Through May 31, 2012 the Todd Art Gallery hosts the remarkable work of five MTSU photography students. The exhibit entitled, “In Light: Works from Five Photographers,” features the artistry of Patrick Casey, Malina Chavez, Bradley Marshall, Chris Donahue, and Darby Campbell.

Of his work, Patrick Casey states, “I offer no philosophy, no deep meaning, and no striking social observation. Instead I only wish for you, the viewer, to look at my work and to find yourself,” in his photography which he expresses as the representation of a search for something. 

Malina Chavez’s focus is “about connectedness, loss… and personal desires in a world full of mediated social programming.” Her “…work then considers how our interactions with new technologies constantly force us to re-think our current notions of what it means to be human.”

For Bradley Marshall photography is an ongoing study of the contemporary landscape and the imprint that humanity makes upon the natural world. His work explores, “…the tensions and impacting relationships between suburbia and the ever-changing Southern landscape that we continue to shape over the years.”

Darby Campbell’s works are selections from her series, “A Short Commentary on the Female Condition.” (see photo below) She deals with women’s issues, roles, and place within the social landscape. Darby also has included sculptural and installation elements to the exhibit that are drawn from her interests in the free thought movement, natural world, science, and the people in her life. 

Chris Donahue’s body of work features an eclectic variety of people and places with a focus on the diversity of everyday people, whether through race, belief, or profession; an interesting study of the human condition as lensed through his camera.

The Todd Art Gallery is open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with all exhibitions, receptions, and lectures free to the public.

For more information and parking on In Light: Works from Five Photographers contact Eric Snyder at 615-898-5653