Art by Simon Peaslee · Exhibit runs from Jan 24 - Mar 6
ARTIST STATEMENT:
When I thought about what made me unique as an artist, I thought of two things: one, I'm a teen, two, I live in Salt Lake City. The more I thought about it, the more I realized what they have in common. Both teens and Salt Lake have extremes, character, history, and are often misunderstood. The more I thought about it the more connections I could make. Because of this, I decided to photograph teens from Salt Lake in Salt Lake in an attempt to show these commonalities.
ARTIST BIO:
My name is Simon Peaslee, and I’m a local photographer in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ever since I was little I can remember loving cameras. It always felt right to just hold one and take photos. It all started with a small Nikon Coolpix S210 point and shoot that I probably got around the age of 9. Since then I haven’t been able to put cameras down. I am now 17, and as passionate about photography as ever.
AGE GROUP: | All Ages |
EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Creativity |
NOTE: The Main Library's Rooftop Terrace is closed for renovations.
Salt Lake City's Main Library, designed by internationally-acclaimed architect Moshe Safdie in conjunction with VCBO Architecture, opened in February 2003 and remains one of the most architecturally unique structures in Utah. This striking 240,000 square-foot structure houses more than 500,000 books and other materials, yet serves as more than just a repository of books and computers. It reflects and engages the city's imagination and aspirations. The structure embraces a public plaza, with shops and services at ground level, reading galleries above, and a 300-seat auditorium.
A multi-level reading area along the Glass Lens at the southern facade of the building looks out onto the plaza with stunning views of the city and Wasatch Mountains beyond. Spiraling fireplaces on four floors resemble a column of flame from the vantage of 200 East and 400 South. The Urban Room between the Library and the Crescent Wall is a space for all seasons, generously endowed with daylight and open to magnificent views.
