cities, York has its bright spots, filled with vivid color and life. The downtown area is one of my favorite places. I enjoy the restaurants, art galleries, little boutiques, and specialty shops.
Our photo outings to York really surprised people. They saw beauty even in the broken and tattered. It’s a special and unexpected beauty—the kind that God enables us to see as we grow in Him and we learn to “see the world as He does.” In that Holy seeing, we learn to love as He does as well. I hope that through the photography on display you will see a new and beautiful side to our already beautiful city, York. And we thank and praise the God of this city!
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