Defending the Honor of American Popular Culture

Tom Kane, is a seasoned freelance commercial and corporate photographer/videographer based in Brooklyn, NY. Growing up in a blue collar household in New England, Tom was taught a strong work ethic and how to strive to obtain what is not easily accessible. Early on, while trying to pursue a career in photography, Tom didn’t have enough resources to purchase a professional camera. This obstacle created a fire to gain more knowledge and experience. He bought an inexpensive camera and worked on his compositions and style.

Currently he owns an arsenal of photography/videography equipment and still works on feeding his endless appetite for exploring photography. Like many Brooklyn fish in the sea, Tom has an affinity of love for Coney Island. Walking the boardwalk, he captures his affection for Coney's neon lights with the creativity and inspiration that he gets from this beloved American treasure. All of Tom’s photographs are exclusively printed on Kodak Endura Metallic paper.z

Website: tomkanephotos.com
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Coney Island USA
1208 Surf Ave.

Sarah Beetson has been making visits to Coney Island since 2002. A British Artist and Illustrator who created the 2018 Mermaid Parade Poster, Sarah lives in Australia. She brings a body of work to exhibit about Coney Island that spans 5 years and explores her love of Coney's history as America's playground.

Sarah comes to Coney Island in summer to snap polaroids and fill sketchbooks with drawings of all that she finds here, then returns to Australia to make paintings. She is fascinated by the colourful rides and vernacular signage to be seen offering every edible delicacy available from Surf Avenue to The Boardwalk. She has collaborated on art with local artists including photographer Laure Leber, Fashion Professor Jonathan Kyle Farmer and Sideshow Star Wendy Blades, and these works will be included in the exhibition.

Sarah's work will be on display in the lobby at Coney Island USA from August 7th through 19th. Join her for drinks in The Freak Bar, on Saturday August 10th from 5pm.