Ordover Gallery in Solana Beach

The Ordover Gallery in Solana Beach, is located two streets west of my home. As I walked down the hill, it made me think of how grateful I am to live in such a nice neighborhood and I sometimes forget to explore all the fabulous galleries, that are only minutes away. I've been to this gallery before but this time was more significant, I was going for a reason.


Since September 25th,Mitch Dobrowner has been one of the featured artist at the Ordover Gallery. He works in primarily black and white photography. His subject is primarily landscapes, nature, skies, etc. Dobrowner captures nature in sync with it's surrounding elements. There is a sense of balance, rhythmic serenity, and a wide range of value, explained through light. His work can be found globally from Asia to Europe and here in the States where he resides. I really enjoyed the Storms series that he did. I am able to connect with it since I grew up in East Texas and remember how powerful those thunderstorms were. He really captures the strength of the storm, making the viewer feel like a small piece of dust in the hands of Mother Nature.

Aaron Chang

“Photography, like surfing, is an infinite process, a constantly evolving exploration of life.”-Chang

Truthfully the only reason why I stumbled into the Ocean Art Gallery in Solana Beach, was because most recently Chang and Wade Koniakowsky (one of my favorite local artist) share a space on South Cedros. To a certain extent they are collaborating and inspiring each other. The space is absolutely gorgeous and every time I see Koniakowsky’s work, my heart nearly explodes, therefore I trust that he’d make good decision when it comes to collaboration. There is a longboard in the window of both their works, glassed and painted to perfection accompanied with photography by Chang.

Chang not only does photography but is also the “co-founder of a multi-million-dollar apparel company that bears his name”, a surf, husband, and father that lives in North County San Diego. He has been featured globally for name brands like Nike, Polaris, Macy’s, and Levis. The theme of his photography are surf/ocean-minded cultures. He travels all over the South Pacific and the Americas, chasing the waves and diving into the culture that surrounds him. Chang capture’s sublime moments in nature. The clothing line was inspired by the ocean and the company enforces eco-friendly fabrics based on his respect for the environment.