Kimberley French is best known as one of Canada's leading still photographers. Her images from movie sets have been seen around the world. Among her notable work are all still images from the acclaimed "Brokeback Mountain" and "The Assassination of Jesse James." As well as the popular Twilight Saga: “New Moon” and “Eclipse”.
French says "I began making the photographs I call 'surface' four years ago and this body of work continues to evolve. Within cityscapes and landscapes, I attempt to capture that elusive light, the ethereal image that strikes a visceral cord in me. The inclusion of movement is a crucial element in my work, emphasizing vivid overall effects rather than details using techniques such as blur, reflection and large grain. The images do not look like traditional photographs; they are rather like paintings. My tools are both film and digital cameras."
'surface revisited' consists of a series of 12 large photographs (8 are 36" x 56", 4 are 28" x 42") of nature, urban landscapes and interiors. All of the images were created in camera and printed using the Giclée process. Giclée consists of making a digital scan of the original photograph and printing it using minute droplets of archival ink on artists' archival canvas. Each work is printed to the exact specifications of the artist and is limited to an edition of five.
Ms. French's fine art pieces Williamsberg Bridge and Aurora (pictured above)are currently on display at Homewerx. $1,700 each.
