Online Artist Talk: Diana Bloomfield
Tuesday, September 12, 4:00 – 5:00pm
Free for members, $10 for non-members
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Please join us for this exciting artist talk with award winning artist and educator, Diana Bloomfield, as she takes us on a journey through her artist practice. We are honored to have one of Diana’s pieces in this year’s 8×10 fundraising exhibition!

“I have devoted the majority of my 40 years as a photographic artist learning and practicing “alternative” 19th century photographic printing processes. Given that this work is hand-made and often revolves around serendipity, unpredictability, imperfection, inordinate amounts of time, and always a leap of faith, the one question that consistently arises— sometimes even in my own mind— is: Why? Given the relative ease that 21st century technology offers in photographing and printing, why would any contemporary photographer devote so much effort to these ancient and time-consuming methods of visual storytelling? In my presentation, I’ll talk about how my work has evolved over the years, including the slow transition from 2-D to 3-D, where I find my inspiration, and why I am continually drawn to hand-made art to help me interpret these visual narratives.” –Diana Bloomfield

Bio
An exhibiting photographic artist for forty years, Diana specializes in historic 19th century printing techniques. Her images and handmade books are exhibited internationally and included in numerous books and publications. Her art is also in a number of public and private collections, including the Norton Museum of Art, located in West Palm Beach, Florida; The Fine Art Program and Collection at Montefiore Einstein, in Bronx, New York; the New Mexico History Museum/Palace of the Governors, located in Santa Fe, New Mexico; and in North Carolina State University’s Gregg Museum of Art & Design in Raleigh, North Carolina. A native North Carolinian, Diana lives and works in Raleigh, where she received her MA in English Literature and Creative Writing from North Carolina State University. She teaches workshops in 19th century printing techniques throughout the country, and in her beautiful backyard studio. Diana is represented by photo-eye Gallery (Photographer’s Showcase), located in Santa Fe, New Mexico.  To see more of Diana’s work, please visit her website. >

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