Wasn’t able to make the show at Decode Gallery in Tucson, Arizona but here’s a candid of the event from gallery director, Holly Hart.
Hope it was a success! Thank you for selecting my work for the show.
(My work on display in bottom right corner of top image)
It has been a busy year and even busier summer.
“Beyond the Lens” at Decode Gallery, group show curated by gallery director, Holly Hart.
“Daydreaming” was selected, digitally printed by the gallery.
August 12 – September 2, 2023 in Tuscon, AZ
“The Art of Handmade Photography” at Vermont Center for Photography, group show juried by Dale Rio.
Exhibition May 5-July 2, 2023. “Dream, Twin Elements” was on view.
Platinum/Palladium printed on velum, gilded gold leaf, 9 prints put together, 23″x17″.
Here’s an installation photo.
These are the three juried exhibitions I participated in at A.Smith Gallery this past year.
“water“, juried by Elizabeth Avedon. “Daydreaming” from new series Altered State was selected in the top 27.
Online Exhibition June 23-August 8, 2023.
Giclee on Kozo with accents of gouache, gold and copper leaf, 18″x12″.
(I wish this series translated online better).
“Portraits” juried by Elizabeth Flinsch. “Insight, Twin Elements” was selected in the top 27.
Online Exhibition February 17-March 30, 2023.
Platinum/Palladium printed on velum, gilded copper leaf, 8″x8″.
“she“, juried by Sandra Chen Weinstein. My piece “Floating, Twin Elements” was selected as the Director’s Award. (Thank you Amanda and Kevin!) and included in the top 27.
Online Exhibition June 10-July 21, 2022.
Platinum/Palladium printed on vellum, gilded silver leaf, 8 prints put together.
https://www.thewittliffcollections.txstate.edu/exhibitions/ThroughHerLens.html
Thrilled to be a part of such a wonderful, prestigious group of women photographers and artists. Thanks for Carla Ellard at The Wittliff Collections. Many thanks to Bill Wittliff for having my work in his collection.
Photograph included: “The Clown, Oaxaca MX, 2003” – The Wittliff Collections at Texas State University in San Antonio, TX. Starting August 2020.
Back in October, 2019 I went to the great Medium Photo Review in San Diego. The entire experience was fantastic! I met lots of artists who inspired me, reviewers who motivated me into trying new approaches with my work and the city itself was lovely. The founders and creators were helpful and sincere. We were lucky to listen to Luis Gonzales Palma speak about his life work! I hope to go back one day and in the mean time wish all the best to the people I met along the way.
Kat Kiernan – Don’t Take Pictures
Here is a list (w/links) of artists, curators and photographers who inspired me:
Luis Gonzales Palma – Presentation
REVIEWERS
Medium Photo – San Diego
Kat Kiernan – Don’t Take Pictures
Dina Mitrani – Dina Mitrani Gallery
Douglas Marshall – Marshall Contemporary
Chantel Paul – San Diego State University Downtown Gallery
ARTISTS
Paula Riff
Sandra Klein
Bridget Conn
Vanessa Marsch
Jennifer Georgescu
Justyna Badach
Shannon Benine
Christopher Ammon
Shannon Leith
Michael Sakasegawa
Rachel Helden
Molly Peters
Amanda Schilling
Krista Wortendyke
Finished “Fearless” with twin girls Lola and Sofia! Turned out amazing. This process, platinum on vellum gets easier the more I do it, but I’m definitely wanting to change the aesthetic a bit and diversify my body of work, Twin Elements.
Decided to go with copper b/c it gave it a more antique-vintage look. The one thing about photographing these finished platinum on vellum prints is that it doesn’t translate the same. I’m looking forward to having this body of work hang soon! I have no idea where to go, but a gallery that likes alternative process is my hope.
I also love the Hitchcock-ian vibe this piece has! Figuring out the girls’ wardrobe was fun, I needed something bouncy and flow-y with a hint of 50’s. Turned out great.
Rhea McCarter Craft – makeup artist @ ADORE in Austin, TX
Chancy Cone Oliver – hair artist @ ADORE
Christa Blackwood – helped me with lighting and everything else!
“Fearless” is my ode to living life fearlessly, something that can be difficult to do sometimes. I chose to be bold and not let fear be a part of my being. I truly love what I do, and feel grateful every day that I’m able to create in my darkroom. It is my sanctuary and where I get to put my imagination onto paper. How lucky I am!!!
I also wanted to show that when you have a partner through life sometimes it can be easier to conquer your goals because you have that person next to you. I feel lucky to be a twin.
Here’s the work in progress. Framing soon.
Fearless, 19″x29″, Platinum on Vellum, Gilded Copper
Thank you to Don’t Take Pictures magazine for including one of my pieces, “Aground, Twin Elements” as their Photo of the Day.
Very humbled considering how many talented photographers have been selected.
Photo of the Day @ Don’t Take Pictures – Dec 16, 2018
One of my new favorite artists I discovered from these Photos of the Day is Merel Schoneveld – wow, her work is incredible. The moments she captures are so creative and reminds me of Magnum photographer Nikos Economopoulos who is one of my all time favs. Schoneveld is a talented street photographer. Check her out!! Too many to favor but this one is on top for sure!
I am honored and humbled to be included in the Nov 2018 edition of South Writ Large online publication.
https://southwritlarge.com/issues/fall-2018/
https://southwritlarge.com/articles/portfolio-twin-elements/
Thank you to editor Katherine Doss for finding me through my amazing and talented friend Martha Lynn Coon who is also in this publication.
Life has been a little tough lately and photographing Fiona always cheers me up. This kid is so easy! The fact that she’s use to the camera in her face I think has helped make her a great poser 🙂
Here are some of my favorite images from that day.
Detail of “Hiding” (Name might change), August 2018 Changed name to “Lost” Nov 2018
Completed my newest addition to Twin Elements, “Hiding” (Might change the name).
Platinum on vellum, print size 20″x14″, 8 different negatives, silver leaf backing.
Taped and ready for cutting
Thanks as always to my beautiful twin models and hair/makeup team!
Meredith and Lea – Twins
Rhea McCarter Craft – makeup artist @ ADORE in Austin, TX
Chancy Cone Oliver – hair artist @ ADORE
Christa Blackwood – helped me with lighting and everything else!
What a great photoshoot the other day – it’s been a while, but I’m finally blogging about it. I have a hard time keeping up with this online thing.
Definitely printing the b&w image – platinum on vellum. Wanting to do another alternative process but time doesn’t really allow me to learn an entire new technique with chemicals and such. I don’t want to lose momentum on this series.
Here’s a pic of my amazing team that helped put all of this together!!!
Rhea McCarter Craft – makeup from ADORE in Austin. Chancy Cone Oliver – hair. And I call the fabulous models L & S (for online privacy). Christa Blackwood helped me with lighting and everything else! And the models’ mom helped out too, it was great!
Looking forward to printing…
