Clinton Community College (CCC) will host an Artist Reception for CCC alumnus Karen Austin on Thursday, October 23 at 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. The CCC Library Art Gallery is located at 1000 Lincoln Blvd., Clinton, Iowa. All are invited to attend this event that will showcase the vibrant photography of a very talented artist featuring her colorful snapshots of nature titled “Nature in Abstract.”
In her artist statement, Karen Austin shared that much of her inspiration for this series comes from a love of nature, photography and design. She explains, “I created these images by bringing my original photos into Photoshop, paying close attention to the unique shapes, color variations, texture, and patterns.” She continues, “I began experimenting with layers of light and color, creating an abstraction of the originals. I love the unpredictable nature of using this method to create rich details and original and visually interesting results.” Austin shared a favorite quote by photographer Dorothea Lange which has guided her work, “While there is perhaps a province in which the photograph can tell us nothing more than what we see with our own eyes, there is another in which it proves to us how little our eyes permit us to see.”
The community is invited to attend this free event. Contact Clinton Community College at 563-244-7001 for more information.