Local photographer Tamara Belkov will exhibit her new experimental and artistic prints from her Tree Energy series and Flower Power.
Colourful and joyous, this all-ages exhibition titled; Natural Vibrations will be available to the public for the month of November at Fromagerie Elgin, daily from 10 a.m. until 11:15 p.m.
The opening reception will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 at Fromagerie Elgin.
Natural Vibrations illuminates the energy that spills from the sun to; bring life to and sustain the natural world. The work demonstrates the profound ability this exchange has on transforming our existence.
“What we see in a photograph are the sun’s rays of light passively reflected off flowers and trees,” she said.
“This gives each plant its unique colour signature. Beautiful! What we don’t see is the vibrant, kinetic exchange between the Sun and plants that gives them life. Amazing!”
In Belkov's photos, leaves and blooms move and shimmer with excitement as they take in light and convert it into their own energy.
Some energy spills off and we see sparks bounce, curve, dive and fly towards us. Inspired by the Group of Seven, Emilie Carr and the French Impressionists, the photographs are often mistaken for paintings.
“Like an artist’s brush I use the camera, natural light and movement to achieve soft, blended colours and a vibrant, living image of Nature,” she said.
“Plants move. They excitedly vibrate as they absorb the Sun’s energy and convert it into their own form of tree energy or flower power, which they then radiate.
“I believe we perceive this power and energy when we are around nature as a feeling of awe. Stand under a large tree and feel it sheltering you; it gives me a feeling of contentment. Look up into the crown and see the kaleidoscope of colours. Nature is wondrous.”
“All the creative part goes on inside the camera. I use the camera’s exposure, natural light and movement to blend colours and create almost pastel-like qualities. I use Photoshop very little - for the most part what you see printed is the way the photograph was shot.”
