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Wendi Schneider united states
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Equipoise
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entry description
The States of Grace series comprises Figura, Flora and Fauna photographs to illuminate the dazzling grace of the natural world. I'm drawn to the sinuous lines of natural forms and strive to capture the fleeting beauty that is often overlooked, to preserve that mystical moment that stills time. I photograph intuitively - what I feel, as much as what I see. Informed by a background in oil painting and art history, I portray a personal interpretation, rather than a strict representation, to find balance between the real and the imagined. In visual balance I find serenity. The image is layered with textures and color and printed with pigment ink on vellum. White gold leaf is applied to the back of the image, highlighting the intrinsic value of the treasured subjects. Throughout history, civilizations have prized the usage of gold for its beauty and sanctity. The alchemy of transforming my images by literally illuminating them through gilding conveys the historic spirituality of these precious metals.about the photographer
Wendi Schneider is an award-winning artist whose sensual photographs are best known for their graceful composition and delicate balance between the real and the imagined. Her images are inspired by the sinuous lines of organic forms, a background in painting and art history and the lush beauty of her southern heritage. A major contributor to the original Victoria Magazine, her portfolio also includes nearly 100 book covers and the re-creation of the 1901 Picayune’s Creole Cook Book. She moved from New York to Denver in 1994, continuing to photograph for magazines, book covers and annual reports, adding design, art direction, and photography, primarily for the luxurious Pura Vida Fitness and Spa. She recently relegated that work to an agency to immerse in her fine art photography. Schneider’s latest body of work, “States of Grace” illuminates fleeting impressions of figura, flora and fauna, layering image, texture and color digitally. She creates pigment ink prints on vellum and hand applies 24k gold, white gold or silver leaf on verso to create texture and luminosity, suffusing the intrinsic value of the treasured subjects with the historic spirituality and sanctity of the precious metals. Her photographs have been exhibited and collected internationally. She is represented by A Gallery For Fine Photography in New Orleans and Galeria Photo/Graphic is San Miguel de Allende.back to gallery
