Photography at the Rock Solo Exhibit

The photography of Hermantown photographer, Dawn LaPointe, will be on exhibit at the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center from October 1-31, 2022.This thoughtfully-curated solo photography exhibit showcases the full color beauty and serenity of the North Shore region, opposite Lake Superior's wild side (waves!) in monochrome photographs. The exhibit is inspired by Dawn’s affinity for Lake Superior’s dynamic beauty and raw power, especially its thundering waves and subzero weather phenomena.

LaPointe states, “I appreciate and find great peace in the spectacular beauty of Lake Superior’s North Shore region. I am also energized by and in awe of Lake Superior’s waves and ever-changing winter lakescapes. While many people head indoors during inclement weather, I eagerly layer up, grab my camera gear, and head to the shore to experience nature’s various moods. This exhibit is a glimpse into my adventures along this Great Lake.”

Dawn invites viewers to experience serenity and stillness, and to be in awe of the power of Lake Superior during storms. She hopes viewers will appreciate this region’s unique beauty and explore it with renewed curiosity.

This work is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council. To find out more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants

impact individuals and communities, visit www.arts.gov.

Dawn LaPointe is the free-range photographer and videographer behind Radiant Spirit Gallery, based in Hermantown, Minnesota. Dawn is passionate about preserving Nature’s artistry through photography, its wonders through video, and her experiences through writings.

Dawn’s award-winning fine art nature photography and videography has appeared in the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, various magazines (including “Backpacker”, “Nature’s Best Photography”, "The Boundary Waters Journal", “Canoe & Kayak”, "Canoeroots", "Northern Wilds", and "Lake Superior Magazine"), documentaries by The Smithsonian Channel, The Weather Channel, and NHK (Japan), and regional exhibits and art shows. Dawn’s “Lake Superior Ice Stacking” viral video mesmerized millions around the globe early in 2016. The Weather Channel stated, “It’s the video we can’t stop watching”, National Geographic called it a “stunning sight”, and The Huffington Post described it “supremely dazzling”.

LaPointe’s inspirational photography and videography is available directly through her website, www.RadiantSpiritGallery.com, The Frame Corner & Gallery in Duluth, Two Loons Gift & Boutique in Duluth, and Piragis Northwoods in Ely. She welcomes special projects for corporations and institutions, offers licensing of her photographs and video footage, and offers public presentations for groups and organizations.