Award winning photographer Karen Perlmutter, on a recent trip to Italy, embarked on a photographic mission with a twist. She was determined to capture the phenomenal beauty of central Italy, better known as the Umbria region, and specifically to capture the exquisite beauty of the ancient foundations in Spoleto.

Why travel to far-away Italy and take photos using a $69 plastic Holga camera – using nothing but film, no less?

“With this camera, I was able to achieve such effects as blurring, vignetting, light leaks and distortions,” says Karen. As for using film, she claims, “With film I was able to capture the emotions of the shot – a dreamy, almost ethereal appearance, as though time has stood still.”

From the evidence provided, we’d have to say, ‘Mission accomplished’.

See it for yourself.

FOUNTAINS OF SPOLETO: BEAUTY OF UMBRIA

Photographs by Karen Perlmutter.

Opening reception: September 11, 2014  
The exhibit runs through October 6, 2014
Lower Gallery – Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery Inc.
Columbus Centre 901 Lawrence Avenue West North York, ON
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Gallery Hours: Mon – Fri: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.