Last Chance

Catch it or Regret It

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Various cities get shout-outs in this exhibit of paintings and photos, but the focus is definitely on Philly, in all its gritty glory. Jeffrey Stockbridge, who takes pictures of local abandoned houses, contributes two striking images: one of a decrepit yet colorful West Philly kitchen and another of a North Philly bedroom — ceiling caved in, bits of wall covering the burgundy carpet, empty save for a mattress and surprisingly beautiful wooden mirror. Also notable is Arlene Love's simple black-and-white shot of two tough-looking dudes posing outside Philadelphia Eddie's Tattoo, a pair of unassuming bikes chained up nearby.

In Ryan McCartney's abstract paintings, bold streaks of white seem to dance across the canvas like ghosts in a night sky. Equally eye-catching are Trenton Duerksen's sculptures, chief among them a tall stack of plates topped with glistening, not-good-enough-to-eat ceramic chicken legs (pictured, in detail).

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San Francisco-based photog Daesha Devón Harris returns to her hometown of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., to document the devastating effects of gentrification on the city's black community. She juxtaposes portraits of local teens with photos of construction sites and neighborhoods in transition. Accompanying captions like "And old home scenes of my childhood, in fond memory appear" make the images speak even louder.