Park Terrace Gardens – Art Collection
Park Terrace Gardens has begun a project to add artwork to the building lobbies. The art committee will be curating the art that is displayed. The inaugural exhibit is being presented in the E building lobby. As art works are chosen, more information about the artist will be found on this page including links to the artist’s website. Help us support the artists.
E Building Inaugural Artist – Jim Sable – Photographer
Jim Sable offers a detailed examination of nature through his photography. His work invites viewers to pause, reflect, and recognize the exceptional beauty present in nature. By capturing transient moments of wonder in the natural world, he creates enduring impressions that blend artistry with emotion. His methodology is grounded in a profound appreciation for subtle details that are often overlooked, prompting us to examine more thoroughly and perceive the world with a fresh perspective.
Artist Statement:
In this crazed world, I have learned to slow down and notice beauty in the everyday world around me. I present these images to hopefully evoke a feeling, emotion or curiosity. Art it subjective and different people see different things. My hope is that these images move you or just amaze you.
Most of the pictures were taken during my daily walks in the neighborhood. Beauty in nature, as with humans, can be seen from many different angles. In capturing images, new perspectives show the many ways you can look at a familiar subject. In my work I try to capture a moment that captures the essence of what I have discovered. Two of the pictures featured are of an iris outside the A building in Park Terrace Gardens that I see every spring. The flower is gigantic and gorgeous, and I love looking at it closely. The beauty is so magnificent, it cannot be seen from only one angle.
Another image features a stunning sunflower from the sidewalk gardens in the neighborhood. It is fascinating to see the different stages of the development of the bloom with in each of its own distinct stages of beauty. As with people and nature, there is beauty in all stages of development.
As I photographed more over the years, I started to discover the joy of capturing the lines, shadows and movement in nature. Light and shadows enhance those lines and create images that are surreal and may not even look like the object photographed.
Overall, my artistic endeavor seeks to celebrate the beauty found in everyday observations and encourage others to see the world through a lens of appreciation and wonder.
More Information About the Artist
More information about Jim Sable can be found at JimSable.com
Photos were taken in the New York City area, with most being taken in the Inwood area around Park Terrace Gardens using an iPhone. Jim believes in wabi-sabi and therefore does not “Photoshop” any of the images. Prints are available for purchase by contacting Jim on JimSable.com.
