Two Artists. Two Visions. One Gallery. Divergent Image Unites the Unexpected with the Unforgettable.

Sarasota’s art scene gains an exciting new dimension with the arrival of Large Format Photographer Phil Crawshay, whose breathtaking photographic works are now on display at Divergent Image Gallery, located at 327 Central Avenue in downtown Sarasota. Crawshay joins forces with visionary photographer David Steiner in a unique collaboration that brings together two completely distinct yet equally captivating artistic perspectives—each side of the gallery devoted to a separate visual world.

Crawshay is internationally known for his Extreme Photography, a process that blends physical endurance, technical precision, and artistic vision to create images of extraordinary resolution and impact. His large format works—each composed of dozens of meticulously captured high-resolution image tiles—deliver remarkable sharpness and clarity, even at very large sizes. These immersive photographs are face-mounted to acrylic, a process that enhances color vibrancy and depth, eliminates light reflection, and offers complete UV stability. The result is a luminous, almost 3D-like effect that many describe as “like looking out of a window.”

“My aim is to recreate the scene exactly as I remember it—not exaggerated, just truthful,” says Crawshay. “When viewers step into the gallery and see one of my large-scale acrylic-mounted prints for the first time, the reaction is often one of awe. It’s a thrilling experience.”

Crawshay’s work captures some of the most stunning natural landscapes in North America and beyond. Each piece is the result of weeks of careful planning, on-location shooting, and intensive post-processing. From rugged mountains to serene coastal vistas, his images celebrate the grandeur of nature with unrivaled clarity and detail.

In contrast, the other side of Divergent Image Gallery is home to David Steiner’s eclectic and thought-provoking body of work. Known for his instinctive approach and eye for the overlooked, Steiner’s photography invites viewers to find beauty in the unexpected. His subjects range from weathered paintbrushes and toy cars to crumbling architecture and painted road markers—quiet moments of urban decay and forgotten charm that tell deeply human stories.

Steiner’s spontaneous, non-formulaic style resists clichés and embraces curiosity. “I’m drawn to what others pass by without noticing,” says Steiner. “There’s something powerful about capturing objects and places that have their own quiet narrative.”

This dual-artist collaboration makes Divergent Image Gallery one of Sarasota’s most distinctive art destinations. The stark contrast between Crawshay’s expansive, hyper-detailed landscapes and Steiner’s intimate, unconventional imagery creates a compelling visual dialogue—two photographers with divergent styles, united by a shared commitment to craftsmanship and storytelling.

See more of David's work at www.divergentimage.com

Visitors to the gallery are encouraged to explore both sides, allowing the juxtaposition of scale, subject, and technique to reshape their expectations of what photography can be. With new pieces from both artists now on display, Divergent Image offers not just an art exhibition—but a journey through two extraordinary ways of seeing the world.

Visit the gallery at 327 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236 941-390-6627

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