Tides and Transitions is on view at the KAA from April 9th through May 3rd, 2026. Where the land meets the sea and the mood is constantly changing. The powerful Atlantic feeds the creators of this area. We draw inspiration from the transitions of the tides and the people who live and work by their rule.
Opening Reception: Sunday, April 12th from 5-7pm
Also on View: Artwork by Spotlight Artist Barry Tarr
Barry Tarr: “I have always been fascinated by the perception of the world through the viewfinder and have been taking pictures since I was twelve. Photography gives me a chance to play with light and to select a moment in time to create a unique image. Henri Cartier-Bresson called it ‘The Decisive Moment.’ Photography is also a pursuit that involves a 360-degree view of the world, from the hard sciences, physics, optics, and chemistry to psychology, physiology, and philosophy. I feel that the more facets of life you understand, the better your art will be.
“While studying for a degree in computer science, I expanded my passion for photography by becoming the photography editor and then the editor‐in‐chief for my college yearbook. As President of the Camera Club, I built and maintained my first darkroom and organized an annual photographic exhibit of the work of our club members. I was fortunate to have been asked to present my one‐man show. After college, I continued to take photographs and build and work in my darkrooms, but as life inevitably intervened, I had less and less time to do the kind of photography that I knew I could create.
“With the advent of digital SLR cameras, the possibility of returning to serious photography became a reality. I find that the digital darkroom is an easier place to produce high-quality images than is the traditional darkroom. I am sure that the debate on digital vs. film will continue for a long time to come. However, I believe that the tools available in the digital realm enhance the creative process, allowing me to better focus on the images that I wish to create. It is also interesting that my vocation and avocation have merged, but that should not be too surprising since they have always combined elements of each other.”
Barry Tarr is a former President of York Art Association and a current board member of the New Hampshire Art Association, as well as a member of the Kittery Art Association.
