Newsletter November 2023
~~ art with a human touch! ~~
Hello Friends,
I am excited to announce an updated branding statement " ~~ art with a human touch! ~~ "
You may ask why? Based on today's discussion in the artworld around the recent introduction of "Artificial Intelligence (A.I.)," it is important to highlight how my artwork is uniquely different from A.I. as well as digital processing and printing.
Artificial Intelligence may have advantages in certain industries or activities. However, I believe in creating artwork with A. I., the art will lack personality and humanity.
Let me explain.
When I compose the image either behind the camera in the field or in front of the camera in the studio, my composition is a complex mixture of current personal feelings, and life experiences, and environmental conditions. If there are any changes in these elements, your image will be completely different. The composition process is very dynamic and personal.
Printing in the darkroom is a complex process. Using traditional black and white chemistry, the addition of many new variables occurs such as the quality of the chemicals, humidity, room and liquid temperatures and how many prints have been processed. Something as simple as music playing can influence how I apply light to the print.
Unlike a digital print of an image with each copy the exact same, each silver gelatin print will have subtle differences. In essences, you have an original. In fact, I could have a new perspective on the image, making it completely different.
Can Artificial Intelligence create a piece of art? Yes, it can, but the created image will lack the artist's personality and humanity.
The artist's creative process is very dynamic and is influenced by several factors. One factor, that cannot be anticipated, "what the artist is thinking or feeling at the time of capture or printing."
Photography competitions have started to recognize Artificial Intelligence by either restricting A. I. images or establishing a separate category.
In this digitalized world, I believe that creating my unique artwork using traditional photography methods effectively communicates my story. Through the depth and warmth of silver gelatin prints, my story will capture and engage the art collector or enthusiast.
Cheers,
Dale
Medalist Awards and Series WinnersSubmissions to juried competitions is an important business strategy to independently evaluate my artwork and to market my art across a diverse group of art collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts. Despite subjective platform, my curated submissions have been successful in achieving global exposure, publications, and exhibitions. In a recent competition, I was awarded Best of Best in Photography, Other by Creative Communication Award (C2A). This competition, with a world class jury, is extremely competitive as most of the submissions are submitted by creative agencies or studios. This represents a significant accomplishment. To view all Creative Communication Award (C2A) winners, please click here. Over the past year, I have received several honorable mentions plus I would like to share with you those competitions that I have received medals. To view those significant awards, please click here. To view a full historical record of all my Awards and Accolades, please click here. |
PublicationsMonochromatic Awards 2023 It is with great enthusiasm that we are pleased to introduce the 100 exceptional photographers who have been recognized as winners and finalists in the renowned Monochromatic Awards. It is an honor that my Oyster Mushroom 2 was selected as one of the top 100 in the 2023 edition. For the first edition of top 100 in 2022, my Oyster Mushroom 6 was selected. This is important recognition of my unique handcrafted silver gelatin prints. To view recent publications, please click here. |
John B Aird Gallery, TorontoJohn B Aird Gallery curate theme exhibitions and produce a slide show of the exhibition. I am honored to have my Oyster Mushroom 52 featured in ABSTRACTS 2023 Online juried slide exhibition with playlist and PDF catalogue JUROR: GARY EVANS. To view the exhibit, please click here. It has been an honor to be featured in two earlier exhibitions. Pine Mushroom 1 was featured in the STILL LIFE 2021. To view the catalogue, please click here. Casablanca 1 was featured in GAY GARDENS 2020. To view the catalogue, please click here. About John B Aird Gallery The John B. Aird Gallery is one of the few remaining public art galleries in Toronto. For over 30 years we have been connecting people and ideas – offering a space for contemporary art to be displayed, discussed, and enjoyed. The Aird is a non-profit, registered charity supporting artistic expression, public dialogue, and lifelong learning. The gallery was named the John B. Aird Gallery in honour of the 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Ontario (1980-1985) and his support for arts and culture. |
Google ReviewI have introduced a link for you to complete a Google review. I would appreciate if you could take the time to provide a review. Please click here. |
Social MediaSince the start of Covid-19, I have been active across all my social media platforms posting on average a post a week. I have used my social media to announce awards, publications, exhibitions, and interesting and important stories. I would like to share two posts from this last year - Happy Pride 2023 and Mushroom Inspired Fashion. To stay up to date with my activities, I encourage you to sign-up to my social media. |
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Happy Pride 2023Society today has changed and not for the better even in Canada. With the rise of right-wing extremism, hate, and anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, it was important to address the subject through a social media post. I curated an image titled "Diversity - Stronger Together." The four mushroom images represent a metaphor of today's diverse society. To read the social media post, please click here. |
Mushroom Inspired FashionBreaking News – Paris, France, January 24, 2023 My creative vision uses the mushroom's bizarre and varied shape, alien textures, and intricate detail combined with composition and lighting to present crisp images with a dose of abstraction. The abstraction makes unique images allowing the viewer to personalize the image based on their imagination and life experiences. You may ask, what is the connection between my handcrafted silver gelatin mushroom prints and fashion. To view video and read full story, please click here. |
Art Lover Gift Card for ChristmasCollecting art is very personal. The perfect solution... purchase a gift card for the art lover to personally select a unique handcrafted silver gelatin print. I offer a range of awarded and published floral and mushroom studies; many are abstract allowing for personal interpretation. A series of "feast" images. Earlier work includes pear and landscape studies. To request an Art Lover Gift Card please email me at info@dalermreidphotography.com and provide a custom message, desired amount of gift and contact information. I will contact you to finalize the details. Upon payment, I will provide a custom PDF of the gift card for printing. |
Something NewRecently, a mutual friend introduced me to Avery Danziger, a life-long photographer from the United States. Avery has had an interesting career and was featured in the October edition of Dek Unu Magazine. The magazine features a single artist in each issue and Avery was selected from 700 photographers. I encourage you explore this fantastic photographer by clicking on the magazine icon below. Avery has provided a brief introduction with a link to the magazine and a link to a film produced and directed by Avery. Dek Unu Magazine - click here |
Exhibitions
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December 2023 Red Dot Miami |
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| Mana Wynwood Convention Center 2217 NW 5th Avenue Miami, FL. USA. 33127 Exhibition - 6 to 10 December 2023 gallery website - click here represented by K-Art Projects USA. A subsidiary of Contemporary Art Projects USA |
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December 2023 The World of Photography Book Launch and Exhibition |
| FotoNostrum Mediterranean House of Photography Carrer de la Diputació 48. Barcelona, CAT 08015. Spain exhibition - 8 to 22 December 2023 opening - 7 December 2023 gallery website - click here |
As I will be represented at Red Dot Miami by K-Art Projects USA, a subsidiary of Contemporary Art Projects USA, I will be travelling to Barcelona to network and promote the book launch and exhibition at FotoNostrum, Mediterranean House of Photography.
To view my full exhibition record, please click here.
Please connect with me on social media... I try to post once or twice each week!
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