Joanne Chilton
Joanne’s photography portfolio has been described as “a visual extravaganza of ordinary moments with exquisite studies of light, pattern, colour and simplicity.” Joanne’s work received national attention in 2003 when the cover of “The Antigonish Review”, featuring one of her images, won a top award from the Canadian Magazine Publishers Association. That same year Joanne was featured in a nationally broadcast television documentary on the program Artiste dans l’Ame entitled “Parallel Worlds.” A collaboration with the Nova Scotia Nature Trust produced the acclaimed photographic exhibit “Spirit of Place” in 2004, which was also featured in “Saltscapes” and “The Cape Bretoner” magazines. [Joanne Chilton Gallery]
Joanne’s studies include Miksang Contemplative photography, Asian Arts, and other Contemplative styles, all of which influence her work. She has trained under notable American photographers Doug Beasley, John Daido Loori, Phil Borges, Bruce Barnbaum and Youssef Khanfar. Joanne is currently exploring abstract photography and portraiture, and is planning projects that will examine Asian cultural themes.
Artist's Statement
People, places, objects and nature intrigue me and are often the inspiration for my ideas. A flower in its death and decay stage is no less attractive than a flower in full bloom. The essence of a person is captured when in a split moment some part of their personality is openly expressed while I am present. My work is about such moments – moments when there is a direct spontaneous connection between subject and me.
I am passionate about ideas, seeing and the process that weaves everything together. For me, a good idea takes time to develop, and the act of seeing creatively is connected with ideas and process.
Once I develop the idea and make the initial images, I work extensively with each image in my digital darkroom until I am satisfied it is ready to print. This process requires time, patience and a willingness to explore new ways of seeing. It is during this step of the process that I form a more permanent intimate relationship with my work. The final result – the actual print – becomes my own unique voice. This is what makes my photography authentic and original.
You can see more photography by Joanne at her website mindfulcreations
Update: May 2008
Joanne Chilton, and poet Jeanne Ripley have produced Wings To Fly, featuring a collection of 47 inspiritional poems written to poetic black and white images, bound in a single soft cover book. "Wings to Fly gently opens your heart and frees your mind. The captivating photographs and companion words capture the magical within you".
Availability
Wings to Fly will be officially released on May 1, 2008.
Win a Free Print
Until June 30, 2008, anyone purchasing a copy of Wings to Fly will be eligible to win a limited edition 6x9 signed photographic print. The winner will choose one image from the book to be specially printed and signed by Joanne Chilton.
A preview of Wings To Fly is available on Joanne's website Om Studio.
Posted by Webmaster at February 10, 2007 02:54 PM
