Frances Freyberg is featured artist at Portola Art Gallery in May

“Sacred Places of the World — Photographs from the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and the Americas” by Frances Freyberg is the featured exhibit at the Portola Art Gallery in May.

Highlights include colorful temples of Japan, Hong Kong, and Cambodia; domes of different shapes and sizes, from the Taj Mahal in India, to the Mir-i-Arab Madrassa in Uzbekistan; and atmospheric ruins, from Tintern Abbey in Wales, to Teotihuacan in Mexico. The photographs were selected to highlight the visual similarities and contrasts in the architecture and design of sacred sites from different locations and faith traditions.

An artist reception will be held on Saturday, May 3, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm and a “meet the artist” day will be held on Saturday, May 31, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. In addition to signed and framed photographs, there will also be a variety of photo cards for sale.

Menlo Park resident Frances Freyberg  specializes in photographs of nature, wildlife, architecture, and people from her travels to more than 70 countries. Her photos may be found in galleries and private collections worldwide. She spent a year traveling around the world and building an extensive educational weblog with photos and commentary.

The Portola Art Gallery is located at the historic Allied Arts Guild in Menlo Park (75 Arbor Road).  Hours are  Mon – Sat.11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Photos by Frances Freyberg