Come see the exhibit that has been up in our lower-level Greenway Gallery since last March, 2020! Finally open for IN-PERSON viewing during our Drop-In Hours (Weds-Fri, 12Noon-5pm) or by apt!
We are continuing our partnership with the North Carolina Athletic Trainers Association (NCATA) within which, we also brought you a great virtual Opening & Artist Talk experience for Brain Injury Awareness Month, on March 31, 2021. You can view the Recording of that terrific event at https://www.whatliesbeneathconcussion.com/what-lies-beneath-art-opening-video
We are so excited to share this important work and invite you to join us at your convenience for an up-close view of the photos, and personal portraits that comprise WHAT LIES BENEATH: TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY.
Opening Event Date: Wednesday, March 31 (click for Virtual Event Recording)
watch photographer Martha Hoelzer of A Breath of Fresh Air Photography, and Nina Walker, of the NC Athletic Trainers Association, co-facilitate the virtual art opening of the exhibit, What Lies Beneath: Traumatic Brain Injury, Making the Invisible, Visible during the Zoom Event held March 31, 2021. Over 68 people, many of them healthcare professionals and many others head-trauma patients themselves, participated.
The show is physically on display in the ClearWater Arts Center's lower-level Greenway Gallery and is now open for visits!
This exhibit explores the impact of brain injuries on the visual system. Martha discussed her process, research and work with medical professionals on understanding & communicating the impact of a traumatic brain injury, or TBI (such as concussion) or acquired brain injury, or ABI (such as a tumor) on the visual system.
She photographically examines the brain’s ability to interpret the environment from the patient’s perspective. Martha's unusual approach taken in the photos' special effects, is an effort that has already won her accolades for this exhibit. Martha was the featured speaker, and engaged Dr. Brett Miller, of Triangle Visions Optometry, to join her for a Q & A session to discuss questions that may arise about the visual impacts of a TBI and/or ABI.
Martha also created this short preview of the Art Show, What Lies Beneath: Traumatic Brain Injury.
More about Artist and Photographer, Martha Hoelzer . . .
Through the lens of a camera, award winning photographer, Martha Hoelzer conveys her view of the world using light and angles to capture the essence of a moment in time. A Breath of Fresh Air Photography encompasses how she views life – as a runner taking one breath at a time on the trails, hiking and enjoying amazing views and thankful for each breath she takes as she lovingly explore new places and cultures.
Learn even more about Martha and see her work at her website: https://marthahoelzer.photoshelter.com/index
