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Beyond the Sea – Photographs of the British Seaside
January 6, 2020 @ 10:00 am - February 2, 2020 @ 10:00 pm
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See unique images of the English seaside as you’ve never seen it before as photographer (and Inwood resident) Kathleen Holloway evokes a bygone era of beach huts, deck chairs, Punch & Judy shows, and ice cream under gray, brooding skies.
Artist Statement
After marrying my husband, Clive, in 2016, I visited his family in England, and traveled around the south coast, capturing snapshots of life and nature in the beautiful county of Dorset.
My photographic style blends well with the tradition of the British seaside. The vibrant colored doors on beach huts against gray skies, the sharp lines of the roof peaks, and graphic striped deck chairs that dot the rocky shores all help create a fairy tale world of yesterday.
Adding layers of encaustic wax to my photographs adds to the vintage feel of the work. Encaustic, or painting with wax, has been around since the ancient Greeks who used wax and colored pigments to paint funeral portraits as tribute to the departed. Layering encaustic wax over photographic images gives each piece a translucence, with added depth and texture enhancing the photos. It also provides an archival quality to the photos.
Biography
The daughter of a commercial artist, Kathleen Holloway grew up with an appreciation for multiple art forms including painting, drawing, and photography.
Taught the basics by her father, her passion for cameras and film grew. Kathleen studied photography at junior college then continued her education at The Art Institute of Seattle, WA. Additional study was pursued through workshops and portfolio reviews with some of the leading photographers in the fine art field. She went on to pursue a career as a photo editor in publishing and network television and has now been in this field for over 25 years.
Fusing traditional techniques with modern elements, Kathleen shoots black and white film then digitally enhances them to give the impression of a hand tinted landscape or coats them in encaustic medium to give the image more depth. She has traveled throughout Europe, the U.S., and Japan seeking out moments that excite her.
Ms. Holloway currently lives in Inwood, works in midtown, and loves New York City.
All works for sale. Contact artist.
Web: www.kathleenholloway.com
Email: kathleen@kathleenholloway.com
Curated and presented by Inwood Art Works
