Ali Miranda

Lucky Street’s – ‘Both Sides Now’

Lucky Street Gallery, 540 Greene St., examines the real and imagined worlds of Fantasy Fest through the work of two stellar photographers, Lynne Bentley-Kemp and Ali Miranda, along with the narrative work of master artist Lincoln Perry through Sunday.

Keys favorite Lynne-Ben tley Kemp, a professor at Florida Atlantic University and turnsher lens on the participants iA the Fest and their transformation through costume and mask, producing a series of perceptive portraits of individualsand moments. Bentley-Kemp’s themed studies are to be enjoyed whenever exhibited, and “Camavale” is no exception. Her Fantasy Fest photos take the viewer there, and are also available in a revised and expanded edition of her book, a beautiful visual chronicle of the festival over the years.

After spending time with Bentley Kemp’s perceptive digital literacy, com­ pare a darker sensual side of Fantasy Fest with another noted Miami pho­ tographer, Ali Miranda. Cuban native Miranda is noted for his silver gelatin photos of male nudes, and his master capturing of depth and detaif. In”Half and Half” a special shov.ring of sixteen works, Ali curates unique costumerie to explore die sensuality and seduc­tiveness of his subjects .The effect is erotic and captivating, and equally as powerful as Bentley-Kemp’s immediacy.

Enjoy the wickedly themed but clas­ sical works by Lincoln Perry as they give narrative life to hissepias, paint­ ings and pastels of this multifaceted festival.

Don’t miss this combination of these three artistic talents at 540 Greene St. For information go to LuckyStreetgallery.com