Tag: #landscape

The Dow Project- My Earth

Published

By Art to Change the World

Exhibition dates: January 6th to February 28th

Opening event: January 17th from 5-8 pm,  2242 University Ave West, St Paul, MN 55114

Event website: https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/dow-gallery-the-earth-exhibition/


Two works selected Danger and Pallet MTN.

Both images come matted and framed in a black metal frame sized 16×20 (frame).

Danger

Walking along Mississippi River Road in Saint Paul, Minnesota I found this sign warning me of the appending Danger of the cliff’s edge. I first thought this sign needed to heed its own warning, but more profound thoughts went to COVID and civil unrest while living in Minnesota; how as a society we are failing one another.  Simple gestures of kindness towards others seemed something of the past being replaced with a “me” civilization with extreme views laced with violence instead of using words and basic respect for one another, knowing that we can agree to disagree and still live in peace.  I believe we are all here to help raise each other up when we fall giving each other the support we need while dealing with life circumstances. 

Pallet Mountain
Pallet Mountain

Pallet MTN

My soul was itching to get out and wonder; but instead of looking to natural landscape, a nudge from the universe to photograph industrial landscapes.  I wanted to bring attention to human consumption and waste of our natural resources.  What is man trying to do here?  Create a mountain of trash for the gods?  Or is it paying respect to Mother Nature trying to recycle what was taken from her?  What do you see? 

Winter Solstice 2024

Published

Various Artists- Member show

Dates: December 13th– January 5, 2025

Website: https://griffinmuseum.org/show/winter-solstice-2024/

Address: 67 Shore Road, Winchester MA 01890

Selected work: Watercolor Tree

It’s a steamy Monday morning here in Cabin Country, Minnesota. At first glance, this looks dreary, but find the peace this dew-covered window gives. Mother Nature grabs my attention again and gives me something to see that I haven’t paid attention to in the past. I give thanks for simple blessings like this image. I find beauty in the storm; I find my inner peace.

The Cabin Show at Dow Gallery

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The Cabin Show at Dow Gallery

Exhibition dates: august 17th through October 5th, 2024

Location: 2242 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55114

Website: https://www.dowartgallery.com/

The great news just keeps pouring in!  I have two more works accepted into the Cabin Art show just minutes from my home! 

Accepted works:

End of Day

Sunsets are proof that no matter what happens, every day can end beautifully by Kristen Butler- Go out and be one with Mother Nature; allow her to show you we are all one with the universe.  So, fill your heart with beautiful images that keep your Soul’s light shining bright!  End of Day reminds me of a symphony, where all participants flow in harmony and my camera is the composer- one of the best gifts given to me from nature. 

Beach Life

Life is like an Ocean or in this case a Great Lake; sometimes it can be calm, rough waves, gorgeous blue waters, or jet black with white caps but at the end of the day it is always beautiful.   Simple views like this help me recharge my soul, releasing creativity like endorphins after a workout so I can share my visual art to the world.

WINTER SOLSTICE SHOW: Griffin Museum of Photography’s ALL Members Show

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The Griffin Museum of Photography 10th Annual Winter Solstice Exhibition. Held in the main gallery from early December through early January.

Exhibit dates: December 8, 2022 – January 8, 2023

Reception: Thursday, December 10, 2022, from 4 – 6:00 pm

Website for more information about Show

https://griffinmuseum.org/show/ws_2022/

Image selected: Sleeping Bear beach -Photozaic

Sized 16x14x1 one-of-a-kind art

Image Title: Sleeping Bear Beach

The Ashininaabek people used the Mother Bear as a landmark and tell the story about how she came to be there.  Long ago, along the Wisconsin shoreline, a mother bear and her two cubs were driven into Lake Michigan by a raging forest fire. The bears swam for many hours, but soon the cubs tired. Mother bear reached the shore first and climbed to the top of a high bluff to watch and wait for her cubs. The cubs drowned within sight of the shore. The Great Spirit created two islands to mark the spot where the cubs disappeared and then created a solitary dune to represent the eternal vigil of mother bear.  

These images reminded me of the gulf coast just minus the salty ocean air. 

I watched as morning fog kissed the landscape, slowly burning off showing Lake Michigan’s beautiful teal-blue waters.  While I was exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes, I had the story above playing around in my head; carefully documenting the landscape with both color and infrared cameras.

Sleeping Bear Beach

Photozaic statement:

How can I construct an image that moves beyond the surface? Photozaics, of course!

My award-winning Photozaics are inspired where Van Gogh’s textures meet Ansel Adam’s simplicity near the intersection of Bob Ross’ healing vibes. This technique is a labor-intensive multi-step process and starts out with my journey into nature; recording the landscapes that spark my eye may it be rolling hills or a babbling brook.  After modifying the composition, I take the print and head to the stained-glass shop to find matching colors.  I cut the glass by hand taking smaller shards, and placing them in a rock tumbler to remove sharp edges while larger pieces are sanded by hand and assembled the frame.  Grouting finishes the artwork allowing the detail of each cut glass shape to add texture to my art.

Art heals the mind, body, and soul.  Research has shown a correlation between participating in cultural activities, like Crafting, visiting art galleries, and attending concerts have increased rates of good health.  By creating Photozaics, it is my hope to connect with you through a multi-sensory mixed media presentation that tickles sight and encourages your touch.

