ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER

helenI am an avid international traveler who enjoys exploring the far reaches of our world and capturing these memories in photographic images. The main struggle has been to identify a focus for these adventures ---- which is more interesting and engaging, the natural history, the exotic cultural mores, or the archaeological treasures? The ultimate conclusion is that they are all worthy of experience. Consequently, the exhibitions and many digital slide shows which I have presented for the local community have been eclectic, ranging from the grandeur of Antarctica to the equally wondrous treasures of Tibet.

OFF THE WALL I and II are each a collection of images taken on adventures over several years and throughout the world and which have been presented as photographic exhibits. A common theme to all these images is their relationship to a WALL, loosely defined. Some images are dramatic murals or graffiti, some humorous and others very stark. Some are architectural elements presented in an arresting manner. Some images are sculptural representations, others invoke natural elements. Some are ancient, others relatively modern. Some elicit a smile, others brutal, heart-rendering memories. But, all of these images in the making forced me to pause, ponder and study, for they made an impression which I felt compelled to capture in a photographic image.

I am a member of Spectrum Art Gallery, a fine art photographic gallery in Fresno, California and have exhibited at Spectrum Gallery, Fresno City Hall, Fresno Art Museum, The University of California Center (Fresno), Quady Winery (Madera), Kings Art Center (Hanford), Artes Americas (Fresno), Big Fresno Fair, Coke Hallowell River Center of San Joaquin River Parkway & Conservation Trust (Fresno), Blue Moon Gallery (Fresno), The Emerald Art Center (Eugene, OR) and numerous other venues.

I am a retired Professor of Biochemistry and administrator at California State University, Fresno. Although photography has always been a part of my life, upon retirement I finally was able to devote time and energy in classes, workshops and self-study. How fortunate I am that my two passions, travel and photography are wholly complementary.