Photography preserves more than a moment. It captures shape and form, the iceberg depths of feelings from that flashpoint preservation. Artist Eli Durst’s latest exhibit amplifies the emotional intensity in group dynamics. In his photos, he’s mastered seeing the potential for maximum beauty in the breaths before big events. They’re expertly crafted stills of preparations for great moments. Adults rehearsing for a musical. Cheerleaders practicing before the big game. A children’s choir getting ready to sing. All the nerves, hope, and potential are written in their faces, a feast of future dreams on display. – Cat McCarrey
