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Photographs by Ben Rollins To Benefit The Word at Work

Show up entire month of June
Open until 5pm on weekdays and 2pm on Sturdays

Reception: June 14th 12-2pm.

Belize: The Beauty of Hope

Photographs by Ben Rollins To Benefit The Word at Work

On occasion, an artist is given the privilege of seeing into the dark places of our world. In those moments, a true artist sheds light and uncovers beauty that can effect change in the rest of us. These photographs were taken during a February trip through the Central American nation of Belize, in the shadows of docked cruise ships, just out of sight for vacationing tourists. They offer a glimpse into a world of poverty and desperation few of us will ever see. Much more importantly, they show us the innocent joy and unyielding hope of the people living there.

The 8x10 exhibition will run the entire month of June at Canyon Clay Company. The reception for the show will be Saturday, June 14th from 12 - 2 p.m. 50% of every piece sold will directly go to benefit The Word at Work and their efforts in Belize.

Ben Rollins is a photographer and computer artist living in Amarillo, Texas. His commercial photography, ibrollins.com, has been used nationally to represent a variety of clients through print and online advertising as well as the basis for high-end packaging. He has earned an Associates in Photography from Amarillo College, and recently completed a Bachelors in Computer Art from WTAMU. Earlier this year, Ben was invited by The Word at Work to travel through Belize, and document the various ministries they serve and support. He was changed by the things he saw, and inspired by the stories he heard. He captured these events and stories in his unique artistic style, in the hope that others will be changed and inspired, as well.

The Word at Work is a Christian 501-3(c) non-profit mission organization that seeks to mobilize churches and individuals to answer God's call and minister to those in need with the resources God supplies. Simply put, they are a bridge connecting resources with needs, and churches with opportunities to serve. For more information, or to find out how you can become involved, call 806.342.3600 or visit The Word at Work.