Dale M Reid
The Creature (Series)
DESCRIPTION
In 2011, I started to include the oyster mushroom as part of my portfolio. Today, it represents a significant component of my portfolio of artwork. Recently, I have started to add other wild mushrooms to my subject matter.
The images presented are silver gelatin prints created from 2016 to 2017. I call this series of images “The Creature”. The interesting aspect with these images, they represent two individual pairs. I have more images with the mushroom taking on the look of a creature that could be used in a larger exhibition. What creatures do you think they reflect?
AUTHOR
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 transgender 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.
Today, her artwork is primarily created in the studio where she imbues botanical subjects with unimaginable personality and emotion.
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