Co- exhibiting with Blue: an exploration of Color & Contemplation.
Eruption
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My image: Eruption
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Let the Fire in the skylight the fire in your soul, let the beauty all around you inspire you! by Danett Britt- This image has been mistaken, by locals, for a Wildfire that took place in Forest Lake, MN. But instead, is a simple storm cloud developing overhead giving the impression of a Volcanic Eruption.
This collection is available for solo shows, exhibitions, and gallery representation. Please feel free to contact me for more information about this collection.
This collection is available for solo shows, exhibitions, and gallery representation. Please feel free to contact me for more information about this collection.
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.
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 adding the texture to my art.
Photozaic below is sized 20x17x1- All are unique works of art that are a must-see and feel!
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Pine Edged Road
Sometimes the path in life is not clearly defined. The only thing you can do is breathe deeply, put your faith in the universe, and take the first step. Life’s road will have curves, enjoy them as they will bring you to wonderful places if you surrender. Road trips allow my mind to wander and absorb what Mother Nature shows me. I especially love watching the landscape change from mountains to desert; from city to Rolling country farms; brightly colored flowers to drab gray foggy scenes. All of these are gifts from her, so give thanks. Get out in nature and recharge your soul!
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!
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.
My exhibition will be a combination of my collections Spirit of the land meets Sanctuary of the Soul.
” Spirit of the Land” documented in infrared black and white photography. They portray an otherworldly, surreal, almost dreamlike state that feels three-dimensional. These images are matted and framed in simple black, and they blend nicely with my award-winning Photozaics from “Sanctuary from the soul “collection. The inspiration came from 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 I spark my eye may it be rolling hills, 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 assemble the frame. Grouting finishes the artwork allowing the detail of each cut glass shape adding the texture to my art.
Just a few examples you will see at this exhbition
Wolf-n-Bear Coming up Peachywishes or Weeds? sHorse LoveColorado Bound
In this collection, the works of art are Mixed media; a combination of my loves of photography and mosaics that I call photoziacs. The artwork is available in various sizes, from 16×14 to 30×26 (long edge). These works of art change and exhibitions can be customized to fit the gallery’s space. They sell quickly so this is just an example of what I have to offer.
Contact me for Exhibition and Gallery representation at ncmguirestudio@gmail.com or call me at 651-470-0872.
The Fulton Group will be hosting an *Art4Good* fundraiser for the exhibition on *Thursday, August 18, 2022, from 6- 9 PM *at The Q.arma Building <http://www.qarmabuilding.com/> located in Northeast Minneapolis.
NOTE: THIS IS A ONE-DAY-ONLY EVENT!
Q-Arma
1224 Quincy St. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
I will have the two works of art below for sale for this Fundraiser, as a fellow member of Art to change the World, I’m honored to donate my artwork to the Fulton Group’s upcoming exhibition.
Why are they doing this? details below about future exhibition:
Herman Milligan is co-curating along with *Art4Good* artist, Howard Oransky, an upcoming photography exhibition at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’ Katherine E. Nash Gallery (Department of Art) entitled, *A Picture Gallery of the Soul <https://cla.umn.edu/art/galleries-public-programs/katherine-e-nash-gallery>
Howard is the Director of The Galley. The exhibition focuses on a historical review of Black American photography from the 1800s to the present and will run from *September 13 – December 10, 2022,
Campering Life FramedSized small
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$699.00
Campering Life is a 5×7 matted photo that is framed in an 8×10 simple black frame and matt.
Green is a 5×7 matted photo that is framed in my photoziac. OD is 16x14x1- this work is a mixed media of photography and mosaics. An original work of art.
