Alex Sher is a Los Angeles based fine art photographer originally from the Ukraine.  He marveled science with medical breakthroughs as a molecular biologist but quit to pursue his passions of scuba diving and photography.

 

Alex captured breathtaking underwater images in his worldly explorations recognizing him as a prolific adventure photographer.  He transitioned into the rare art form of underwater fine art photography, which instantly heralded him to worldwide recognition.

 

In 2015, his photo won the International Photo Award and was presented at the Louvre in Paris.  His recent works may also be found in several books including Best of Photography 2016.

 

The Lurie Gallery is proud to present Alex Sher's most astonishing underwater images in the exhibit of CALIFORNIA MERMAIDS.