Press Release

Venice, CA – On March 8, 2008, G2 Gallery in Venice, CA opens its doors for the first time with a private exhibition featuring the work of distinguished wildlife photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen. Together they will support and promote nature conservation, education and appreciation.

While Mangelsen is most famous for his photographs, "Catch of the Day" and "Morning Shower," he exemplifies his appreciation for the world through his photography. "I am interested in bringing that experience into people's homes, into their personal spaces, to remind them what we have to protect and care about," says Mangelsen.

G2 Gallery, an environmentally conscious gallery, believes that photography is a medium, perhaps more than any other, that has the power to show both what is and what could be.  The gallery will donate a portion of its art sales to environmental charities, including Friends of Ballona Wetlands and the Environmental Media Association.

The gallery will be open to the general public on March 11, 2008. 

About Thomas Mangelsen
Growing up amongst the rich Nebraska landscape, Tom Mangelsen developed a passion for the natural world and is now a world renowned wildlife photographer. Tom has created a title for himself by capturing the beauty of nature and has been named BBC's "Wildlife Photographer of the Year" in 1994, the North American Nature Photographer's "Outstanding Nature Photographer of the Year" in 2000, and in 2005 "One of the 100 Most Important People in Photography" by American Photo Magazine.
http://www.mangelsen.com