Artist Information:
Christian Harkness
Tallahassee, FL
United States
Member Since: Aug 2000
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Artist Statement:
Artist Statement:
My interest in photography
ranges from the traditional
documentary work to photo art
and digital manipulation.
After having spent decades
using darkrooms to obtain my
prints, I now take great joy
and delight in the
opportunities the digital
darkroom provides. Most
enjoyably of all, it gives me
the ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
Exhibitions:
The Island Hotel, Cedar Key,
Fl, 2002-2007
Fukuoka Imagina Exhibit,
Japan, 2007
TerzoOcchio Exhibit, Bobbio,
Italy, 2006
Cedar Key Arts Center, Cedar
Key, FL, 2000
Oak Hall Gallery, Gainesville,
Florida 1997
Oak Hall Gallery,
Gainesville, Florida 1997
Artists’ League Annual,
University Gallery, Florida
State University, 1993
“Drop Point ...
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Artist Galleries:
The Barefoot Artist Gallery
Second Street
Cedar Key, Florida 32625
352-543-9972
Artist574@inetw.net...
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Christian Harkness's Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Christian Harkness's Portfolio.
Artist Statement:
My interest in photography ranges from the traditional documentary work to photo art and digital manipulation. After having spent decades using darkrooms to obtain my prints, I now take great joy and delight in the opportunities the digital darkroom provides. Most enjoyably of all, it gives me the opportunity to re-examine many of my prints and negatives, and re-conceptualize them.
Even when doing traditional documentary work, I am never totally satisfied that my images deal with the whole range of facts and emotions that are part of a particular project. So, I find it refreshing that I can digitally infuse my work with the emotion and meaning that sometimes escapes the black and white negatives with which I work.
Working digitally also frees me from the dark and isolated environment of the traditional darkroom. It allows me to work with a cup of tea by my side, and take breaks without having to worry about ruining chemistry or my prints.
Most of the work represented here flows from my personal experience as filter through literature or philosophy. My “Every Angel is Terrifying….” portfolio deals with the sadness and grief that comes from losing youth and beauty ... |
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