I am pleased to feature artist and colleague, Jody Hollier, on this week's blog. A talented professional, Jody's photos are insightful, warm and relevant. She captures images we probably all see... but somehow don't register as significant of touching beauty. I recommend you visit Jody's sites and support her as an artist. I asked Jody to talk about herself and her work in an Artist Statement.
Side note: Jody is the daugher of Judy Salamacha, a well-known community member, now living on the central coast
Jody Hollier
Artist Statement
Artist Statement
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| After the rain, 8x8 photograph, JA Hollier |
I grew up in Bakersfield, California, and at 18, life's adventures led me to Louisiana, where I attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and received a Bachelor's of Fine Arts.
My artwork reflects my fascination with details- the varied colors and forms of metal, the grace of a rain drop clinging to a berry and the many images that surround us and often go by unnoticed in the hurry of living. It is my intent to draw attention to these details, elevating them from a fleeting glance and to offer them some permanence in this world.
The link to my Etsy site (direct to the photography): http://www.etsy.com/shop/jahollier?section_id=7136262
and to my FB page is http://www.facebook.com/jodyhollierphotography ###
I borrowed this quote from Jody's facebook page...I think it speaks to the heart of every artist:
“I wonder if I've been changed in the night? Let me think. Was I the same when I got up this morning? I almost think I can remember feeling a little different. But if I'm not the same, the next question is - Who in the world am I? -- Lewis Carroll
Jody Salamacha Hollier -- An artist who speaks softly and loudly through her many mediums of expression. Her attention to detail has served her well...whether hanging a gallery show, taking an industrial or coastal photograph, planning a wedding or a Central Coast Writers' Conference Best-Ever Reception...and working with her best friend Tiffany Farnholtz LeClair to create unique portraits of families, babies, children and even furry brothers, sisters and cousins. Check her out....often. Judy Salamacha
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for this lovely blog posting! I very much appreciate your kind words and encouragemnet! The quote from my FB page is by Lewis Carroll though, not me! I love Alice in Wonderland and chose that quote because I felt that it expressed all of the things that I feel so eloquently!
ReplyDeleteJody is a very talented artist. I have some of her pieces in my home and office, Check her out
ReplyDeleteHi Judy,
ReplyDeleteBeautifully said. Echo, here!
Jody, You are very welcome. Your work, in a variety of mediums, is special. Loved the quote, thanks for sharing. For a long time I had a Lewis Carroll quote on my profile as well: "Sometimes, I have believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast."
ReplyDeleteA talented and keenly observant artist, thank you for sharing your visions.
ReplyDeleteJody:
ReplyDeleteThe quote says a lot about how every day can bring a new dimension to life ... and art. Thanks. And, thank you Diana for bringing it to the front.
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