Albert Wisner Public Library to host photographer on 'Yoga: The Secret of Life'

WARWICK — Rhinebeck-based photographer Francesco Mastalia will discuss his latest book, "Yoga: The Secret of Life," on Sunday, Feb. 4, at 2 p.m., in the Albert Wisner Public Library.
"Yoga: The Secret of Life" is a photo-documentary about the spiritual and physical journey of yoga.
Through photographs and text this fine art book explores the personal experiences of 108 of today’s leading practitioners and how this ancient practice has transformed their mind, body, and spirit.
The photographs for the project were taken on glass plates using the wet collodion process, a photographic technique dating back to the 1850’s.
Mastalia will discuss his unique photographic process and his experiences with the yogis who provided intimate and enlightening accounts of their personal journeys.
The author has traveled the world photographing tribal, religious, spiritual and indigenous people. His first book "DREADS," published by Workman Artisan, is a photo documentary on the history of dreadlocks. Now in its eighth printing, "DREADS" includes an introduction by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alice Walker.
His recent book. "Organic: Farmers & Chefs of the Hudson Valley," published by PowerHouse Books, is a photobook of the Hudson Valley’s organic sustainable food movement. Works from Organic are included in the permanent collection of the Library of Congress.
Essential information• An author signing will follow the discussion.
• Copies of "Yoga: The Secret of Life" will be available for purchase.
• The photographs from the book will be on exhibit in the library’s Community Room throughout the month of February.
• To register to attend this program, visit alberwisnerlibrary.org or call 986-1047 ext. 3.