My First – and Only – Exhibit of 2021!
This month I am having an in-person show, my first in over two years, just in time for the beginning of holiday shopping. Hard to believe it's been so long – not something I would have thought possible. I’ve missed chatting with art aficionados and sharing some of my passion for fine photography.
I will be exhibiting the weekend of September 18-19 (Saturday and Sunday, 11-5 both days) as part of Silicon Valley Open Studios, along with other artists. Please come see us at Site 118 in Los Altos (directions below). There will be many other artists also exhibiting (over 200) at other locations – visit svos.org for a complete listing.
The pandemic has thrown a monkey wrench in everyone’s lives for the past 2 years. It certainly did for me, derailing my photography and show business. I’ve been hunkered down in my burrow, and even after getting my shots earlier this year, I’ve been slow to get out of it.
Fires have also curtailed my normal expeditions in the Western U.S. I've become more keenly appreciative of the power of nature to both soothe and stir us while cooped up waiting for the smoke to clear. I find myself now wondering when I’ll ever get to go camping and exploring with my kids and grandkids, and how I’ll get to pass along my values and experiences in the natural world…
My “other” job as Executive Director of Silicon Valley Visual Arts, the presenter of Silicon Valley Open Studios, has been both rewarding and burdensome. The pandemic has been a big challenge for arts organizations, but I’ve enjoyed helping ours move into the virtual world and adapt to our changing environment. At the same time it’s given me little time for my own photography.
Come visit us next weekend! It will be outside, but please bring a mask for everyone's safety. Directions at: svos.org/artist/stephen-toll
If you can’t make it to the show, I am available to meet by phone or Zoom to give you a personal “virtual” tour. Use Contact on the menu above to reach me.
Looking forward to seeing you!