TWO WOMEN outside the wall of the old city in Jerusalem become subjects for Barbara Bar- tholomew, who has tried to capture the spirit of many countries and cultures through her camera fens. Distant revelations ne of the first things you might notice about photographic artist Barbara Bartholomew’s work is that she keeps trying not to frame it. Although she has exhibited col- lages in large frames and individu- al pictures, she is most pleased when she can give her imagery a three-dimensional feel. At 68, Bartholomew is relatively new to her craft, an interest that sprung from a love of photography, a desire to travel and a passion for exploring other SUMMER BOOK SALE At Lynn Valley Library Saturday, July 6 9am - 3pm Special ‘kids only” ~ area Books 15¢-$1 1280 East 27th Street, North Vancouver Photo Barbara Bartholomew ruins. Bartholomew considers her photographs more a source of in- formation than as something to view for pleasure, she said. She also has an interest in cap- turing the architecture of the countries she visits, particularly entrance ways, which fascinate her. Color, she said, is a sign of prestige in many places. And she has found “amazing similarities” between countries, noticing that New Mexico had many of the * cultures. Pamela Lang same elements in their structures g ae During those travels, what has as Egypt and Israel. ‘OUVER struck her about many countzies is SPOTLIGHT FEATURE In fact, one collage of entrance p OVANCOUNES the combination of old and new, ways looks as though it might have AL A9the _ the melding of “‘human nature shows posies growing from the been taken in the same city, yet 325-7919 ae. and antiquity.’’ These contrasts are centre of the ancient ruins, the the photographs come from four j —— displayed in such photos as two of _ other a cat, which has just Biven different countries. oe the Acropolis in Greece: one birth to kittens at the top of the See Bartholomew page 21, Dine With Fhe Arts Our Pre-Theatre Dinner Menu 3 Course Italian Gourmet Dinner $23.00 Per Person Complimentary Valet Parking Walking Distance to Theatres In The Wedgewood Hotel 845 Hornby St. TEL: 689-7777 ARCTIC CLIFF — WHITE WOLVES by ROBERT BATEMAN “In the tradition of his finest paintings to date (Clear Night — Wolves, Midnight Black Wolf) Arctic Cliff — White Wolves is an equally subtle & haunting image.” This limited edition print is available at Deep Cove Gallery, your authorized K Ail “Froud. F'xess Dealer. DEEP COVE GALLERY FINE ART PRINTS : 4391 Gallant Avenue, Village of Deep Cove, North Van. 929-4035