Lowcountry Artists Gallery Showcases 'Frogs and Frames' Exhibit

Dual exhibition features copper frog sculptures by Zan Smith and nature photography by Ivo Kerssemakers

Mar. 17, 2026 at 2:18pm

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Lowcountry Artists Gallery is hosting a dual exhibition called 'Frogs and Frames' that showcases copper frog sculptures by local artist Zan Smith and nature photography by Dutch-American photographer Ivo Kerssemakers. The exhibition runs from April 1-30, 2026 with an opening reception on April 3.

Why it matters

This exhibition celebrates the creative talents of two local artists who are bringing a unique and whimsical perspective to their respective mediums. It highlights the vibrant arts community in the Lowcountry region and provides an opportunity for the public to experience a fusion of sculpture and photography that explores the beauty of the natural world.

The details

Zan Smith, a Charleston native, creates life-size copper frog sculptures that capture the playful personalities of these amphibians. Ivo Kerssemakers, a Dutch-American photographer based in Murrells Inlet, uses long-exposure techniques to produce contemplative and surreal landscape and cityscape images. The 'Frogs and Frames' exhibition merges these two artistic visions into a celebration of transformation, whimsy, and the magic of everyday nature.

The exhibition runs from April 1-30, 2026.
The opening reception is on Friday, April 3 from 5 to 8 p.m.

The players

Zan Smith

A Charleston-born sculptor who creates life-size copper frog sculptures, drawing inspiration from his upbringing working in a Lowcountry workshop and his grandmother's watercolor shows.

Ivo Kerssemakers

A Dutch-American photographer based in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, who specializes in medium-format landscape and cityscape photography using long-exposure techniques.