War or Peace?

Published

By ART IMPACT® INTERNATIONAL

Thursday, September 15, 2022, to Saturday, December 31, 2022

Artists illustrate their creative thoughts on the subject of War

or Peace. Their talents are showcased to help raise funds for

Youth for Human Rights, Washington, D.C. Chapter.

3D Virtual gallery below:

https://artspaces.kunstmatrix.com/en/exhibition/10658987/war-or-peace

online catalog of selected works links below

https://artspaces.kunstmatrix.com/en/exhibition/10658987/catalog

My image selected is Refugee Trees- Story unedited

The Trees are walking away from the forest they’ve only known, fleeing invasive species that are killing them. Like refugees wandering into the unknown seeking safe grounds to flourish.   I dedicate this picture to all the refugees worldwide who have endured this journey’s pain.  I’ve donated money to humanitarian aides but still feel helpless as I watch this war unfold on Tv in my safe home.  I will pay higher gas prices and bite my tongue as this is a small price for what Putin is doing to Ukraine and the world.    I will cut back on other areas, like dining out, and buying unnecessary “stuff” and put that money towards Humanitarian Aid to help the people of Ukraine.   I write that because I saw a Ukrainian woman on the news say to the world, “appreciate the little things in life like seeing blue skies and breathing fresh air.”  I do appreciate the little things in life and do this also in honor of her request, as I have a roof over my head and food in my fridge and for that I’m grateful. My advice to you, the next time you bitch about inflation for the cost of food and gas think of Ukraine and what they are going through, and SHUT UP!   

Refugee Trees
Refugee Trees

You And Your Camera

Published

Cultural Center of Cape Cod

https://www.cultural-center.org/

Online Exhibition starting September 20th, 2022.

Training Day

An image is of a man and his best girl named Summit.  This was her first time jumping off the pontoon to retrieve her favorite toy and my cousin, Tim wouldn’t allow her to swim on her own until she was ready! So, he jumped in grabbed the other end of the toy and they both Doggie paddled to the boat. 

Griffin Museum presents- Vantage Point Exhibition

Published

Dates: June 21st- September 12th, 2022

Downtown Boston’s Lafayette City Center, MA

Online: https://griffinmuseum.org/show/vantage-point-the-view-from-here/

16×20 metal Frame only- Crissy Beach Digital infrared bnw photograph

Price $499.00

Crissy Beach

Sometimes you just need to surrender to the scene and get pulled into the wonders it has to offer your senses.  That is what happened to me when I came upon this boardwalk while walking the beaches in San Francisco’s Marina District.  The boardwalk pulls me to the water and my eyes circle around the remnants of old docks, Sausalito, and Alcatraz off in the distance.  I can still smell the salty sea air and hear the foghorn sounding off warning ships of the bridge when I look at this photo.

Crissy Beach
Crissy Beach
Crissy Beach framed with satin black metal frame- anti-reflective Plexi glass with acid-free matting.

Green / Light Online Exhibition

Published

https://www.cultural-center.org/

Starting April 14th, 2022.

Skeleton Rafters- 16×20 simple black matt and frame

Rafter Skeletons
Skeleton Rafters

As the wood rafters decay, they provide a source of life for future plants to grow on.  Mother Nature has been working hard to eliminate the man-made structure but it’s not going down without a fight.  Awe-inspiring to see nature reclaiming Her space that humans abandoned a long time ago.   My eye immediately caught sight of the lime green moss, but when I approached to get a closer look, I was surprised that the nails were still intact, standing the test of time.

2nd Annual artist member showcase

Published

Praxis Gallery

Exhibition dates: February 19th through March 5th, 2022

Location: 2637 27th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406

https://www.praxisphotocenter.org/

Seeds Planted
Seeds Planted

Road trips recharge my soul and fuel my creativity.  On this road trip, I headed to Sleepy Eye, MN where they have the nicest owners of Sleepy Eye stain glass shop.  The drive takes a few hours to get there, and I enjoy taking the single-lane county highways.  The landscape is dotted with farmhouses, newly planted crops, gently rolling hills, small creeks with forest groves.  I was blessed with Bob Ross kind of clouds, Horses greeting me to say good morning. 

This scene captivated my eyes as the hint of lime green sprouts just breaking the jet-black soil accompanied the Seeds Mother Nature planted earlier in the Spring.

Solidarity Street Gallery-2021 Indigenous Sovereignty & Environmental Justice

Published

One-of-a-kind art and cultural festival centered around Justice, Equity and Solidarity

Build Community.  Stand in Solidarity.  Create a Just + Equitable Future.

Dates: September 23-25, 2021

Location: Payne Avenue, Saint Paul, MN

MNI SOTA MAKOCE

https://www.solidaritystreetgallery.org/

I’m humbled and honored to be a part of this event.  I will have one of my photographs located at the Gallery (967 Payne Ave) and two photographs printed on large vinyl hanging outside Wilbur’s Auto Service. 

Below are the images I captured in my hometown of Saint Paul; both were taken at the Mounds Park area.

Chugging into Fog and Saint Paul view with Prairie grasses.

  • Wilbur's Auto Service
    Wilbur’s Auto Service
  • Chugging into Fog
    Chugging into Fog
  • Saint Paul w prairie hort
    Saint Paul w prairie hort