I have been saving the images displayed here over the past few months since they didn’t really fit with the subject matter of recent posts. Additions to my growing collection titled ‘Remnants & Remains’, I’ve selected a few to upload to my online gallery and store. I am grateful for the opportunity to showcase prints from my collection, with a solo exhibit of the same name at the Wright Opera House in Ouray, Colorado. The historic building is a perfect place to display the 19 framed images with this theme and the show is open now, and until January 8, 2017. Following is my ‘Remnants & Remains’ artist statement which I included in the program for the exhibit.
Things from the past and forgotten places are a long-time favorite theme. Even as a child I liked to explore abandoned buildings. Now I am always keeping my eyes open for new, old subjects. I see beauty in the decay and nature’s process to reclaim. Lines in weathered wood, the rusty patina of an old truck door and personal items left behind tell rich stories, about lives that once were. Often haunting, the past beckons my close examination and I find the process of exploring these subjects intriguing.
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Beautiful….as always.
Hey! Thanks so much!
Remains of the past that survive the present… Great report, the pictures are wonderful. Thank so much!!
Hi Isabel … thank YOU!
Beautiful.
Nice to hear from you. I appreciate the visit and comment!
These are wonderful, Denise. Full of character and their own wonder and beauty!
Hi Pete and thanks. I think they have a lot of character too!
Denise, Best of luck with your exhibit. It is a really interesting collection of images.
Thanks Larry! I had a few sales at the opening and have 3 ‘meet the photographer’ dates I am advertising. The first is tomorrow, Nov. 26.
I also enjoy poking around old relics. Nice job with these photos. And congrats on your show!
Thanks Linda. I will be gallery sitting tomorrow for Small Business Saturday … a sort of 2nd reception without all the fuss.
Very beautiful!
Thanks! I am glad you can see beauty in the decay too!
Congrats on having your own show – I hope you get wide acclaim!
There is something compelling and sad about abandoned buildings. Dreams dashed, hope lost and all that. One does wonder about the stories these walls could tell.
My favorite here is ‘Shack with Fireweed.’ Love the pop of color.
Hi Eliza! Thank you for always taking the time to look and comment on my posts! Your picking the image with flowers as a favorite comes as no surprise … flower lady!
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Congratulations with your exhibition Denise! Great shots.
Thanks very much … always nice to hear from you!!!
There is abandonment in the West…
Yes … that’s right … if it’s there I’ll find it!
Wonderful images, Denise. I always enjoy viewing your art.
Thanks my friend! I appreciate your ever faithful viewing!
Is the Gate In Sagebrush photo shot in New Mexico?
Hi! No that was in Soutwest Colorado on my way to Utah. Thanks for visiting!
Love this subject matter. Very nice work Denise.
Thank you Craig! I understand you were with my buddy Rich Lewis recently. He came back with some great images from your workshop!
Yes Denise. I really enjoyed meeting and working with Rich. He is a great guy and quite talented. I enjoy meeting new photogs. 🙂
Like your Artist Statement says, you have a way with with these abandoned places that truly honors the people who used to live and work in them. It’s not that common to see this in the “Urbex” community. By the way, thanks for the little shoutout with Craig. It was a fun meeting him and photographing in the Ozarks.
Thank you Rich. I always try to create images for this collection that ‘speak’ to the viewer. I think ‘urbex’ refers more to urban decay which often just looks like a big mess to me! I prefer the country places and things that possess a sense of history and charm.
Beautiful! I too love old, abandoned buildings.
Thanks Catherine … I am finding a lot of people do appreciate these ‘Remnants & Remains’!
Wow! Great photographs.
Thanks for the visit John. Glad you like!
There’s beauty in abandoned and decaying and you’ve captured it very well!
Thanks! Nice to hear from you!
It’s a beautiful collection. Best of luck with the gallery show!
Thank you Deborah. It’s been fun to meet new people and talk about my photos. There is something satisfying about printing, framing and showing.
There is something quite wonderful about seeing your work in print isn’t there. With the Digital age I do less printing than I used to, but I do print my very favorites.
Absolutely LOVE “Come Sit a Spell.”
Thanks very much! Found that in an old mining building at the top of a mountain.
Beautiful captures, Denise! Congrats and best wishes on your collection display!
Thanks Donna … I will have the exhibit up 1 more month. It’s been good exposure in my new Colorado home.
Thank you so much for the comment on my Belted Kingfisher Female Denise!
I lost the comment so am replying here.
How’s your show going/being received? I sure it’s a huge hit!
Thanks very much … just a couple weeks left. Happy holidays!
Love these remains best of all.
Thanks for the visit! Glad you appreciate this kind of thing too! Happy holidays!
I love this essay. I particularly like the chair image. It’s a classic for sure.
Thanks very much for the visit and comment Susan!
I love the “Deserted Farm” photograph 🙂
Congratulations, it must have been a wonderful exhibition!
Thanks! It was an exhibit I was proud of and received a lot of compliments but less sales than I hoped for. Unfortunately it seems to be more about who you know than the quality of the work when it comes to selling. I am new to this area and did it for the exposure as well.
My local art association had a birthday celebration last night. I was chatting with another photographer when a patron approached us. Short story is she said she like our work and wanted to help us find the right art rep. She brought it up, but afterwards her comment got me thinking. Don’t know if you have one in Colorado, but I think I’m going to look into it further. Cheers!
Extraordinary report, the photos are magnificent. Thank so much!! Nice work with these photographs. Furthermore, well done on your show!
Thanks very much. I’m glad you liked the post.