The community is invited to an opening reception for a new art exhibit at the Coast Highway Art Collective on Saturday, Sept. 3 from noon to 5 p.m. “Catch the Image/Make the Cut” is a retrospective collection of works spanning the careers of photographer Geraldine LiaBraaten and wood artist Jim Docker.

LiaBraaten says “this year marks my golden anniversary as a photographer. I’ve done it all, media assignments, stock photography, outdoor art fairs, gallery exhibits, and nonprofit fundraisers. Through it all, my style has remained consistent: I like color, diagonals, pattern, and oddness. Over time, I’ve gotten closer and closer to my subjects, evolving from large panoramas to small semi-abstracts. I love to give my viewers that element of surprise, plus recognition and discovery, from ‘what the heck is that’ to ‘Aha!’”

James Docker’s creative efforts are focused on knife blocks, serving boards, cabinetry, and furniture fabrication, as well as working on fabric design and constructions, using printed fabric based on his woodwork. He continues to design custom homes.

Docker describes his work as ‘quilting in wood.’ He says “Above all, I hope my work brings both visual delight and a certain usefulness!”