honorable mention
Dale M Reid canada
title
Transcending Medium
Initially, my foral studies were shot against a black background. In 2012, I first identified floral subjects that were more suitable shot against a white backgound; thereby, the start of this series.
Reid's belief in herself has allowed her to chart a new course in life as a full-time professional artist and woman. As Dale transitioned through her new life journey, she developed technical skills, questioned convention, trusted her instincts, and with her passion, was able to craft a distinctive artistic voice. Her artwork ranges from classical to sensual to erotic and engages the viewer to question what they see.
Owning who we are, respecting and trusting our character, and engaging people has allowed Dale to be accepted as a respected woman and professional artist.
In this digitalized world of pop art photography, Dale's unique traditional monochromatic images contain elements of being a painting or graphite. The lack of color allows the viewer to focus on the variety of textures and the richness of interesting lines and shapes that engage in an elegant, visual synthesis in each photograph.
Reid developed her artistic style with a strong focus on creating landscape images ranging from maritime to urban to industrial views. Today, her artwork is primarily created in the studio where she imbues botanical subjects with unimaginable personality and emotion.
Dale has achieved international recognition through participation in solo and group exhibitions, receiving awards and having her artwork published in print and online.
Dale M Reid is currently based in Toronto, Canada.
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entry description
Transcending Medium creates the illusion of a sketch or painting via photography. Through the selection of the subject and the artistic use of light and exposure, the high-contrast silver gelatin prints take on a look of other mediums. There is no digital manipulation or intervention involved in the process. It is through Dale M Reid’s execution of darkroom artistry that an illusion is accomplished.Initially, my foral studies were shot against a black background. In 2012, I first identified floral subjects that were more suitable shot against a white backgound; thereby, the start of this series.
about the photographer
Contemporary fine art photographer Dale M Reid took charge of her destiny by making a commitment to herself and her life partner and soulmate.Reid's belief in herself has allowed her to chart a new course in life as a full-time professional artist and woman. As Dale transitioned through her new life journey, she developed technical skills, questioned convention, trusted her instincts, and with her passion, was able to craft a distinctive artistic voice. Her artwork ranges from classical to sensual to erotic and engages the viewer to question what they see.
Owning who we are, respecting and trusting our character, and engaging people has allowed Dale to be accepted as a respected woman and professional artist.
In this digitalized world of pop art photography, Dale's unique traditional monochromatic images contain elements of being a painting or graphite. The lack of color allows the viewer to focus on the variety of textures and the richness of interesting lines and shapes that engage in an elegant, visual synthesis in each photograph.
Reid developed her artistic style with a strong focus on creating landscape images ranging from maritime to urban to industrial views. Today, her artwork is primarily created in the studio where she imbues botanical subjects with unimaginable personality and emotion.
Dale has achieved international recognition through participation in solo and group exhibitions, receiving awards and having her artwork published in print and online.
Dale M Reid is currently based in Toronto, Canada.
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