The Monterey Museum of Art is hosting "Landscape ReEnvisioned," a group exhibition featuring six contemporary photographers who move beyond traditional West Coast landscape traditions. Curated by Helaine Glick, the show presents works by Debra Achen, Tony Bellaver, Adrienne Defendi, Charlotte Schmid-Maybach, Brian Taylor, and Vincent James Waring. These artists utilize diverse mediums—including cyanotypes, gum bichromate prints, tapestries, and sculptures—to address the urgent realities of climate change, wildfires, and environmental degradation.
This exhibition marks a significant shift in the Monterey Bay Area’s photographic legacy, transitioning from the idealized naturalism of the historic West Coast movement toward a more activist and experimental approach. By incorporating physical manipulation such as scorching, stitching, and sculptural layering, the featured artists challenge the viewer to confront the fragility of the ecosystem. The show highlights how contemporary photography is evolving into a multi-media tool for environmental advocacy and moral witness.