Published February 18, 2025
UB Seen captures Professor Opera's Exhibition at Rivalry Projects
"When the Sun is Done", on view at Rivalry Projects, January 17 - February 28, 2025.
John Opera enjoys a visit from some UB colleagues during the opening reception. From left: Opera, Matt Kenyon, Becky Brown, Laura Chiesa and Victoria Udondian.
"Postcard to Pinky" and "George’s Curious Dream," Gum bichromate process on stretched canvas, 26¼ h x 21¼ w x 1 d inches.
"Phosphenes I & II," Gum bichromate process on stretched canvas, 30¼ h x 24¼ w x 1 d inches.
Visitors contemplate "Golden Morning," Gum bichromate process on stretched canvas, 37⅝ h x 30¼ w x 1 d inches.
Opera's work is on view through Feb. 28. An artist talk and publication release will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 26.
The opening reception for UB art professor John Opera's solo exhibit, "When the Sun is Done," was held Jan. 17 at Rivalry Projects. At the heart of the exhibition are montaged images of diffraction patterns that were captured through custom-built photographic apparatus, shot on film and printed using the gum bichromate process on canvas. Together, the pieces create an environment where subject, light and matter continuously meld and separate. Photos: Douglas Levere
Originally published January 29, 2025 at https://www.buffalo.edu/ubnow/ub-seen/slide-shows/2025/01/John-Opera-exhibit.html