"Photography and Travel are my Passion"
About Marie
Born and raised in NJ, Marie developed an early appreciation of art from numerous trips to the art museums of Manhattan. While in college she developed a passion for photography, spending many hours in the darkroom. Since moving to Indianapolis in 1979, Marie refined her craft at the Art Center of Indianapolis. After living in England for two years, she returned to Indianapolis in 1999 where her passion was refocused utilizing Digital Photography.
Recent shows include a 2016 Solo Show at the 2nd Presbyterian Church, Indpls, 2018, 2015 and 2014 Indiana Artisan Marketplace, 2018, 2016 and 2014 Penrod Arts Fair, 2014 Solo Show at the Palladium in Carmel, 2013 Nickel Plate Arts Exhibit, 2013 Bona Thompson Art Center Exhibit, 2011-2013 Annual IDADA Members’ Exhibitions, 2012 Athens Arts “Salon One!”, Crawfordsville, IN, 2012 Stillpoint Art Gallery Online Exhibit and Gallery 924's Contemporary Figurative Show in 2011. In 2013, Marie was named a Hoosier Woman Artist by Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann for her High Dynamic Range Image, “Indianapolis Cityscape #2”. She was also accepted into the prestigious Indiana Artisan program in 2013. Her work has been published in Photoshop User magazine, Welcome to Hamilton County 2011 (cover), Indianapolis Monthly magazine and the Carmel Arts & Design District Website.
Marie's most recent work has focused on architectural and cityscape images, using High Dynamic Range Photography (HDR) to maximize the dynamic range of a scene, then tone mapping and stylizing that image, which allows for the artist's creative expression. The artist prints her images using Epson Stylus Photo printers (9900 and 4900) which utilize archival pigment inks to produce archival prints which will last over 200 years. Images are printed on Epson Exhibition Canvas Matte or Epson Velvet Fine Art paper which offers a unique museum quality feel. All canvas prints are protected with two coats of archival certified premium canvas varnish which will protect the image from fading. All images are captured using either a Canon 5D Mark IV or a Canon 5D Mark III Digital SLR.
Marie’s images can also be found at: carmelartonmain.com and @Mreamerimages on Facebook. Her images are on display in Art on Main Gallery & Gifts in the Arts & Design District, Carmel, IN.
ARTIST'S STATEMENT
Through my use of Photography, I strive to capture vignettes of our world as seen through the camera's lens. The medium of Photography has been a source of creative expression for me, and has given me a way to feel connected to the world. It also allows me to share my creative vision with others.