Gwendolyn Roth
Promoting wellness through art
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Barking Mad • 8 artworks
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This series is a continuation of my other Tree series, only this time I have concentrated on the tree's[...]
This series is a continuation of my other Tree series, only this time I have concentrated on the tree's bark. Tree bark is quite complex, full of texture and depth, color, even, and is home to a myriad of tiny creatures. The bark is also the main key to identifying a tree's genus and species. I have treated this subject matter in such a way as to bring out the sculptural qualities and texture, while simultaneously creating whole new fantasy worlds. These images give abstracts a whole new meaning.
Nature in Monochrome 2 • 7 artworks
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It's amazing what happens when an image is distilled to its purest form of black and white. I was inspired[...]
It's amazing what happens when an image is distilled to its purest form of black and white. I was inspired to experiment with this technique after visiting the profound traveling art exhibiton of Ansel Adams' most iconic artworks. Thank you, Ansel, for breaking the barriers of photography and opening up whole new worlds.
Purple Passion • 9 artworks
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I discovered a beautiful technical setting in my editing software which will convert some colors into[...]
I discovered a beautiful technical setting in my editing software which will convert some colors into the purple family. This is another version of surreal applications to the natural environment, furthering the notion that nature is full of surprised and inspiration, but sometimes you have to dig a little deeper to fined them.
Hardscape • 12 artworks
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Nature photographers tend to dwell only on the natural and discount the man-made. I am creating this[...]
Nature photographers tend to dwell only on the natural and discount the man-made. I am creating this new series to showcase the hidden abstract features that occur naturally in the hardscape. We are talking about anything fabricated by man and installed in the environment. I hope to convey the powerful forces of nature on these seemingly indestructible materials, only to show that nothing can withstand the onslaught of nature. Also, our hardscape materials are manufactured from naturally occurring resources, be it a forest cut down yesterday (which I do not promote), or materials created from a forest millions of years ago. No mater what, nature leaves her imprint on these "hard" features, gradually softening them and eroding them until they are one with the earth once more.
Trees • 7 artworks
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This series is straight on all about trees in their natural habitat. Little to no extra editing has[...]
This series is straight on all about trees in their natural habitat. Little to no extra editing has been applied - these are images right out of the camera. Nature can be so beautiful that oftentimes she needs no make-up.
Spherical • 10 artworks
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These images are from a series I created over the course of two winters. Too cold and nasty to go outside,[...]
These images are from a series I created over the course of two winters. Too cold and nasty to go outside, so I set up inside and had some fun. All materials used came from the kitchen.
Still Life - Things • 8 artworks
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I really enjoy playing around with found objects - some very tiny, others not so much. It's a whole[...]
I really enjoy playing around with found objects - some very tiny, others not so much. It's a whole new world arranging them, and lighting them, with results that are just as compelling as their real world counterparts. Do they have a story to tell? Yes. It is my job to find those stories and create a tribute to the makers of these everyday things.
The Surreal Landscape 1 • 22 artworks
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This newly created collection was inspired by my morning walks through the woods and neighborhoods near[...]
This newly created collection was inspired by my morning walks through the woods and neighborhoods near my home. I often feel compelled to just start clicking the shutter, but sometimes am not sure why exactly. I am starting to discover the why with this series of composites and color manipulation done in the post edit phase. I fine these images satisfying to create and a joy to look at and digest their unique qualities. Every image is thoughtfully and artfully crafted, and my mantra is, "Just because you can does not mean you should." It takes a lot of file space and time and energy to dig up the secrets our trees and nature hold dear, but it is worth the effort and I am proud to share them with you. Their surreal nature makes the viewer wonder what is hiding, and what is obvious, but also what is not obvious. The discovery of a whole new world is delightful and provoking, and lots of fun.
Frozen Abstracts • 13 artworks
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Most of these images (but not all) were shot during the month of March- a difficult month for photography[...]
Most of these images (but not all) were shot during the month of March- a difficult month for photography - it's not quite still winter, but not quite spring, either. The landscape is brown or gray, the snow is gone, but it's cold and chilly, and just a bit demoralizing. Luckily, ice still forms during the cold nights, and the quick formation lends to some interesting forms and abstracts which quickly melt as the morning warms up a few degrees. These images are icy cold abstract transformations to bring joy and hope and a little inspiration.
Misty mornings • 8 artworks
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