KELLY FITZGERALD

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

FINE ART COMMISSION

I am thrilled to announce that I have been awarded a Fine Art Commissioned Project. I have already started production. I will be photographing B&W landscapes of the Northern San Diego California coastline, capturing the ocean and cliffs. For this project, I will be using a medium format camera, along with traditional B&W 120mm film. The fiber base silver gelatin print will be framed and hung at a private residence in Geneva, Switzerland.

Monday, March 1, 2010

"PHOTOGRAPHY: Impact of a Medium" Artist Reception

The "Photography: Impact of a Medium" artist reception at 2nd City Council Art Gallery in Long Beach CA drew a large crowd despite the rainy weather. The fine art photography exhibit was jured by photographer Robbert Flick. My friend and fine art photographer Mia DelCasino won the "Eye Opener" award for her piece "Passage Nine", which was taken in Hawaii. Congrats Mia! The exhibit is on display until March 24th 2010. To see more images from the artist reception ... click here.

Friday, February 26, 2010

ARTIST RECEPTION 02.27.10

Hi everyone!
I will be attending the Artist Reception at the 2nd City Council Art Gallery in Long Beach this Saturday from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
I hope to see you there!

Monday, February 15, 2010

ART and PHOTOGRAPHERS GALLERY

I have been represented by Photographers Gallery in Los Angeles since 2006. Photographers Gallery has a diverse collection of works and I am honored to be with them, as they represent some great photographers. Some of the photographers that I admire include Robert Doisneau, Alfred Eisenstaedt, Berenice Abbott, Margaret Bourke-White, Michael Magill, Kerik Kouklis and Mia DelCasino.

Gallery owner Keith Milton, a London native, was formerly the creative head at Virgin Records. He did music videos for some of the top Billboard names in the industry including Lenny Kravitz and David Bowie. But in 2002, Keith decided to leave the music industry and embark on a new creative direction. That same year he opened Photographers Gallery.

Space Magazine did an article on Keith and the gallery called “Hot Art, Cool Vibe” and it featured one of my works “Pine Trees I, Mammoth CA.” Please be sure to check it out.

Next time you are in the Los Angeles area, stop by the gallery for a visit, view the amazing collection of works and say “hi” to Keith. Cheers!

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST

Today, Kodak announced that they will discontinue Tri-X 320 in 120/220 format. They also said that they have enough to last through March of 2010, but after that, no more. Kodak TXP320 B&W is the last 220 film as Tri-X 400 (TX) is not manufactured in 220 format. I am not a user of this particular film, but being a huge fan of B&W medium format films, I am bummed to see it go. Just don't take my Kodak Professional Plus-X 125 120mm film away!

Saturday, February 6, 2010

PHOTOGRAPHY: Impact of a Medium

My work has been chosen to be a part of the "Photography: Impact of a Medium" group exhibit at the 2nd City Council Art Gallery in Long Beach, CA. The show will feature film, digital and manipulated photographic images from Southern California photographers. The opening reception will feature a live performance from the rock band Jessie Deluxe.

Robbert Flick, a photographer and Professor of Fine Arts at the University of Southern California, was the juror of this exhibit. Flick's work has been exhibited all over the world. He has received a John Simon Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship, a National Endowment for the Arts Grant and a Getty Scholarship.

Hope to see you there!

Artist Reception: Saturday, February 27, 2010
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Exhibition Dates: February 20, 2010 - March 24, 2010

Location: 2nd City Council Art Gallery
435 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach CA 90802
(562) 901-0997

Sunday, January 24, 2010

VISUAL EXPRESSIONS 2010 ARTIST RECEPTION

The "Visual Expressions 2010" Artist Reception was a huge success. Even the rain did not keep the large crowd from attending the show this past Friday night. The Temecula Valley Arts Council's first art show of the year was held at The Mercantile Gallery in Old Town, Temecula and the show continues through Feb. 21st 2010. You can check out more photos from the show on my facebook fan page.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT - SPA VELIA

Next time you are in the downtown San Diego area ... please stop by the Spa Velia gallery space and check out my solo exhibit, located in the Columbia Center Building. The exhibit features a collection of black and white landscapes from the California Eastern Sierras and Hawaii. Both projects were photographed using Kodak HIE Infrared Film, which is no longer in existence.

The exhibition will be on view through March 2010

Exhibit Hours: Mon. - Fri.: 6am - 6pm

Spa Velia, 401 W A St Ste 180
San Diego CA 92101 (619) 235-0000
www.spavelia.com

The address is A Street, but the entrance is actually on B Street between State St. & Columbia St. across from the W Hotel.

Sunday, January 17, 2010

CALIFORNIA VISUAL ARTISTS RECEPTION

The "California Visual Artists" opening at the 2nd City Council Art Gallery in Long Beach was a hit. I had such a good time meeting the other artists in the show and talking with so many interesting guests that night. The band Centrevol performed and rocked the crowd. You can check out more photos from the show on my facebook page.

A big "THANK YOU" to Mia DelCasino for taking these wonderful photos.

Saturday, January 9, 2010

photo l.a. 2010

For all of you fine art photography enthusiasts and collectors ... it is that time of year again ... the Super Bowl of Photographic Art Exhibits takes place next weekend. Returning to the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, photo l.a. 2010, the 19th Annual International Los Angeles Photographic Art Exposition moves back to it's former home at 1855 Main St., Santa Monica, California.

The opening night reception will benefit the Wallis Annenberg Photography Department at LACMA and is hosted by noted photographer David LaChapelle and actor/photographer Chris Lowell.

