I went to a poetry reading called the Transparent Dinner  read by Anne Hains and art exhibit called Tidal Channels by Todd Erickson at the 440 Gallery in Park Slope, NY.

I’m not really into poetry but I enjoyed listening and looking, I’ll leave it at that. 

As far as the art exhibit, Tidal Channels, I spent some time talking with the artist, Todd Erickson, an Environmental Artist, plus I took some pictures of Todd’s work and the 440 Gallery.

The photos on the wall, sculptures on the floor and windows of the gallery are based on a particular topography of Fire Island.  The photos illustrate one day’s journey around the a part of Fire Island by the artist, who is looking at nature.   Todd does not see himself as a photographer - the photos are taken to track is journey.  

The photos move with the wind and are mounded slightly off the wall, by about an inch.

While I don’t have much experience with his type of work, I feel it celebrates nature and is sincere.  The goal, I think, is taking on larger, funded projects which include doing something with, or to, nature.

You can get more information about Todd Erickson at his website, www.twerickson.com.