I've definitely mentioned Laura on several occasions, and for very good reason. She is my go-to gal for everything photography! We bounce ideas off of each other and share resources - her support has been wonderful and invaluable in this past year.
Laura's work is also a constant source of inspiration to me. She sees the beauty in the everyday and can transform the mundane into the sublime. She is truly a poet with her camera.
So when we hit upon the idea of doing a giveaway together, we wanted to find images of ours that would compliment each other's. At first glance, our work is very different. Mine tends towards the realm of dream and fantasy, whereas her's celebrates the daily moments many of us overlook.
Despite this seeming disparity, we found a common theme that both of us have been dealing with recently: "Saying Goodbye."
Many times as we grow we move beyond certain relationships, and people come in and out of our lives. It's simply part of being human in our modern and transient world, but it is something that tends to be painful and cause deep reflection. So Laura and I both chose images that seemed to resonate with that theme.
These images are not available in our shops and are available as an exclusive prize to one lucky winner. Both of these photographs could be hanging on your wall for free! All you have to do is tell me what it is about the images that speak to you, and why you would like to win the giveaway. Also tell me where you would hang them, cause that would make me smile!
Pretty simple huh?
For an extra chance at winning, head over to Laura's Blog and do the same there.
If you really want to win these prints, why not tweet about the giveaway (be sure to include us in the tweet @levansphoto & @jenkiaba)!
Also remember to include your email address in your entry so that we can contact you if you win. All entries must be received by July 29th.
Best of luck!
Jen
8 comments:
Jen, I love your work, because it is like you said,dreamy. The picture of the girl would hang in my guest bedroom, which is also my relaxation room. I go there to read a book, or just sit for a few minutes of down time. It is decorated with tones of brown and mint, so the sienna look would fit right in.The other wall treasures are from other countries, from missionary friends who have found respite here. As a guest room, I imagine my guests as saying goodbye to their real life, stepping into mine, if but for a brief visit. We live in a very remote part of our country far from the beaten path. No stores, restaurants, or the hub bub of the fast life. Our television went out recently, and frankly, we don't miss it a bit! We spend evenings by the fire chatting and reading good books, as if we stepped out of one of Hemmingway's adventures. Stop by some time, when you need to escape....the lights always on.
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Sounds perfect and wonderfully relaxing! (We don't have TV either and love it! And frankly I enjoy it when the power goes out and everything gets still and serene...)
Your photo reminds me of how I felt so left behind when my husband died, I felt so many things guilt, sadness, loss, missing the love and friendship I thought would always be there. That is where that photo takes me. As for Laura's, it reminds me of the little things left behind to appreciate after the loss, those things mean so much. It really gives you something significant and precious to hold onto.
They would both go next to my beautiful mirror in my bedroom, I will include pix if I win!!!
oh sorry my email is photojnke@msn.com
Oh and I want to win because I love your work, and you keep introducing me to these other amazing artists, I love being surrounded in art, especially photo art!!!
What a touching comment - it actually brought tears to my eyes. I am so sorry about your loss. I am so glad that Laura's photo evokes those feelings of the beautiful things in life to hold onto!
You are both extraordinary artists...I am going through many things in my life where "saying goodbye" could be a negative or positive thing...but here is my take.
The image of the woman in the clearing takes me to a few places immediately: one, she is mourning the loss of someone near to her; and two, she is mourning the loss of something within herself. When I sat with it for a bit longer, I'm feeling that actually she is saying goodbye to a piece of her past, that maybe she is connected to this place- but needs to let go of something. Something she hasn't been able to let go of without being in this place physically- and something that will set her free...
The bare tree is beautifully rising from the ground as a new growth and reminder that nature and life will go on with or without us noticing. But it's better if we notice. Being truly aware of ourselves means we can fully appreciate the natural world cycle and the growth process continually renewing itself around us.
Both beautiful and amazing! thank you.
Mary
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Love the prints and the artists. They both represent loneliness and being different. Which I think we all feel once in a while. I have felt that way my whole life. Growing up with a single mom who was an alcoholic. I spent most of my childhood when I wasn't taking care of chores or my little brother on a large branch in my front yard, daydreaming, wondering what life was like for others. Hoping someday my life would change. It did, but the loneliness lingers like a bad dream. The one on the right is how I feel, walking away from the past , trying to leave it in its place and walking towards my future, a peaceful existence in a world with out sorrow and pain. I would put these above my desk where I work as a reminder of what life has to offer when we dig out of that pain and sorrow. HOPE. chelle1959@hotmail.com
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