Ontario Museum of History &Art is showcasing the artwork of six members from the Society of Photo-Realists: Janet Lea Castro, Karen Clark, Nancy Brinkley, James Ellison, Tess Lee Miller, and Trudy B. Wood.

These six artists strive to create art that is more realistic than photography by executing the “impossible.” Visitors will experience works of art in color pencil, watercolor, acrylic and oil. Each artwork evokes emotion, storytelling, and beauty through fine detail and artistic creativity.

Photorealism began in the 1960s as a countermovement to Abstract Expressionism.

Early Photorealists were influenced by pop art and commercial art techniques. Founding artists set out to establish a set of visual rules for the new genre. The first cardinal rule is to use a photograph to document a moment in time.

To learn more about Photorealism and experience visual-sensory, visit the Society of Photo-Realists Exhibit at the Ontario Museum of History &Art.

This exhibit will be on display through Sunday, Sept. 17. The Museum is open to the public and free to visitors.

Ontario Museum of History & Art is located at 225 S. Euclid Avenue, Ontario.