We're excited to meet artist Robert Parlin to discuss his travel photography, so wonderfully displayed in our gallery! We hope you can join us to enjoy the art, ask your questions, and chat with other art enthusiasts.

Registration is requested so we can plan and you get reminders (win/win!)

“Afterimages”
Photos by Robert Parlin
January 17 - February 27, 2026

Learn all about Robert on his website.

Artist statement:

My photography centers on experiences, especially those tied to moments of beauty, where an image stays with you long after seeing it. My favorite photographs capture creations of nature and humanity, revealing how truly breathtaking our world is. I hope they give the viewer a sense of both wonder and joy.

Bio:

Robert Parlin has had a passion for photography since he was given a camera at the age of seven. Retired after 35 years as a high school teacher, Robert now travels the world in search of new sights and experiences, capturing vivid images on film. A lifelong resident of Massachusetts, Robert has visited all fifty states and more than sixty countries in his ongoing endeavor to explore beguiling scenes of nature, colorful locales and fascinating people.

Image: Port Campbell National Park, Australia, 2024

 This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library.

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