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The Fine Art of Photography with Martin Osner

ARTIST STATEMENT On a winter’s day in 1984 “photography” and I met quite by accident, an encounter that redirected my life and changed it forever. Over the past twenty-eight years, while walking a path of self-discovery, my methodology has taken numerous detours. A journey that has refined a relaxed subconscious attitude, with a desire to express simplicity and honesty through my work. For me, a photograph holds an undeniable sense of realism, a modern correlation that is easy to associate with. I see I understand, I experience, I connect. In my photography I allow day to day life to provide inspiration and treat all subjects as a potential composition. I enjoy the conceptual transformation that a lens and camera offer. Although I have never been a dedicated painter I see and experience the world in this way. Life is my canvas and I often feel like a painter trapped in a photographer’s body where lens and light have become an expressive substitute for paint and brushes. I often create themes and grouping of images within my portfolio and on a given day find myself working on a variety of projects at once, often taking years to complete. One of my great joys is using photography as a base to create mixed media pieces. I have adopted an intuitive approach resisting restriction to specific substrates, mediums or technique. Emotion and experimentation drive my creative process and I allow the final artwork to evolve over time rather than containing its finality. In my work, I intently concentrate on elemental form, rhythm and pattern allowing simplicity to engage visual impact. I contribute my influence to a number of artists and photographers. My social commentary and documentary work has been inspired by the great artist and master photographer Henri Cartier Bresson and my landscapes are underpinned by the teachings of Ansel Adams. On the other hand, many of my still-life and abstract studies have been described as painterly expressionistic, drawing influences through the works of Henri Matisse and of late Jackson Pollock. In my spiritual walk, I experience hours of peace and contentment when behind the lens of my camera. I believe that my steps have been guided along an inventive path by an awesome creator. I have never doubted my love for photography or my burning passion for art. It is something I could never stop. It’s what I do, it‘s what I love, it’s who I am. FB: osnergallery IN: osner_gallery W: martinosner.com Introducing the Lockdown Photography Group   / lockdown21photography   The Lockdown 21 photography sessions are a combination of amazing photographers presenting their work, skills workshops, Q&A's, interviews, etc. I'd like to offer my skills as well as bring together other talented people to see how we can improve our photography and be inspired. So how does it work: Every weekday we will have a live-streamed session where an amazing photographer will present their work and offer hints and tips for their particular genre. All you need to do is have the Lockdown Photography Group Facebook page open and you can join us. I would love to have you join us and we can all come out of this richer for the experience and hopefully forming lifelong friendships which we can count on in the future. Brought to you by:   / lockdown21photography   https://www.quintinmills.co.za/