Title: Door Detail Artist: William Dreskin Medium: Archival Photograph Size: Height x Width: 16" x 24" This is the photo only. See the accessory below for this item with frame. Click on IMAGE for larger viewAbout the Artist: My photography is centered on the beauty and intricate patterns found in the natural world and in man-made structures as well. There is particular attention given to abstract forms in nature that are continually appearing and disappearing all around us. The subjects range from landscapes and wildlife to sand forms in tidal pools and details of a crumbling wall of an abandoned house. My interest in art goes back as far as I can remember, and I began sketching and painting while in middle school. As a teen growing up in New Jersey, I spent a lot of time in New York City’s museums, especially the Museum of Modern Art, and I was very drawn to abstract expressionism. My artwork at that time (drawings, paintings, welded sculptures, and constructions) was influenced by the work of Joan Miro, Paul Klee, and Wassily Kandinsky. After moving to California, I began to take photos on trips to the Sierra, Mount Lassen, Big Sur, and Point Reyes. Starting with landscapes and details of flora and fauna, my interest in doing photography as a way to express pure abstract form has increased over the years. The scope and intent of my photography is natural rhythm, patterns, and color that show the interconnectedness of the macrocosm and microcosm; the photographs relate deep space Hubble telescope images to patterns in a 2” fragment of serpentine rock, and reveal patterns in rock lichen that evoke aboriginal sacred paintings. Reviews: “The lush colors of these well-composed close-ups of natural scenes from the seashore to the deep woods will inspire you to hoof to such sites yourself.” Paul McHugh, San Francisco Chronicle “If you know someone who is passionate or intrigued about Marin's natural beauty, consider Wendy and William Dreskin's 2006 wall calendar.” PJ Bremier, Marin Independent Journal “The natural beauty of Marin County is done magnificent justice by William Dreskin’s vivid, nuanced photography.” Ketaki Gokhale, Marin Scope Newspapers Selected Group and Solo Exhibitions North American Nature Photographers Association 2007 Fine Art Exhitibion, Palm Springs, California Marin Society of Artists, 79th Annual Members Show 2006 Marin Society of Artists, “Still Waters”, Ross, California, 2006 Marin Open Studios Gallery, Corte Madera, California, 2006 Marin Open Studios, San Anselmo, California, 2006 Pacific Union Realtors, Mill Valley, California, 2006 Artisans Gallery – S.F. “Absolutely Abstract”, Bay Area Artists Exhibition, San Rafael, California, 2006 Art League of Northern California Gallery, “It’s Photography”, Novato, California, 2006 Officer’s Club - Presidio, San Francisco, California, 2006 Gallery at the Bay Model, “Nature’s Light”, Sausalito, California, 2005 Officer’s Club - Presidio, San Francisco, California, 2005 Enoteca Viansa, San Francisco, California CA, 2005 Marin Open Studios Gallery, Larkspur, California 2005 Marin Open Studios, San Anselmo, California, 2005 Marin County Fair Fine Arts Exhibition, San Rafael, California, 2005 Marin County Civic Center Gallery, San Rafael, California, 2005 Marin County Visitors Bureau, Larkspur, California, 2005 Marin County Fair Fine Arts Exhibition, San Rafael, California, 2004 Publications American Art Collector, Vol.3, Book 1, Alcove Books, California, 2006 Nature Lover’s Calendar, California, WDP Prints and Calendars, 2006 Protecting People, Pets, and the Environment (calendar), Marin County, California, Pollution Prevention Program, 2006 Protecting Our Water and Wildlife (calendar), Marin County, California Pollution Prevention Program, 2005 American Art Collector, Vol.2, Book 1, Alcove Books, California, 2005 Spring Wildflowers of Marin, California Native Plant Society (video), 1995 Articles and Reviews San Francisco Chronicle, “Main Events”, December 2005 Marin Independent Journal, “Home and Garden”, December 2005 Marin Scope Newspapers, “Nature Lover’s Calendar’ does Marin justice” article, February, 2006 Awards “Absolutely Abstract”, San Francisco Bay Area Artists Exhibition, San Rafael, California – Merit Award “79th Annual Members Show”, Frances Young Gallery, Marin Society of Artists, Ross, California - Al Cunningham Memorial Award Education Dominican University - Elementary, Secondary, and Community College teaching credentials Master of Fine Arts, California Institute of the Arts Bachelor of Arts, University of California, Berkeley |
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| Framed Size: H x W x D: 24" x 32" x 1.25" This item is sold with an attractive, high quality Nielsen anodic black metal frame. This limited edition print is double window matted in white with the artist's signature and edition number on the inside mat. All acid-free materials are used and the print includes a certificate of authenticity. Limited Edition of 250. |
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