LORI LEJEUNE: GAMES AND CONSTRUCTED REALITY
now through December 7
 

"Lori Lejeune's use of 3-D and animation software to generate photographs of cosmic chessboards that never existed outside of the computer demonstrates remarkable ingenuity and competence in new media. Her comparison of this digital construction to the way the mind generates its perception of the outer world and the way that shared fictions generate social reality are encoded in her use of the standard cultural trope of chess as metaphor for the game of life." -- Dr. Jerry Cullum, noted art critic

Lori Lejeune's unconventional, other-worldly chess constructs challenge the traditional definition of a photograph. Her work is almost entirely a construction as the photograph is created by computer-generating a three-dimensional scene in a time-consuming process that can be thought of as a combination of sculpture and photography. Although not a chess player herself, her chess images are thoughtful inventions that offer metaphors for rules, regimentation and playfulness. They tell stories of everyday choices and challenges, victories and defeat in the game of life. Several of the titles refer to named situations in chess, such as "Bad Bishop," when the bishop is likely to be a liability, and "Zugzwang," when any move available to you worsens your position. "Nearly Surrounded" is a piece where the central character has one avenue of escape. Both of the "Endgame" pieces refer to the names of final positions in chess where the game can be won, or at least not lost, if you play your game carefully. With chess, she highlights scenarios in the game of life. Lori Lejeune's photographic constructions often place things outside of familiar and common contexts as a means of drawing attention to this underlying significance.

The work of Lori Lejeune reflects current times, pushing boundaries of the photographic medium while offering unexpected visions that open doors to reflection and musing. With invented realities, she presents photographic fictions that delve for deeper truths.

 

BIO

Lori Lejeune is an artist in Atlanta who explores the intersection of art and technology in her photographic and mixed media work. Her artwork has been shown in over 100 exhibitions throughout the U.S. and is included in corporate, private and museum collections. Collectors include: the Charter Management Company, Coronado Press, the Museum of South Texas, Mexic-Arte Museum, and the University of Texas Benson/Romo Collection, among others.

Prior gallery and juried exhibitions include those in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Silicon Valley and Atlanta. Her work has been included in museum exhibitions in California and in Texas.

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