What types of stories can we read in the landscape, and how do our surroundings provide insights into our experiences as human beings? In what ways do the marks we make on the land reflect our values, practices, and cultures? Questions like these have been considered by photographic artists for the past several decades, and will be the central line of inquiry in this interactive workshop. Together we will look at photographs and discuss ways in which image-makers approach depicting landscape through their artwork. We will then use this dialogue as our creative prompt as we exit the gallery to make photographs of our own, followed by a conversation about these images.

Participants are asked to bring a camera and wear clothing/shoes that are comfortable for walking, as we will be out in the landscape making photographs as part of this workshop.

SCHEDULE
9am: Meet in the CCA Christensen Cabin at Granary Arts. Discuss the concept of landscape as autobiography.
10am: Demonstration of large format camera process.
10:45am: Free time for individual photographing and lunch. 
12:45pm – 1:45pm: Reconvene to share and discuss images, and conclude the workshop.

Please note, this workshop will overlap lunchtime. Lunch will not be provided, participants may pack a lunch or purchase something nearby.

This workshop is free and open to the public, but space if limited. Email info@granaryarts.org to claim your spot!

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Daniel George is a photographic artist whose work is rooted in the medium’s documentary tradition and explores the interconnection of place and culture as it relates to communal and personal identity. Having lived as a transplant in various locations throughout his adult life, he uses the camera to study defining characteristics of the communities within which he resides. The resulting photographs are his attempt to visualize and understand the idiosyncrasies of human activity in these local cultures. George’s work has been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions across the United States, and has been published internationally in both print and online publications. He is based out of Vineyard, UT, and is a current artist-in-residence at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art.

 Visit his website at www.danielgeorgephoto.net or follow him on Instagram @danielgeorgephoto