WORTHINGTON — Charles Freiss has 45,000 photographs loaded onto his computer but for the purposes of his newest exhibit, he’s only bringing 27 to display.
Freiss’ art show, entitled “Floral Expression,” opens this Sunday, July 7, and runs through the end of August at the Nobles County Art Center, located in the lower level of the Nobles County Library in Worthington. The public is invited to the opening reception, planned from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
Freiss, of Marshall, has been a fan of nature and photographing its beauty since the early 1990s.
“Over the years, I’ve taken a lot of flower pictures,” said Freiss. “I run them through a few editing services to add expressions of what I want to do.”
He uses editing platforms like Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop to change backgrounds, or add color or texture to photographs of flowers he has taken from all around the world.
While some of the display pieces feature flowers from Minnesota, Freiss has included a few from as far away as Costa Rica in his exhibit.
“I still like straightforward photos (of flowers) but I’ve created a style (of photo) I really like,” said Freiss.
The Nobles County Art Center exhibit marks the fifth display Freiss has been a part of and the first ever “metal” show for the organization.
Each of Freiss’ photos are printed on sheet metal, making the colors pop and the photo a sturdy one to be hung.
He said he hopes those who attend his exhibit will appreciate the beauty nature has to offer.
“I hope people appreciate the floral world around us and have a love of nature,” said Freiss.
He said he also really enjoys getting feedback from attendees, good or bad, saying as long as they’re honest, he doesn’t have a problem with it.
If a person really connects with a piece, all of Freiss’ artwork will be for sale.
“Floral Expression” will be on display July 7 through Aug. 30 in the Nobles County Art Center, located at 407 12th Street (lower level of the library building). Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Hope Moural is the community editor for the Globe as of May 2024. A born and raised Nebraskan, Hope has a dual bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Communications from Concordia University, Nebraska, and has previously worked as a general assignment reporter.
