Elizabeth James has been a member of Fotoblur since January 3, 2010.
I was drawn to photography as a child when I was given my first automatic camera aged 9 years. From that day my camera became like an extra limb, I would take my camera to school with me. I love freezing a moment in time through the lens of my camera. I like to look for the interesting in the ordinary; it seems to sharpen my senses.
Photography for me is both a very rewarding and liberating experience but I have so much more to learn and do. I hope to travel to many countries, experience different cultures and visually document my encounters that will enable me to grow, progress and explore different dimensions of my photography. I have seen changes in my own work at different stages in life and the art form of photographic expression has not only help overcome personal adversities but assisted my journey of self discovery and aspirations.
My work often involves taking a closer look, viewing the world from a different perspective, up close and personal. Simplifying, highlighting, showcasing and simply conveying the atmosphere in an instant often missed by the naked eye. Exploration of the texture and the essence of a subject, embracing colour or tone, observing shape and form in greater detail continue to spurs me on. Capturing my subject as seen through my eyes feeds my intuition, forms at times a psychological and spiritual connection is remains very fulfilling.
The outcome is a personal exploration of my subject matter. My journey with photography continues to be a very therapeutic, gratifying experience and is a life-long commitment.
I am always aiming for the point at which form, function and meaning intersect seamlessly. Capturing the visual rhythms in natural flow is a way of gaining a glimpse of our environment we barely notice or have words for but connects us all. I feel my strength, as a photographer is not so much in creating something new, but in bringing to the fore how things are.
I have a 3 year contract with Giclee Link Art Publishers
Upcoming Exhibition
‘Form follows function’
Photographic Exhibition by Elizabeth James www.caliya.co.uk
30th September-13th October 2011
The Red Gate Gallery
209 Coldharbour Lane London SW9
“To exhibit what initially starts as a vision through the camera lens of an individual takes courage, self belief and confidence.”
Elizabeth James has studied her craft from a young age with an array of detailed projects, which reflects natural growth aided by emerging digital technology.
Despite personal diversity, Elizabeth’s unique approach of uncomplicated, honest reflective portfolio embodies, bold, emotive and sometimes contemplative artwork, is now combined with her internal aspiration to produce a series of works encapsulating innovative images.
Her 1st solo exhibition serves as a catalyst launch for selected images from her debut portfolio examining ‘shape’ and ‘form’ of various selected subjects.
This collection is dedicated to, and in aid of a charity close to her heart.
REFUGE
A percentage of sales will be donated to Refuge. Refuge provides safety for families fleeing Domestic violence, an invaluable services to communities and countries worldwide.
They are able to offer these families much more than shelter, from psychological support to community outreach programmes which help settle families back in to their new safe community upon leaving refuge and re-locating
A percentage of sales will be donated to Refuge.
‘Chiswick Women’s Aid’ Founder, Erin Pizzey is also featured within the collection to honour the now published pioneer of the organisation that has served as an integral part of society since it opened its doors in 1971.
Private Viewing night performance by:
Ivy Chanel
USA born Ivy Chanel – is the latest British Artist to hit the transatlantic urban scene. Ivy Chanel is definitely one to watch. Her unique soulful voice mesmerises audiences, taking them on a captivating journey.
www.ivychanel.com
Friday 30th September 6pm-11pm
Followed by ‘After Party’
Live music from:
NUBREEZE
Reggae-Roots-Soul- Jazz- Fusion
An 8 piece band from London made up of musicians spanning 30 years of music experience drawing an audience seeking that ‘real feel’ of music from classics to originals. Find Nubreeze on Facebook.
Saturday 8th October 2011 7pm-1am
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