Carmel Vibes
The Dawn of a New Era
As most of you know, Photogenesis, a landmark of photography gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico, closed its doors in 2024 with the passing of its beloved Director, Joette O’Connor. After two years, we have reemerged as Carmel Vibes Gallery in the quaint, fairy tale town of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
For those of you who know Nicholas’ story, he has written a new chapter. Joette remains the inspiration for it all. An ocean girl stuck in the desert, she loved nothing more than the beautiful Central Coast of California with the rugged coastline of 17 Mile Drive in Pebble Beach and the wonderous beauty of its ever changing flowers and succulents.
In 2024, Nicholas moved to the Monterey Peninsula to be near his daughter. He was immediately captivated by the natural beauty of the flowers, succulents and seascapes indigenous to the area. As someone who must always be moving and creating, they quickly became his focus and Carmel Vibes Gallery was born.
While still a Master Printer, he changed his focus from the traditional matted and framed pieces to accommodate the changing photographic landscape. Although he still prints, mats and frames his work, he also offers the modern option of high-definition luxury prints on ChromaLuxe panels that bring a new dimension to his images. Viewers are overwhelmed by the feeling that they can touch a flower petal, walk down a path or feel the sand beneath their feet.
He has called his photographs “Vibographs” which encapsulates everything that is special about Nicholas’ approach to art.
vibograph©
\vi·bo·graph\ noun: 1: an image that evokes emotion and speaks to the viewer’s soul 2: an image that captures beauty and creates joy or happiness
We hope that you will visit us in Carmel at our new location in Su Vecino Court on Lincoln between 5th and 6th. We will be posting numerous new images as they emerge as well as events. And, even if you are not able to visit us, most of his images may be viewed at www.carmelvibesgallery.com and these spectacular images are available for purchase by calling or texting to 480-280-4836 or via email to vibes@carmelvibesgallery.com. We do not sell these images on our website as we remain true to the spirit of Photogenesis. Please call, email or text for size and pricing information.
Good to see you back at it Nicholas. 😊