Ellie Leonardsmith, Photographer: Open Reception for “What We Hide” Exhibit

Join Ellie Leonardsmith from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. for an open reception featuring her photography exhibit, “What We Hide.”  A portrait series exploring our whole, complex selves. In each portrait session for this exhibit and originally for a book that the photographer created, Leonardsmith invited the participant to share something with her that they felt they couldn't talk about in light conversation. Sometimes what emerged was something they held as a shameful secret. Other times participants brought forth something that they weren't actively trying to hide, but felt would be an unwelcome disclosure in their social circle. Breaking that silent rule of suppression was often just as hard as telling a secret held in deep shame. What resulted from this sharing was a lessening of suffering and an increase of connection.

**The artist will make brief remarks at 3:30 p.m. Free refreshments, and books available for sale.