H2O Perspectives
FLASH #16
"Everything begins with an idea"
H2O Perspectives:
Exploring the Essence of Water
Call for Entry: "H2O Perspectives" - Exploring the Essence of Water This is a FREE exhibition. No entry fees and no other fees. Attention all photographers! We are excited to announce our upcoming online photography contest, "H2O Perspectives," where we invite you to capture the beauty and significance of water through your lens. Whether it's the tranquil allure of a serene lake, the rhythmic dance of ocean waves, the intricate patterns of rainfall, or the reflective qualities of water in urban landscapes, we encourage you to delve into the diverse and evocative nature of water. This is an opportunity to show the world your unique vision and interpretation of this vital element, and to engage viewers with the compelling stories and emotions that water evokes. Selected works will be featured in a prominent online exhibition, offering exposure and recognition for your talent. Submission Guidelines: - Submit your photographs depicting the theme "H2O Perspectives", formatted to at least 2000 pixels on the long side. - Name your files prior to uploading: FirstName-LastName_title - Include a brief artist statement describing your inspiration and connection to the theme. - Deadline for submissions: June 1, 2024 - Accepted entries will be announced, and the exhibit will be on line, soon after June 1. - Submit your entries using this form. We look forward to experiencing the myriad ways in which water inspires and captivates through your artistry. Join us in celebrating the multifaceted beauty of "H2O Perspectives" and the profound impact of water in our world. - Open to all photographers over 18. - The entry fee is FREE for up to five photographs. - Ensure your entries align with our exhibition's thematic essence and uphold artistic excellence. **Application Deadline:** June 1 **Notification of Acceptance:** Soon after June 1 **Exhibition Begins:** early June THIS WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY ON OUR WEBSITE
Decagon Gallery
SHANNON MALTBIE-DAVIS
Depository: The Self Portraits
Shannon Maltbie-Davis is a visual artist based in Basehor, Kansas. She received a BFA in Graphic Design and an MFA in Visual Communications from Kansas State University. She has worked as a graphic designer and marketing assistant at The Coleman Company, an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at Friends University, and the Communications Program Director at Friends University. After leaving the workforce to focus on her family and raise her two sons, she returned to her love of art by pursuing a BFA in Photography at the University of Kansas.
She utilizes her background in graphic design and visual communications to inform and construct the compositions within her photographs. By balancing the elements and principles of design with the conceptual layering of visual information and textures, Shannon aspires to produce artwork that resonates with the viewer.
Depository is a collection of self-portraits that portrays her internal condition. The ideas she chooses to visually illustrate are based on personal reflection. The culmination of deep introspection on the person she thinks she is and the person she wants to become. Photography becomes a form of self-healing. The images produced are a vessel to hold her thoughts, emotions, and feelings. A physical space to discard and store the weaker portions of herself as she continually strives to evolve into a better person.
