Body of Work by Trina O'Hara
By (author): Trina O'Hara
Title: Body of Work
Subtitle: artist. camera. museum
Blurb/Shorttext:
Have you ever wondered how a true artist finds their authentic voice?
Trina O’Hara’s search for her own creative identity began with a paint brush in her hand… and ended with a camera.
In Body of Work: artist. camera. museum, we follow Trina on an inspiring visual journey that traces her artistic path: from emulating the Old Masters to uncovering her unique authentic voice. Years dedicated to painting replicas of Caravaggio's masterpieces and intensive studies at the Flemish Classical Atelier in Bruges culminated in her confident application of the dramatic lighting effects of Italian chiaroscuro and the atmospheric ambiance of Dutch Old Masters to the art of photography. Trina's portraits are the result of a knowledgeable painter looking through a camera lens, with one eye on art history, the other on individual self-expression through the human form.
Through a captivating collection of photographs, Body of Work: artist. camera. museum reveals the transformative process of Trina’s artistic growth, structured over five distinct Acts. The first four —Being the Apprentice, Inside the Museum, At Home with Portraits, and Inside the Art Studio— lead us to our destination: Distillation and Discovery. This fifth and final Act showcases an individual collection of portraits that represent the quintessence of Trina artistic voyage. Each Act starts with a driving question, which guided Trina’s artistic odyssey, and which, when applied individually, may prove equally constructive for your own creative journey.
Body of work: artist. camera. museum is more than a photography book, it is a guide and a companion for those seeking to unlock their creative potential. With thought-provoking questions and stunning visuals, this book invites you to embark on your personal artistic journey, finding not only your creative voice, but the joy and fulfilment that comes with committing to a creative endeavour; a devotional practice done repeatedly, until you find what you have always been looking for.
ISBN: 978-87-7620-383-2
Book language: English
Publishing house: Snap Collective
Website: www.snap-collective.com
Editorial Assistant: Silvia Antoni
Designer: Natalia Sweetkovskaya
Published on: 26/09/2024
Category: Art
Price (€): 89
Keywords: artist, photography, contemporary portraiture, museum, art history, Italy, artistic process, artist home, body of work