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Jeni Gray Statement/Bio
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Can you see in two-dimension? Cover one
eye and you can imagine your shot. Through experimenting with different formats
and equipment brands over the years I’ve learned that it isn’t the equipment you
use, it’s how you use it, but mostly what you “see” through it. I’ve taken
photos all my life, since I was six years old. It’s been my life-long
fascination, frustration, passion, and challenge. It is my path this time
around.
I earned my B.A. in Liberal Arts through attending The Evergreen State College
from 1985 - 1989. It was there that I refined and defined my skills. Through
several “Independent Contract” programs that I designed myself in the second
half of my education, I focused on portraiture, design concepts, and technique.
I also gained valuable skills in communication, writing, and personal
development, throughout my education.
After graduating from TESC, I spent two years in Seattle doing portraiture, but
far more enjoyed the following two years owning and operating my own gallery in
Shelton. There I experienced the artistic freedom I had always longed for. I
promoted other artists through shows and art events at Cove Gallery. I joined
the local art clubs and chaired the City Arts Commission where we created the
first Art Walk for Shelton in 1993.
I moved out to the Hood Canal in 1995 where I began exploring nature
photography and web building to promote my art. With a full darkroom for black
and white and my computer for enhancement, I created new and exciting images. I
published my first book of poetry and photographic images in 2004, and promoted
it though local book signing events and wholesaling to retail shops.
My next adventure took me to Port Townsend for the summer of 2005 where I
explored the architecture for my next collection of images. It was my "great
summer vacation".
In early 2006, I opened the Dancing Moon
Art Gallery in Hoodsport, utilizing all my education and
experience selling other people's art in a Co Op environment.
Although that gallery closed in early 2008, I continue to promote a few of the
artists with the virtual Dancing Moon Gallery online, as well as the rotating
art exhibit at The Hoodsport Visitor Center.
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