Mining Your Artwork for Meaning and Methods
I was recently in a funk with my artwork from so much sheltering in place and the repetition of my schedule, my meals, etc. I am not complaining; I have it pretty easy compared to many others. But the funk is still the funk! So I listened to the audio version of the New Yorker art critic, Jerry Saltz’s, How to Be an Artist. It worked. And led me to write an artwork essay about my current photo series.
One of his points that stuck with me was about placing one’s art in the current moment and not try to fit it into art standards or methods of the past. He inspired me to embrace my tools, my methods, and my results as being part of my creative commentary on today, for today. Read more
Only Women Can Do That – The feminine element in photography
/in Photography/by Roxanne DarlingDue to the recommendation of my friend and mentor, photographer Linda Troeller, my work belongs to a special exhibition of women photographers. The curator, Sabine Kutt, selected my abstract photography and encouraged me to create new images for this show. The exhilarating results combine images I made in Maui, Hawaii and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Sabine also interviewed me in-depth about the work; please view it on the exhibition page linked above. We discuss the sensual and evocative nature of the work. Read more
Marie Claire Italia and Me
/in Exhibitions, Photography/by Roxanne DarlingWay back in 1996, I built and published my very first website. I cried the moment I clicked “Publish” — overwhelmed by the idea that anyone in the world could now (in theory) connect with me. I’ve always experienced the internet as an oddly spiritual place, one where like-minded and like-hearted humans connect on even the tiniest and quirkiest of shared interests. Increasingly, we don’t have to depend on lineage or geography, and instead, the power of energy is coming to the fore. It goes along with the drive for increased ‘authenticity’ and a willingness to be more of who you are and less of who you are not. In essence, we are abandoning the need to fit in for the freedom to express our unique desires and points of view. Read more
Shots Magazine Selection Summer 2020
/in Exhibitions, Photography/by adminShots Magazine Editorial Selection
I entered work for the Shots Magazine theme, Into the Wild, in late Spring, 2020 — my first submission to a print publication. Having my work accepted? It gave me the “chicken skin” and a heart full of gratitude. You can find me in Shots Magazine, Issue No. 48, on page 23.
I love how they describe their editorial process, so I’m quoting it here, slightly condensed: Read more
2020 International Juried Exhibition
/in Exhibitions, Photography/by Roxanne Darling2020 International Juried Exhibition
Juror: Aline Smithson, Editor-in-Chief, Lenscratch
Center for Photographic Art
Director: Ann Jastrab
Carmel, CA
I met Ann Jastrab at the CENTER Santa Fe review and she has been a tremendous supporter of my work. For this exhibition, over 2500 images were submitted. 110 were selected by juror, Aline Smithson. (40 in the gallery and 70 in the online show.) Aline is one of our champions in photography. I find her own photographic work technically superb and often whimsical in subject matter, resulting in a large body of work and countless awards. (I’m especially fond of this series she did with her mom.) But that’s only the start as Aline is a beloved fine art photography instructor and also runs the website, Lenscratch, which features a new photographer every single day. Read more
How to Write an Artwork Essay
/in Musings/by Roxanne DarlingMining Your Artwork for Meaning and Methods
I was recently in a funk with my artwork from so much sheltering in place and the repetition of my schedule, my meals, etc. I am not complaining; I have it pretty easy compared to many others. But the funk is still the funk! So I listened to the audio version of the New Yorker art critic, Jerry Saltz’s, How to Be an Artist. It worked. And led me to write an artwork essay about my current photo series.
One of his points that stuck with me was about placing one’s art in the current moment and not try to fit it into art standards or methods of the past. He inspired me to embrace my tools, my methods, and my results as being part of my creative commentary on today, for today. Read more
Poetry and Prose for the Planet
/in Exhibitions, Photography/by adminPoetry and Prose for the Planet
Friday • August 14, 2020
12 – 1 pm EDT
The Cream Literary Alliance and the City of West Palm Beach Office of Sustainability present Poetry and Prose for the Planet, a literary event examining climate change.
This event features the following:
Roxanne Darling: artist and poet
Richard W. Emory, Jr.: author of Fighting Pollution and Climate Change: An EPA Veteran’s Guide How to Join in Saving Our Life on Planet Earth
Eduardo Condes: poet
Ellis Elliott: poet
Amy Dahan: poet
Laurie Kuntz: poet
David Spielberg: poet and writer Read more
Solo Show and Artist Talk at galleryFRITZ
/in Exhibitions, Photography/by Roxanne DarlingI AM: For the Love of Nature
31 January – March 15 2020
EXTENDED for two more weeks!
galleryFRITZ
540 S Guadalupe St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-820-1888
Opening Reception: Friday, 31 January
Artist Talk: Saturday, 15 February, 2-3 pm
Project Website: iamfortheloveofnature.com
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Presenting on Climate Change at the Norton Museum of Art
/in Exhibitions, Photography/by Roxanne DarlingThe Cream Literary Alliance in West Palm Beach is hosting an event on climate change and I’ve been invited as the featured presenter to show my photographs, read a few poems, and discuss how my work is in support of the love of nature. This 90-minute program is part of the Norton’s Art After Dark series — free events at the museum on Friday nights. Read more
LACP Members’ Juried Exhibition
/in Exhibitions, Photography/by Roxanne DarlingEquus Among Us [previously named Mustang Convertible] by Roxanne Darling
About the Exhibition
Opening: August 10th – 6-8 pm
Show Dates: August 10-31, 2019
Juror: Douglas McCulloh
Sponsor: LACP Sixth Annual Members’ Exhibition
Location: dnj Gallery
3015 Ocean Park Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90405 Read more
Juried Exhibition: unconstrained at ASmith Gallery
/in Exhibitions, Photography/by Roxanne DarlingDiscussing Age at Sunset with a Saguaro
My piece, Discussing Age at Sunset with a Saguaro, was selected for the ‘unconstrained’ juried exhibition at the ASmith Gallery in Johnson City, TX. Since it’s relatively close to home (here in Santa Fe, NM) I used the opening to take my first solo trip in the RV to attend. Let me tell you – I had a wonderful trip from start to finish! I’ve attached a few photos from the trip and really touched a nerve with my RV in the sunset in West Texas. Seems there are many who at least dream of heading out on a solo adventure to somewhere. I am all in favor of it. Read more