Alan Glueckert’s life has been surrounded by art and photography. His latest show features 58 photographs in the upstairs wall gallery at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave., in downtown Delray Beach.
“These photographs were taken on recent visits to France and Mexico,” Glueckert said.
He began taking photos at an early age; his father was an American Air Force photographer during World War II and brought him photographs from Africa, Egypt and Europe.
“On my seventh birthday my father brought me home a Kodak Brownie box camera. It was an invitation to share in his art,” Glueckert said.
It opened the door to five decades of love with the art of photography. As an art educator, Glueckert said he spent 31 years “teaching students the essential roles that art and creativity play in the process of enriching our lives.” He taught at Long Island University and in the Dix Hills, N.Y. school system.
“I just recently retired almost five years ago and dedicated my new time to photography work as an artist,” Glueckert said.
But, don’t expect Glueckert to spend all year in southern Palm Beach County. He said he plans to visit South America and Canada, and has an upcoming show in Tennessee.
“My photographic work is focused primarily on three categories: nature, landscape and travel.”
Glueckert’s 58 art photography pieces are categorized in series including: Arizona, Paris, Wildlife, Entryway, Pop, Patriot, Sky, Light and People series. Prices start at $250. A portion of each photograph purchased goes to the Delray Beach Public Library.
For more information call Alan Glueckert at 561-716-8349 or www.alanglueckertphotography.com.