A Lens Full of Light is a dual exhibition by photographers Gretchen Ann Graham and Julián Cancino, which explores the profound connections that shape life across generations. Connecting these two collections as well are the names of the photographers’ subjects, Helen and Eleni. Both names translate to “light” and “the bright one.” This exhibit will feature both digital and silver gelatin prints, with several works on view for the first time.
“Photographing my Aunt Helen and her five children continuously for the past 25 years has been a privilege,” says Gretchen Graham. “Witnessing and visually transcribing my cousins growing into full adulthood and raising their own families has deepened the meaning for me of what it means to try to transcribe the truth of a person in fractions of a second over time: it’s as much a responsibility to them as well as my expression of love for them.”
“My daughter has changed my life, and through photography I can capture and cherish that transformation,” says Julián Cancino. “This exhibition reminds me of the quiet power of simply being present.”

Exhibition dates: March 28-April 25, 2025
Gallery hours: Saturdays 12-4 or by appointment