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Patricia Frank's Photographs Debut at the American Orchid Society's Atrium Gallery
 
Delray Beach, Florida - 6/15/07 - The exhibition of Patricia Frank’s new orchid photographs at the American Orchid Society in Delray Beach on June 25, 2007. Preview Reception information.
 
"Orchids: A Celebration" brings Patricia Frank's lush photographs to Florida for the first time. The free exhibition at the American Orchid Society’s Atrium Gallery runs from June 25 to July 29, 2007 and is open Tuesday through Sunday 10:00am - 4:30pm. The public is invited to the Preview Reception Friday June 29 from 5-7pm. In addition to the framed pieces in the show there will be specially priced original 11"x14" prints available during the Preview Reception. To make a reservation please email or call Melissa DeRocha: (561) 404-2052 or This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it The Atrium Gallery is located in the American Orchid Society Visitors Center and Botanical Garden, next to the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. The Visitors Center also offers orchids plants and many books about them for sale in their extensive gift shop.
 
Ms. Frank started as a traditional film photographer 40 years ago. Today her work is completely digital which shapes the process and provides fairly instant gratification.
 
“I have been an artist all my life but it is only during the last four years that I have worked exclusively in the medium of digital art. This body of work was started in reaction to the end of years working in a windowless midtown office and the chance to document a season’s flow of flowers through my garden. It has expanded to include flowers from everywhere I go and has inspired trips around the world.”

“I photograph using natural light and often capture the flower while it is still growing. Combining the camera and the computer lets me create from my reaction to the subject, blending reality and my perceptions. There is an intimacy similar to portraiture. I find the intense colors and exotic shapes that have evolved for the most basic purpose: attracting a pollinator, to be emotionally exciting and strive to convey that excitement and personality to the viewer.”

Ms. Frank uses constantly evolving tools and techniques ‘appropriate’ for each flower - guided by shape and color?, her subconscious?, the ‘force’ that funnels through artists? The archival prints use Epson inks and Sommerset Velvet Watercolor paper.

Please visit the artist’s website: www.PatriciaFrank.com .

Contact:
Patricia Frank
(201) 988-5094
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