Over the past eighteen years photo l.a. has earned a reputation as one of the foremost art fairs and the leading photo-based events in the country. Presenting the finest galleries from around the globe, this 19th edition of photo l.a. promises to be the best ever.

The 19th Annual International
Los Angeles Photographic Art Exposition

January 14 - 17, 2010

Thursday, January 7, 2010

VISUAL EXPRESSIONS 2010 ART EXHIBIT

My work has been chosen to be a part of the "Visual Expressions 2010" group exhibition presented by The Arts Council of Temecula Valley. The show will feature mixed media, oil paintings, photography and sculpture from an exquisite group of Southern California Artists.

Artist Reception: Friday, January 22, 2010
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Exhibition Dates: January 22, 2010 - February 20, 2010

Gallery Hours: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. - Wednesday through Saturday

Location: The Mercantile Gallery
42051 Main St., Temecula CA 92051

For more information call 951.695.2787

Hope to see you there!

Monday, December 28, 2009

CALIFORNIA VISUAL ARTISTS EXHIBIT 2010

My work has been chosen to be a part of the "California Visual Artists 2010" group exhibit in celebration of artists and their work at the 2nd City Council Art Gallery in Long Beach, CA. The show will feature mixed media from California artists. The opening reception will feature a live performance from the rock/pop band CENTREVOL.

Ed Schad, a curator and writer living in Los Angeles, was the juror of this exhibit. He has written independently for Art Review in London, Art Slant in Los Angeles, Renegade Bus in Dallas and more.

Hope to see you there!

Artist Reception: Saturday, January 16, 2010
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Exhibition Dates: January 9, 2010 - February 10, 2010

Location: 2cc Art Gallery
435 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 901-0997

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

NEW BLOG DIRECTION FOR 2010

As I learn more about social media and it's many uses ... I've decided to use my blog as a place to showcase pictures from art openings and art installations. I will also include updates on new works and art-related events.

Thank you for visiting my blog.

Happy Holidays!

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

THE VANISHING BRIDGES OF HAWAII

Yesterday, I read in the Star-Bulletin that the 90-year-old North Kahana Stream Bridge on Kamehameha Highway is due to be replaced with a new modern structure designed to carry heavier loads and to help reduce flooding in the area. The $13.3 million project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2011.

I am so grateful that I captured and preserved this old bridge in my body of work this past June. The title of this work is "Kahana River, Oahu". I find it to be heartbreaking that so many of Hawaii's old bridges are being torn down and replaced with modern structures that look like eye sores. I understand there is a safety issue involved and I know that when these bridges were first originally built there were a lot less cars on the road then. What I do not understand is ... why can't the old bridges be retrofitted? Would it be too costly? Would it cost more than $13.3 million dollars to do so? The old Hawaiian bridges have so much charm and history about them. I would like to know why the new bridges that are replacing them ... why do they not have the same design or aesthetic style? A prime example would be the new galvanized steel truss bridge that replaced the old wooden Wainiha Bridge on the north shore of Kauai. Another eye sore of a design that does not reflect the ambient landscape ... or Hawaii for that matter.

I have had the pleasure of walking across many of these old bridges on Hawaii. There is this special feeling that you get when you experience them first hand. I welcome your comments on this post.

Monday, October 6, 2008

NEW WEBSITE COMING SOON!

I am so excited to announce that I will be getting a brand new website very soon from a company called Picaholic.com. The new design is going to be so cool! The layout will be clean and simple ... and easy to navigate through. It will have great features like flash and the images will be a lot larger. The new website will always be current and it will also feature a mailing list and more. Stay tuned!

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

International Photography Awards Announces Winners of the 2008 Competition

I am thrilled to announce that I have received two IPA Honorable Mention Awards in Fine Art! Here is a copy of the Press Release.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Kelly Fitzgerald of the United States was awarded two Honorable Mentions in the 2008 International Photography Awards Competition.

Los Angeles, California, 9/23/08 --- International Photography Awards (IPA) announced the winners of this year's IPA Photographer of the Year Awards.

Kelly Fitzgerald of the United States was awarded: Honorable Mention in Fine Art - Professional category for her entry, "Gold King Mine, AZ" and Honorable Mention in Fine Art - Professional category for her series of images from the body of work "A New Discovery".

About Kelly Fitzgerald

Kelly Fitzgerald was born in Pomona, California and attended the Photography Program at San Diego City College from 1987-91. In 2004, she began the body of work "A New Discovery" Black and White Infrared Landscapes of the Hawaiian Islands. She began the project largely out of the desire to preserve a beauty still largely unhampered by commercial development. She decided on using Kodak HIE High-Speed Infrared Film to convey the dreaminess and magical quality the islands have. Kodak has since discontinued that film. She has also spent the last 10 years photographing the incredible Eastern Sierras. Her photographs have appeared in numerous exhibits in various art galleries in the U.S. and abroad. She currently lives and works in San Diego, CA and resides in Hawaii part-time.

About IPA

The 2008 International Photography Awards has received over 22,000 submissions from 124 countries across the globe. IPA's mission is to salute the achievements of the world's finest photographers, to discover new and emerging talent, and to promote the appreciation of photography. Since 2003 IPA has had the privilege and opportunity to acknowledge and recognize contemporary photographers' accomplishments in this specialized art form.

Visit: www.photoawards.com

IPA Contact:

Sarah Cho

Competition Director

IPA - Lucie Awards