Who Is My Neighbor

An exhibit of fresh and rediscovered images. Travel facilitated seeing the world in ways I could never have imagined. John illuminates the obvious; all people possess the same needs for love, food and shelter. Our choices on how to meet those needs

Turkish House / Turk Evi 303 East Durham Road, Suite B, Cary, North Carolina (I-Newswire) March 17, 2011 - Artist Statement
My photography represents intuitive encounters whether planned or not. I look for the surprise! On the street or in the studio, I seek the authenticity of the person in front of me. I fulfill my artistic photography goals when I relax and prepare for the wonder, delighting in the relationship, illuminating the moment and sharing with new neighbors.

Biography
John Lynner Peterson learned from his father the fascinating experience photography provides. Dad photographed John as a baby, developed and printed the images. The photography fascination began.

John traveled the globe with an extended stop in Papua New Guinea. Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand followed. Then John went to London by bus! Originating in Katmandu, then to India and the Khyber Pass, John’s bus trip made significant stops in Afghanistan, Iran and Turkey.

John earned graduate degrees in communication and theology for a career in radio, television and marketing. Currently John and his wife Brenda live in Lexington, Kentucky. John is a professional photographer and operates Global Village Studio in Raleigh NC and Lexington KY.

About Turkish House
Turkish House, which opened on Dec 1st, 2007, has been a popular venue for many celebrations, exhibits, cultural and educational activities, usually accompanied by delicious food and snacks prepared by the members of the community. If you stop by on a Sunday, you can see children in several classrooms learning Turkish language and culture in the morning followed by Turkish Music and Chorus practice in the afternoon. From cooking classes to Turkish folk dance lessons, many exciting activities are offered by talented volunteers in a given week and all classes are open to public.

Turkish House belongs to the non-profit cultural organization American Turkish Association of NC (ww.ata-nc.org). ATA-NC works with the Town of Cary and other organizations to promote art and cultural exchange. The venue was recently added to Cary Art Loop to host exhibits and welcome visitors on the last Friday of every month from 6:00pm till 9:00pm.