Photo Memories Galley Exhibit

 

[This entry was written by E. Wanda Quay.]

As we finished hanging our Art Gallery August-September Exhibit entitled Photo Memories I couldn’t help noticing that the photos taken by both residents and staff here at Kendal at Granville spoke about more than just their memories. 

First of all the response of both staff members and residents to the call for photographs about memories was an indication of one aspect of the unique relationship between residents and staff here.   It illustrates how we share in making Kendal a great place to live.

When I considered the varied subject matter which included beautiful scenery from widespread parts of the United States (i.e. from the Gulf of Mexico to Cape May, New Jersey to eastern Pennsylvania to the Smoky Mountains to Yellowstone National Park to Granville, Ohio), spectacular views from seven continents of the globe, fascinating snapshots of wild animals of Africa, scenes along the Amazon, and wash lines from around the world.  Closer to home  we  saw animal life captured by the camera from the porch of one of our resident’s homes, exquisite pictures of flowers and butterflies on our Kendal campus along with our pond and trail.  Taken all together they told me that we do not have to leave our homes here to find beauty.   They also spoke of the fact that our community is  made up of individuals who bring  a vast diversity of travel experience to our population.

When planning for this exhibit the Gallery Committee decided it would not require each photo to be framed since framing is costly.  Instead they would furnish photographers with large pieces of foam board to which several photos could be attached.  Any anxiety about the appearance of such a display vanished as the photos were hung.  It turned out our photographers could arrange their photos artistically.  One of the staff members enhanced her summertime fun photos with bits of decorative lettering and small designs.

Looking at each group of photo memories gave us insight into the lives of those who took them – another way to get to know each other – a way to discover common bonds – a way to develop our sense of community here.

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