Ann Ginsburgh Hofkin
The 2009 Chelsea International Fine Art Competition - Collective Exhibition
August 14 - September 2, 2009
Reception:
Thursday August 20, 2009 6-8 PM
Press Release
Ann Ginsburgh Hofkin captures breathtaking images which are imbued with dynamic energy and tension. Working with black and white infrared film, she is able to capture on film frequencies of light not visible to the naked human eye. This gives the images a depth and intensity that makes them truly striking, and allows all the nuances of the land and skyscapes to be expressed. Dramatic cloud formations sweep and swirl across the images, capturing the moment frozen in time.
Ann Ginsburgh Hofkin lives and works in Long Lake, MN.
Artist Statement
My photographs of dramatic cloud formations, sinuous bodies of water, or sensual trees and foliage articulate my appreciation for the mystery inherent in our world. I use black and white infrared film because it captures both the visible spectrum and the infrared light that lies outside what the human eye can see. This medium accentuates the contrast between light and shadow, enhancing our sense of the unknowable and the mysterious and underscoring the limitations of our perceptions. This heightens my awareness of all that is fragile and precious in our lives. I look at the world around us more carefully, and I cherish the human relationships of which I am a part more wholeheartedly. It would give me great pleasure to have my viewers join me in the appreciation of this augmented life experience.
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