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Kevin Pullen, a photographer from Pullman, will be our February artist. You can meet the artist at the opening from 5:30– 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 8. The show will run until Wednesday, March 12. I have long admired Kevin's photography, and am thrilled to have him be a part of the Art at the Co-op series. I also admire his artist statement and bio, which is so well written that I am going to quote it in its entirety! “Kevin Pullen was born and raised in Northeast Oregon, where he spent much of his time on his grandparents' ranch, thus being able to experience the outdoors, and learn an appreciation for hard work and the natural world. As a child, his grandmother would take him on walks down the country road, stopping to peer into wild rose bushes at the young blackbirds in their nests. He continued his interest in Nature as a field biologist, presenter and university zoology instructor.
He writes of his art, 'I originally delved into photography to better represent the natural world to my students. It suited me nicely as a means of spending time in the outdoors I so enjoy. My work as a naturalist and biologist has provided ample opportunity to photograph. It has produced many interesting experiences as well.There is beauty and wonder all around us; capturing it on film is a gratifying challenge. I especially enjoy photographing wildlife. Animals lead rich lives filled with drama and humor. The more time I spend with them, the more their worlds open up to me. The reward of taking photos is that I get to preserve what I observe and share it with others...there is a story behind every photograph.I choose to produce unmanipulated images...no electronic alterations have been made to any print. The colors represented are true to the scene.” Come and meet a photographer who obviously cares deeply both for his environment and for his art form. He will be at the Co-op from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday February 8. |
