"Swim in the Magic": Photography and Paintings by Jay Ressler

Hamburg Area Arts Alliance’s featured artist for May, Jay Ressler, will be hosting a reception at the Art & Craft Gallery of Hamburg on Saturday, May 14th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm to showcase his photography and paintings. At 3:00 pm you will be able to enjoy Artists’ Talks, where you will get to hear from Jay Ressler as well as local author and artist, Janet Barr. As an extra surprise, there will also be live musical entertainment.

About the Featured Artist:

Many of Jay Ressler’s best-known photographs are composites based on his original captures put together in multiple layers to produce stunningly original, interleaved images. Ressler’s endeavors also include extensive work with infrared photography. He occasionally extends his multi-layered approach to encaustic mixed media creations. Based on ancient techniques, he cooks his own recipes of beeswax and Damar resin to produce an exquisite patina when combined with photographs. He regularly exhibits in local venues.