Jesus Saves by Peter Rooss
(RARITAN, NJ) -- After a small hiatus, Curate NJ Gallery presents Glow Up from October 4 through December 2025. The gallery had taken a 4-month pause to welcome the birth of a daughter. This is a group show. The featured artists include: Ana Cuadra, Brian W. Fraser, Lisa Rayman Goldfarb, Beth Jarvie, Milton Peabody, Walter Orellana, Peter Rooss, and Rupesh Varghese.
Assembled by owner and main curator Tess Hansen, Glow Up is submitted photography with misty or ethereal lighting. Images of cityscapes and urban spaces by Peter Rooss and Brian W. Fraser are contrasted with images of nature from Beth Jarvie and Lisa Rayman Goldfarb. The works are pulled together by Rupesh Varghese who photographs stars and the space beyond.
“There is always hope.” said Tess “In viewing, the audience should understand - what lies beyond the time right now cannot be seen, but is always hopeful.” Glow up is a show where images bring together all parts of life to express hope beyond. As patrons walk through the gallery, they will see both black and white and color photos.
No Time to Swim by Walter Orellana
Glow Up will be ongoing October throughout December with an opening reception Saturday, October 4, 2025. The gallery will be open for visitors in conjunction with the attached frame shop hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am-5:30pm and Saturdays 11:00am-4:00pm. Register for the opening reception here.
Curate NJ is a mural company and art gallery owned by Plainfield, NJ residents Jake and Tess Hansen. It opened in 2023 with the mission of making the world a more beautiful place.
Meet the Artists
BRIAN W. FRASER - Born and raised in New Jersey, Brian holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Master of Business Administration in Marketing and Supply Chain Management from Rutgers Business School. In addition, he has participated as a student and TA at the International School of Photography.
Brian’s work has been exhibited at venues such as Brooklyn's Bridge and Tunnel Gallery, and Mana Contemporary. He is proficient in both digital and film photography, with over a decade of experience creating images for global publications and private clients. His work has been featured in The New York Times, New York Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and The Intercept, among others.
Recent Developments by Brian W. Fraser
LISA RAYMAN GOLDFARB - In addition to her own photographic endeavors, Lisa successfully licensed thousands of pictures around the world as an International Licensing Manager for Getty Images, and an International Syndications and Licensing Manager for Britain’s Daily Mirror 100-year-old newspaper archive.
She also worked as Syndications Manager for the Australian division of Bauer Media Pty Ltd in New York, representing several Australian magazines including Australian Women’s Weekly, Woman’s Day and New Idea.
Understanding the power of visual messages, Lisa continues to work with all sorts of clients to create images that enhance their brand, company or product. She also enjoys donating her skill and insight so that non-profit organizations can leverage impactful photography to build awareness and help with fundraising efforts.
Golden Wheat by Lisa Rayman Goldfarb
BETH JARVIE - a photo artist from Hamilton Square, New Jersey. She is inspired by the edges, contrast, and textures which surround us every day. Her current work is created exclusively on her smartphone with little post production manipulation. Beth believes that art and beauty are within our sight daily and that when we engage and consciously take the time to notice we can all find the extraordinary in the ordinary.
As well as being an artist, Beth works at Princeton University as a writer and content creator within the School of Engineering and has a Doula practice which provides non-medical emotional and physical support to women and their partners during pregnancy, delivery, and beyond.
Beth E. Jarvie
WALTER ORELLANA - a Latine photographer based in Jersey City, New Jersey, whose work delves into the realm of existentialism within landscapes. Orellana's artistry captures the nuanced relationship between humanity and the environment, showcasing the slow impact of humans on their environments.
Born and raised in New Jersey, Orellana developed a deep appreciation for the diverse American landscapes that would later become central themes in his photography. He pursued his vision by earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Photography from New Jersey City University (NJCU).
PETER ROOSS - a documentary photographer based on the East coast United States specializing in 35mm film. His work evokes emotion by playing with shadow and light, capturing everyday moments to create something thought provoking and out of the ordinary. His goal is to have his photos make the viewer ask questions.
Peter’s work was recently featured at The Black Box Gallery in Portland Oregon as part of their 2024 Black and White exhibition, and through the SHIM Art Network /AQUA Art Miami as part of the Bushwick Community Darkroom show during Miami Art Week. Peter has been featured in the Freestyle Photo LA newsletter and on the Kodak Professional website. From the artist, “I started taking photographs because I have terrible handwriting. I felt the need to document my life and the lives of those around me in a format that will live on beyond the limits of my own existence.”
