A spokesperson says---
“...Wick’s whimsical worlds have enchanted people of all ages since 1992, when his first children’s book series, “I SPY,” found its way onto bookshelves in millions of American households. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Wick began his career in commercial photography. He became enamored with studio techniques and aspired to represent concepts such as the perception of space and time in photographs, experimenting with mirrors, time exposures, photo composites and other tricks. After moving to New York City, he began creating cover illustrations and puzzle designs for “Games” magazine. That work inspired his first photographic search-and-find book in the “I SPY” series, “A Book of Picture Riddles.” Over the past 35 years, he has published more than 26 titles.
Through Wick’s lens, everyday objects become portals to imagined landscapes and intricate, impossible worlds, inviting viewers to explore visual stories that transcend age and time. The exhibition will delve into themes that have long fascinated Wick, including miniature worlds, optical illusions, “I spy” games, puzzle challenges and the wonders of science. Beloved works such as “Yikes!,” “Clouds” and “City Blocks” from “I SPY Fantasy” will join rarely seen work, including his early photographs of optical illusions in nature, along with numerous three-dimensional models upon which his photographs are based. The exhibition will also feature reading areas where visitors can enjoy perusing Wick’s books..."
