January 18, 2021 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Botanicals: Intimate Portraits
An introduction to her distinctive, dramatic botanical images
Laurie Tennent’s photographs capture precise, exquisite detail and expose what is often missed or dismissed. Her striking botanicals are represented in an impressive array of museums, galleries, exhibitions, public gardens, and private collections. Audiences are surprised by the power and form of her large-scale photographs, some of which are nearly eight feet in length, and some are displayed outdoors exposed to the elements.
Brilliant colors against the dark surface create a dramatic multi-dimensional image. An unorthodox approach to lighting and capture creates a dramatic effect. Although the compositions are bold, the work quietly reveals a delicate sensuality allowing the spectator to be submerged in the massive blooms and inner architecture of plant life. Her Botanicals portfolio is shown in gallery settings and is also planted outside in gardens providing a new dimension for exploring the botanical garden. The outdoor show participates in and intersects with the ever-changing landscape. Laurie will discuss this new approach to the botanical illustration genre.
Laurie, who has been an award-winning international photographer-artist for over 25 years, has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Photography from the College of Creative Studies in Detroit. She is a resident of Bloomfield Hills, MI with a studio in Birmingham, Michigan.
Check out her work at: www.laurietennentbotanicals.com
Virtual Photo Shoot: Laurie will give an assignment to the club that will involve observing closely what you might otherwise miss or dismiss in order to explore the unique patterns, textures, and intricacies of nature.
On February 1, she will review the images of those who have chosen to participate in this assignment. Details on signing up for this virtual photoshoot to follow!
