"Glasshouse of New Americans" Photo Exhibit Begins October 2 With Artist's Reception At Wisdom House

LITCHFIELD, Conn. - Sept. 13, 2022 - PRLog -- "Everyone is an immigrant" is what fine art photographer Jill Enfield believes and so fascinatingly displays in her highly distinctive "Glasshouse of New Americans" exhibit. Her stunning art piece has been displayed nationwide, including Ellis Island, since 2017. It will be displayed at the Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center at 229 East Litchfield Road in Litchfield beginning Sunday, October 2, 2022, through the end of November 2022. A free Artist Talk and Reception will held from 3:30 to 5:30 PM on Sunday, October 2 and open to the public.

Enfield uniquely utilizes the Alternative Photo Process of using wet plate collodion the same process used when newcomers arrived in the U.S. in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Her exhibit features 30 portraits of individuals who arrived in the U.S. during the 1960s and after.

"These photos were created as a tribute to immigrants, not only for their extraordinary bravery and strength, but also for the significant contributions they have made to the American Culture in areas of cuisine, fashion, art, literature, and much more," stated Enfield.

An internationally acclaimed fine art photographer, author, and educator, Enfield is a leading authority in the Alternative Photographic Processes and an expert in current standard digital photo techniques. She is highly respected for her instruction in hand coloring, wet plate collodion, and other photo processes that she teaches at prestigious universities throughout New York City.

Enfield has permanent photo collections at The Amon Carter Museum of Art, Bellagio Hotel, Boca Raton Museum of Art, Canyon Ranch Spa and Resort, The Crocker Art Museum, Toledo Museum of Art, and many more locations.

"It is important that we all keep remembering the immigrant experience which keeps becoming more important, depressing, and very gratifying simultaneously. It is our understanding and awareness of our heritage and personal history that helps us become more empathetic and compassionate," Enfield remarked.

Wisdom House is an interfaith retreat and conference center presenting programs in spirituality, wellness, the arts, and ecology, and offering hospitality to academic, civic, nonprofit, and business organizations. "We are committed to sustainability, justice, and welcoming people of all backgrounds and beliefs," commented executive director Deborah Kelly. "We are very excited to present such a stunning and impactful collection. This exhibit's message of hope and dreams is timeless."

The Artist's Talk and Reception on Sunday, October 2 will allow for visitors to talk with photographer Jill Enfield and view her astonishing art. Reservations are required by calling Wisdom House at 860-567-3163 or visiting www.wisdomhouse.org.

"The Glasshouse of New Americans" exhibit can be viewed at Wisdom House through the end of November 2022 on weekdays from 10 AM to 4 PM, and weekends by appointment only by visiting www.wisdomhouse.org.