WSU Vancouver exhibit features area photographer

VANCOUVER – An art exhibit featuring the work of noted regional photographer Jodi Tripp will be on display in the Washington State University Vancouver Engineering Life Sciences building gallery Aug. 16-Oct. 6.

Members of the community are invited to attend an opening reception in the gallery, 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24.

The collection features a series of natural images from the Pacific Northwest and a series of colorful digitally enhanced images.

Tripp’s interest in photography began at a young age, and she has worked as a professional photographer in different settings including events and portraits.

Her work has been received successfully in a variety of photography competitions throughout the northwest and California and her images are displayed on the “SayWA” Washington State Tourism campaign Web site, www.experiencewa.com/brand.

Tripp produces and displays her colorful and creative digital art and local landscapes at area art shows, including the recent WSU Vancouver Faculty, Staff and Student Art Show. She is a past employee of WSU Vancouver, and maintains strong connections to the campus.

Entry to campus exhibits is free, however payment for parking is required Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.. Parking is available at parking meters or in the blue lot for $2.

WSU Vancouver galleries are open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. WSU Vancouver is located at 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave., east of the 134th Street exit from either I-5 or I-205. For more information, visit www.vancouver.wsu.edu.