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January 15, 2007
P R E S S R E L E A S E
ELIZABETH SHATNER, Photographer/Digital Artist Presents ÒArt by NatureÓ
at Clickers & Flickers' Photography-Networking Dinner Lecture.
* Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2007
* Time: 6:30 - 10 p.m.
* Location: The Castaway, 1250 Harvard Road, Burbank, CA 91501
* Reservations: (626) 794-7447 (Required at least 5 days prior to the event)
ELIZABETH SHATNER, Photographer/ Digital Artist, presents ÒArt by NatureÓ at Clickers & Flickers' photography-networking dinner event. Elizabeth Shatner, wife of actor William Shatner, will be the first to tell you, she never really had the passion for photography... but always a true lover of nature, with the intrinsic vision and the good fortune to see and appreciate the beauty nature has created. Seven years ago, she had the opportunity to travel on a photo safari with Bill (a camera equipment aficionado) and two nationally known photographers, Joanne Kalish and Joe DiMaggio. Those weeks were instrumental in ElizabethÕs journey to familiarity with a digital camera and the path to photography.
Elizabeth is a professional equine judge and former professional horsewoman. She has always had an infatuation with nature Ð searching for shells, four leaf clovers and beautiful horses. She states that the activity of looking for a specific artistic shot resembles judging a horse show. ItÕs rewarding to observe natureÕs beauty, and to share her vision and interpretation with others through her work.
Elizabeth refers to her body of work as ÒArt by Nature.Ó Her images of flowers have been compared to the sensuous flower paintings by renowned artist Georgia OÕKeefe. Nature is the foundation, and the outline for the collection. She discovers the art within the frame (usually macro), and uses digital technology to create the final product on canvas, tile, watercolor paper or other mediums. The end result is abstract and resembles an oil painting or water color. A gift of yellow roses to her mother on her 84th birthday inspired one of ElizabethÕs early pieces. She examines the heart shape of the flowerÕs pistil, what she calls her ÒFlorshachÓ test, a play on words inspired by the famous psychological ÒRorschachÓ blot test. ElizabethÕs passion is to capture the artistic lines of natural light. She focuses on capturing an image that bestows the feelings of spirituality, well being, and fun (which matches her personality); and to share natureÕs beauty as gifs to those that view the Art of Nature. Within the Art by Nature collection are sub-categories: Sacred shapes in nature; Florschoch, (an interactive exhibit were guests are invited to write or speak the first word that comes to mind when first viewing a specific work; Yin/Yang shots inspired by the beauty of the human body; Digitally painted art; embryo shots inspired by seeds, birth and anything natal; potpourri as a comparison to finding the beauty in forms past their prime.
ElizabethÕs ÒArt by NatureÓ exhibition debuted in April, 2006 at the Studio City Custom Frame Shop. It will also be featured at The Aroma CafŽ in Studio City the month of February.
Clickers & FlickersÕ photography networking dinners are open to everyone, especially people with an interest in photography. Photographers - beginners, amateurs and professionals are welcome. Reservations and payment are required (5) days in advance. Phone (626) 794-7447. $59 non-members, $49 members.
Post Office Box 6094 ¥ Malibu, California 90264-6094 ¥ (626) 794-7447