Taoism Is the 'Focus' of New Exhibit at UC Blue Ash

UC Blue Ash College will host a new exhibit of more than 140 works by 63 artists that features the Chinese philosophy of Taoism.

The "Tao of Photography" exhibit begins Oct. 27 and runs through Dec. 5 at the UC Blue Ash Art Gallery

(located in the UC Blue Ash Annex at 4131 Cooper Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242)

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The opening ceremony for the exhibit will be held on Thursday, Oct. 30 from 5-8 p.m. in the gallery. Several of the artists will be in attendance and snacks and refreshments will be provided. Both the opening ceremony and the exhibit are free and open to the public.

The "Tao of Photography" exhibit presents photographs originating from the application of Taoist philosophy and principles to photographic practice. Taoism is a philosophical, ethical, and religious tradition of Chinese origin that emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao, meaning the “way” or “path.”

The works are selected samples of photography by students and faculty using the Tao approach during a series of seminars from 2002 to 2014. These seminars were designed and conducted by H. Michael Sanders, chair of the Electronic Media Department at UC Blue Ash, who curated the exhibit.

“The group of works in this show attempt to illustrate the use of photography as a meditative tool for expanding perception and active, mindful engagement with the world around us,” said Sanders. “Various gallery events that are scheduled to coincide with the exhibit are intended to help illuminate this.”

Free special events planned during the exhibit include presentations featuring the curator, a faculty panel, and a student panel. All of the events will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. and take place on Nov. 5, 12, and 19 at the UC Blue Ash Art Gallery. The normal gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information about the "Tao of Photography" exhibit, go to

www.ucblueash.edu/tao

or call 513-936-7107.

UC Blue Ash College is a regional college within the University of Cincinnati. It offers one of the best values in higher education with access to a nationally recognized UC education in nearly 50 degrees and certificates, as well as tuition that is about half of most colleges and universities. The college is located on a scenic 135-acre wooded campus in the heart of Blue Ash, Ohio. To learn more, call (513) 745-5600, visit us online at www.ucblueash.edu, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter.