Outsider Art Photography

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Saturday, April 4, 2009

UNESCO, the educational subsidiary of UNITED NATIONS

In light of his geo-artistic interests and desire to engage people with the earth in new and compelling ways, UNESCO paleontologist Andrea Baucon, Geopark Naturtejo Meseta Meridional, Portugal traces a compelling story and history of Geology and Art beginning with the works of Leonardo daVinci. I am deeply grateful and honored to have been interviewed and included in this important publication. Several of my signature and pioneering fine art photographs, including the seminal “Mother Nature” fine art photographic reflection of the “Vagina,” the stirring image of “The Shaman” from my “Primitive Nature” collection; as well as a selection from my “Colours of Nature” collection were all included as “key examples” in the Feb/March, 2009 volume of the UNESCO publication. (Link to UNESCO article on right – choose ARIAL version) NOTE: It is a large article and pdf file – I hope you enjoy – it is well worth reading.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Vasquez Rocks

Shadowy

On Guard

@ Vasquez Rocks
California

Tribal Warrior

Rising Desert Face

Thursday, January 1, 2009

“Untitled, I see…

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Mother Nature
at my door
how lovely her hair

this day

In the Beginning

In the Beginning, this was the first image I found that day I had set out on a hunt with my camera to see if I could capture the essence of the antique tribal and Asian art created by the indigenous peoples of the world. It was my desire to draw on the highly symbolic and diverse canvas of stone; to find rock formations sculpted by our own Mother Nature using geologic and atmospheric conditions as her mediums. As well, I felt inspired, even called upon by the native spirits of the land to create this unusual and unique perception of nature. It was this particular iconic image of the vagina which chooses to draw on a mostly unknown, yet rich and significant ancient art history when it was revered, considered sacred and public art. A history I will further elaborate on in later blogs. This image gave birth to all of my forthcoming unique and original “earth art” photographic collections including a “Primitive Nature” an “Erotic Nature” and a “Colours of Nature,” collection. In retrospect I have realized that many of these images are self-portraits, many reflecting an internal emotional process; even outcomes of a personal healing as seen in the image of “The Shaman.” On that day, seeing myself reflected in nature in this way was a circular in nature kind of spiritual experience which underscored an ancient and profound idea; that we are One with Nature and Nature is One with Us. The beauty of this image along with the idea of all being one with nature touched me deeply। In an effort so that all women might see themselves reflected in nature in this lovely, healing way, I went on to create a cross cultural triage, using the same rock subject but with a different lighting। I was then able to set out with a certain confidence and compelling curiosity to find an all inclusive representation of “erotic” images and the hauntingly stunning, naturally sculpted “primitive” images found in nature। Chosen as a “key example” in UNESCO publication. Article, “Geology and Art; an unorthodox perspective” by Andrea Baucon

An Exhibit
Honoring 87 years of Women’s right to vote
at
Ruth Bachofner Gallery
Bergamot Station Arts Center
Santa Monica, CA
April 14 – May 26, 2007
87 Ltd. Editions “8 x 10”