James Katsipis Has A Solo Art Exhibition, 'TAUK'

James Katsipis is a Montauk native. He is also an artist, and this weekend, The Lucore Art, a gallery in Montauk, opens “TAUK,” an solo exhibition featuring works spanning Katsipis’s entire life as a photographer, including his most symbolically important photos, those which speak to him and evoke a feeling of home. “TAUK” opens Saturday, July 23, with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. and the exhibition and will run through Saturday, August 9.

Through his work, Katsipis aims to show the world the magic of Montauk, exploring its majestic shorelines, swimming off the coast camera in hand, surfing giant swells in the snowy winter, and creating abstract works using his unique vision and perspective of the ocean and light.

“The exhibition is a culmination of work from when I first pointed my camera at the surf at Atlantic Terrace to my more recent adventures of swimming into large winter waves on the outer bar,” said Katsipis. “‘TAUK’ is my life’s work of 20 years. All the images I chose particularly speak to me about different experiences I’ve had growing up and living in Montauk. I wanted to show Montauk in a light that your average visitor wouldn’t have the chance to see on a weekend getaway. The true Montauk.”

“TAUK” comprises 20 photographs taken over the last 18 years, featuring ocean-based photography, images of surfing, waves and portraiture of the Montauk beach community. Over two decades ago, Katsipis began traveling the world shooting and exploring distant shores as an adventure and surf photographer. Growing up in and around the ocean is the natural theme and influence throughout his portfolio. Today, as a fine art photographer and in-demand commissionable artist, James Katsipis’s work is featured in fine art galleries, campaigns, books and magazines worldwide.

The Lucore Art is at 87 South Euclid Avenue in Montauk. Reservations are required for the opening reception at office@cocodaniels.com. For more information, visit thelucoreart.com.