Standard, Little Moreton Hall by Beth Dow
3 Trees, Blenheim Palace by Beth Dow
Mrs. Deane posted the lovely work of Beth Dow which looks so luscious and otherworldly, I can hardly stand it. (It also makes me think of the topiary maze from The Shining. I'm so pedestrian I know.)
I'd love to see these prints in person... I'm sure that much is lost in the translation to .jpg. The two images above are from her In the Garden series. The ones below are from her Fieldwork series which she recently exhibited at Franklin Artworks in Minneapolis.
Beth was a McKnight Fellow in 2004, putting her in the very fine company of many photographers I know and love.
Two Holes by Beth Dow
Broken Tree by Beth Dow
That first shot is beyond perfect. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: dalton | 09/09/2007 at 08:00 PM
It was a happy discovery for me - I've been thinking about this work a lot since I saw it last night.
Posted by: Jen Bekman | 09/10/2007 at 08:00 PM
Thanks for pointing to these wonderful images, they are very inspiring. Its like looking into another world, through a looking glass maybe...
Posted by: Robert | 09/10/2007 at 08:00 PM
I met the lovely Ms. Dow in Santa Fe a couple of years ago, and you are right - in person her prints are luscious and something to behold. If I remember correctly she has married very well: to her master printer. Smart and talented!
Posted by: susana raab | 09/12/2007 at 08:00 PM
I agree, the first photo is totally fascinating, I'm not quite sure why
Posted by: Emma | 09/15/2007 at 08:00 PM
Be sure to compare Beth's work with Lynn Geesaman's. The two approach similar subjects with very different results; it's instructive to look at them both (and don't forget Sally Gall in this arena, also).
Posted by: George | 07/11/2008 at 08:00 PM