John Schaefer Photography Exhibit
A Desert Illuminated
Now - May 27, 2011
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10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Ottosen Gallery in Dorrance Hall
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The Exhibit
A Desert Illuminated photography exhibit features 30 photographs of cactus flowers of the Sonoran Desert by John Schaefer. These stunning macro photographs are wrapped in the visual and contextual embrace of a Renaissance-era illuminated manuscript that connects the human passion for science and art. By placing a sheet of black construction paper behind the cactus, he is able to isolate the subject, intensifying the composition of the richly hued and delicate flower.
Artist Background
Schaefer, president emeritus of University of Arizona, is a conservationist, avid bird watcher and founder of the Nature Conservancy in Arizona. He is a talented photographer who, with Ansel Adams, established the Center for Creative Photography in Tucson. He is the author of three popular books on photographic techniques, and his photographs have been featured in Arizona Highways, among other publications. Generously sponsored by Carol DuVal Whiteman.
