Mobile, AL – The Mobile Arts Council is proud to present a powerful double exhibition in celebration of National Photography Month, showcasing the depth and diversity of photographic storytelling. On view throughout May, the exhibit features a members’ only, juried collection of photography works, alongside “Navigating the Broken Road,” a solo exhibition by Mobile-based, documentary style photographer Karen Bullock. Photography, the art of capturing light to create imagery, is a medium rich in history and emotion used to document, communicate, and express the human experience. From film to digital, portraiture to landscapes, photography continues to shape how we see the world and share our stories. In today’s era of camera phones and instant sharing, this exhibit offers a moment to reflect on photography’s roots and evolution.

The open call group show instructed artists to “tell us your story.” This exhibit invites viewers into the personal and creative narratives of photographers from across the region. Each piece offers a unique perspective and visual voice, showcasing the many ways photography is used to reflect memory, identity, and place.

Karen Bullock’s “Navigating the Broken Road” is a deeply personal photographic journey that documents a cross-country road trip covering over 11,000 miles across the United States. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021, Bullock embarked on the journey in 2023 with her husband, capturing the beauty and complexity of the American landscape while navigating her evolving experience of life with MS. Her documentary-style photography explores themes of resilience, home, faith, and nature, inviting viewers to witness both a literal and emotional passage through adversity and awe. “Navigating the Broken Road” exemplifies the power of photography as both a healing process and a storytelling force.

Join us this May at the Mobile Arts Council Gallery @Room 1927 to celebrate the art and impact of photography. This exhibition is free and open to the public.

ABOUT MOBILE ARTS COUNCIL

Mobile Arts Council is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 1955. Their mission is to enrich the quality of life in the Mobile area through increasing accessibility to the arts and promoting a vibrant cultural community. Projects of Mobile Arts Council focus on serving three components: community, education, and membership. For more info: www.mobilearts.org.