UrbanCincy will host its first-ever gallery exhibition at this month’s Final Friday gallery hop in historic Over-the-Rhine. The gallery will focus on the works of three local Cincinnati photographers and videographers. Their work will celebrate Cincinnati built form and cityscape through photographs and engaging video pieces.
Photographer and transportation historian, Jake Mecklenborg, will be showcasing his cityscape photography in standard print form. Additionally, Mecklenborg will be premier his bicycle ride from Cincinnati’s Fountain Square to the Statehouse in Columbus. The video has been sped up and will highlight the 100-plus mile journey.
North College Hill resident and UrbanCincy writer, Jeremy Mosher, will be showcasing his work covering Cincinnati’s unique urban landscape through his critically acclaimed videography mode. Finally, Allister Sears will be participating in his first gallery exhibition and will showcase his urban cityscape photography in a variety of formats.
All of the participating artists will have prints available for purchase either on-site, or have ordering forms ready to be filled out in case you are interested.
The first-ever UrbanCincy Visual Showcase will take place on Friday, April 30 from 6pm to 10pm in the former A Lucky Step showroom on Vine Street (map). The location makes for a perfect stop before or after you visit Senate or Lavomatic. At the free showcase, visitors will be treated to light refreshments, music and an engaging gallery space perfect for anyone fascinated by Cincinnati’s urban landscape.
Walnut Street photograph by Jake Mecklenborg.
