Mary Altier Photography
Aptos Branch Library, Now- September, 2026
Over the last forty years, Mary Altier has visited 114 countries on six continents, with the goal of documenting the cultures of those regions. Although she photographs whatever she sees, she especially enjoys being in remote places and connecting to the local people, resulting in her stunning environmental portraiture. She is energized when photographing traditional cultural festivals and those vibrant images also figure prominently in her body of work. Her images have been exhibited in many areas of Northern California, and her photographs and travel writing have appeared in numerous national and international publications. She has studied with many
esteemed photographers, including participating in the last workshop Ansel Adams did before his death. When not traveling the world, she and her husband John Walker can be found in La Selva Beach. Her web site is www.maryaltier.com and she is on Instagram as Mary Altier. She welcomes email contact at photos@maryaltier.com.
Bela Ravikumar: Drawn to Nature
Branciforte Branch Library, Now- July 31, 2026
For over five decades, art has been Bela’s exploration, and nature her constant muse. She has strived to capture the myriad moods of nature in diverse mediums like; pen and ink drawings, watercolor, serigraph prints, etching prints, acrylic paintings and photography.
Edwina Riblet: Ceramic Chickens Make Me Smile
Branciforte Branch Library, Now- July 31, 2026
Edwina creates whimsical stoneware chickens in her home studio.
Edwina is a Friend of the Branciforte Library. Art is displayed in display case.
FRAN MAJORS: Prints
La Selva Beach Library, Now- November 17th
About the Artist: The visual arts have been a tool to
understanding of my world. It has helped ingest and interpret my experiences.
Since my teens I have dabbled in many mediums but I’ve primarily been a
printer. Initially screen printing, but branched out to etching, woodblock
prints, etc. Even though my career or careers have taken me on other paths I
have found a need to do the creative work.
During this process themes have emerged. For instance, for a
time I was focused on masks. I saw the mask as a metaphor for the balance
between our internal and external selves. This was before the epidemic although
the metaphor was applicable at that time.
There is landscape of La Selva Beach I included in the
showing. This little community has held a special place in my heart for many
years. My family lived and worked here. I spent many years at Renaissance High
and my son attended the Secret Garden Preschool.
