Photographer Robert Forbes and his banner, “Mystical River.” (Photo courtesy Oak Ridge Public Library)
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The art display at Oak Ridge Public Library for February is a collection of exciting nature compositions photographed by Robert Forbes.
Forbes grew up in the flatlands of the Midwest, but after following his family to East Tennessee in April 2001, he found inspiration in the river rapids and the majestic beauty of East Tennessee’s landscape. Before moving to the Oak Ridge area, Forbes lived just outside the entrance to Cherokee National Forest and also resided on the scenic Cherohala Skyway. These locations spurred him to create and paint with a passion.
John Muir once said, “The clearest way into the universe is through a forest wilderness,” a sentiment that resonates with Forbes. He takes day trips into the mountains almost every weekend and photographs hundreds of scenes each time.
In this collection, Forbes exhibits selected photographs of sunsets, blue skies, autumn leaves, waterfalls, and a large banner titled “Mystical River,” a striking study of green and gold. Four small photographs are black and white compositions, and another four are from his collection “Looking for Nature’s Abstracts,” photographs that capture the colors and reflections of water.
Please visit Oak Ridge Public Library during the month of February to view the beautiful photographs that are on display.
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