Artist's Statement
My current work is an immersion of my life in my art. I photograph flowers exclusively. Well perhaps a few mushrooms.
I grew up on a farm where I gained an appreciation of nature which has remained a lifelong passion. I currently have a garden where I grow all the flowers I photograph. This way I am able to record all phases in the lives of my flowers in all kinds of weather. My objective is to create images which are a reflection of my feelings.
I overcome the limitations of the camera and lens through special techniques. One of which is to make multiple exposures (usually 10 - 25) for each composition. Using a tripod, while varying the focus points and amount of light (f stop) I get the raw material. This enables me to composite an image controlling the clarity and tones of the picture to correspond to my visualization of the final product. I then process the image to achieve the effect I want.
My intent is to create an image, using flowers, that evokes a wide range of emotions. It is to be a mirror where I, the artist, and the audience share the ability to see ourselves. Obviously the reflections differ.
I print all of my own work in Limited Editions of 25 using carefully chosen archival materials.
Bert GF Shankman
My current work is an immersion of my life in my art. I photograph flowers exclusively. Well perhaps a few mushrooms.
I grew up on a farm where I gained an appreciation of nature which has remained a lifelong passion. I currently have a garden where I grow all the flowers I photograph. This way I am able to record all phases in the lives of my flowers in all kinds of weather. My objective is to create images which are a reflection of my feelings.
I overcome the limitations of the camera and lens through special techniques. One of which is to make multiple exposures (usually 10 - 25) for each composition. Using a tripod, while varying the focus points and amount of light (f stop) I get the raw material. This enables me to composite an image controlling the clarity and tones of the picture to correspond to my visualization of the final product. I then process the image to achieve the effect I want.
My intent is to create an image, using flowers, that evokes a wide range of emotions. It is to be a mirror where I, the artist, and the audience share the ability to see ourselves. Obviously the reflections differ.
I print all of my own work in Limited Editions of 25 using carefully chosen archival materials.
Bert GF Shankman
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