“John Higdon: Photographs from Antarctica.’’

John Higdon spent 10 years in Antarctica as a merchant marine. He was inspired while navigating an icebreaker for the National Science Foundation. Going sometimes months without seeing another ship or person created a personal love and connection to the nature and life of Antarctica. His photos show the raw beauty, sheer remoteness and hostility of this magnificent area. His works were obtained while sometimes enduring extreme conditions and dangerous measures. Through his photos, he delivers to the viewer what couldn’t be felt or experienced without venturing across the continent.

“Antarctica” is an eight-week exhibition of John Higdon’s photographs. His work will be on display exclusively at the Keystone Art & Culture Center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The show will be housed in a 2,000 square foot exhibition space and will also include his photographs of the Maritime Industry itself. Higdon will give a talk the night of his opening: Nov 27th at 6:30 p.m. Following his talk there will a bronze pour, a signature event of The Keystone Center.
John Higdon, a 42 year old born in Pittsburgh, P.A., has been living in Pensacola Florida since 1979. He has been published many times in science journals and books, including “The National Science Journal” and “The National Science Foundations Yearly Planner”. He has placed 3rd in “The New York Institute of Photography”. His last exhibit and the works sold were casualties of Hurricane Ivan. The entire gallery was swept to sea. Additional information about the artist and his work can be found on www.higdonphoto.com.

The Keystone Art & Culture Center, founded in 2004, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation featuring an arts educational bronze foundry and art gallery within the city of Lancaster. The Center is an example of adaptive reuse, being housed in a renovated warehouse in Lancaster's Southwest neighborhood. The Center provides access and opportunity for artists and for the community through real life learning opportunities for interns and students.
In addition to the regular First and Fourth Friday openings, the center is open by appointment.