Monadnock Wonders in Photos and Digital Art

Award-winning photojournalist Steve Hooper collaborates with his fellow former Keene city councilor Raleigh Ormerod to display “Monadnock Wonders of Earth and Sky,” an art installation in the East Room Gallery, United Church of Christ in Keene, 23 Central Square, Keene, until September 21.

The art installation explores natural creatures and landscapes through both Steve Hooper’s camera lens and Raleigh Ormerod’s digital fine art. “Monadnock Wonders of Earth and Sky” is free and open to the public.

Steve Hooper, a former photographer for The Keene Sentinel, has won local, regional and national awards for photojournalism and videography. He is co-producer of the feature-length documentary, “Monadnock—The Mountain That Stands Alone,” an award-winning film currently streaming on NHPBS. He served as a Keene city councilor and convinced Raleigh Ormerod to serve as well.

Raleigh Ormerod presents the beauty of nature with structured forms that he hopes inspire deep reflection. He has a unique art form of dazzling colorful geometric shapes inspired by observing wild things in his life experiences across North America. He has been a Keene city councilor and school board member, where he is currently vice chair. He is a business and science teacher at Masonic High School. He offers private tours of his work through Sept.1 by calling him at 603-545-5787.

The East Room Gallery is located on the ground floor of UCC Keene. There is an accessible entrance at the rear of the building, off Vernon Street. The Gallery is open 9 am to 1 pm, weekdays, closed on Saturday, and open 9am to noon on Sunday. Call the Church office for an appointment at a different time. 603-352-4136.