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SK Friedland Works Selected For Three New Shows

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 21:57:17 GMT

SK Friedland Works Selected For Three New Shows

2024 is starting off as a busy fine art photography season for Susan K. Friedland as several of her works have been chosen for exhibit.

In the first of three new upcoming shows, Atlanta Photography Group's Choice 2024 exhibit, which opened February 6, includes her photo "Black Ledge Lobster Pound" in its main gallery at Ansley Mall, 1544 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta. Taken on the Maine coast late last summer, the photo rings true to Susan's aesthetic of beauty being in the eye of the beholder. What appears to be a broken down old shack is very much open for business and is decorated with colorful buoys that add color, life, and a bit of whimsy to this otherwise gray building.

Come March, Women In Focus will mount its annual Women's History Month exhibit, this time at the Buckhead Library, 269 Buckhead Ave NE, Atlanta, including two photos by Susan "Free Dry" and "Have A Cigar," most recently shown in APG's Belonging 2023 exhibit mounted late last year. The first is a snapshot into the lives of two twentysomethings having a laugh while doing their chores at a laundromat, while the second is a peek into a tobacconist's shop where a group of people are enjoying conversation with a good cigar. Both photos were taken through windows and provide a glimpse into people's lives in a simple moment in time. The show will run for the month of March.

Finally, the Professional Women Photographers organization in New York will mount a show at the Soho Photo Gallery called Studies In Still Life . Susan's photos "Summer Sunflowers a la Van Gogh" and "Frozen Leaf" are in the exibit to run from March 26-April 1, 2024 at the gallery at 15 White Street, New York, NY 10013. The sunflowers in Susan's photo, taken at Anderson Sunflower Farm in Cumming, Georgia, are wilting and abstracted, while the leaf under the frozen ground is both dead and brown.

"There's only a brief window when the sunflowers are in bloom," Susan explained, "and I wanted to go at the end of the season to capture the beauty of the wilted flowers." The dead, brown leaf in the other photo is something someone likely would have stepped on and not even noticed. But in Susan Friedland's camera lens it was an object of beauty lying just under the melting ice. "Beauty is in everything around us," Susan always says, "if we would just slow down to see it."

"Swarming Koi" Selected for APG's Summer 2023 Exhibition

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 17:56:31 GMT

"Swarming Koi" Selected for APG Summer 2023 Exhibition

Atlanta Photography Group, in partnership with Smithsonian Magazine, selected my photo "Swarming Koi" as part of its Summer 2023 Exhibition, designed to encourage people to create a world where people and nature thrive. Pond koi swarm just below the surface of the water when it's feeding time because they are trained to know when human hands will bring them food.

Chief Photo Editor for Smithsonian Magazine, Quentin Nardi, jurored the exhibition which runs July 17-August 29, 2023. at APG'S main gallery, Ansley Mall, 1544 Piedmont Road, Atlanta, GA 30324, between CVS and LA Fitness.

Woman On A Bench-Capri Chosen For APG Exhibition

sfrail@mac.com — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 18:22:08 GMT

APG's Tell Me A Story Includes Woman On A Bench-Capri

The Atlanta Photography Group's new exhibit, Tell Me A Story, celebrates documentary and street photography, including my photo "Woman On A Bench-Capri."

"It's an honor for me to be included among the fine photographers represented in this show," said the artist, Susan K. Friedland. "And it's wonderful to be able to see art in galleries again."

"Woman On A Bench-Capri" is a photograph of an elderly woman sitting on a bench inside an old, stone pedestrian tunnel as young people walk off in the distance. The play of light within the tunnel gives an almost halo-like aura around the woman who sits for a minute, cigarette in hand, while she looks through her purse.

"I was struck by the juxtaposition of the young people walking off in the distance to this older woman and how the light inside the tunnel seemed to illuminate around her," said Friedland. "It looked surreal to me -- like God was watching over her."

The show runs, which runs in conjunction with Atlanta Celebrates Photography, can be viewed September 13 through October 13, 2022, at the APG gallery in Ansley Mall, 1544 Piedmont Road, Atlanta.

Lindy's In The Rain To Debut in Metal Print Exhibition

sfrail@mac.com — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 20:21:03 GMT

My NYC

My NYC , a new gallery show sponsored by the New York Professional Women Photographers group, will include my original photo "Lindy's In The Rain," opens August 4 at Matted LIC, in Long Island City. The exhibit features bold, graphic images of New York City in a celebration of the big apple. The show is unique in that all of the images will be printed on luminous metal plates of 8"X8" square, or 8"X10" portrait or landscape configurations.

"The organizers of this exhibition recognize that every artist sees their subject in different way, which truly speaks to my aesthetic," said Ms. Friedland. "In my work I am to find something unusual in ordinary things." "Lindy's In The Rain" is a photo of a typical New Yorker going about his business on a rainy day, but the rain streaked window obscures the man's face and gives a blurred look to the other elements in the picture. The Lindy's sign in the background, coupled with the view of the taxi make this picture an unmistakable New York City scene.

An artists' reception will be held at the gallery on Thursday, August 4 from 6-8pm and the exhibition will run through September 8, 2022. Gallery hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 10a-6p, Thursday and Friday 10a-7p, Saturday 10a-6p, and Sunday 12-5p. Matted LIC is located at 46-36 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101.

Two Images Selected for PWP's Online Exhibit - Dreamscapes

sfrail@mac.com — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 20:45:25 GMT

PWP Selects Images for its First Online Gallery Exhibition

"Grey Ghost Trees" and "English Nun" Chosen For Creating A Sense of Wonder

Professional Women Photographers (PWP) of New York has chosen two of Susan K. Friedland's photographs for inclusion in its first online gallery. Titled "Dreamscapes," the exhibition is a look at images that tell a story of mystery, ambiguity, whimsical distortion, or simple the unexpected. Images that create a sense of wonder and curiosity in the viewer.

Friedland's winning entries include two very different types of images. "Grey Ghost Trees," a photo taken during an early morning, foggy hike through the Sapphire Mountains in North Carolina, is evocative of an ethereal landscape, while "English Nun," a serendipitous juxtaposition of life and religion that occurred from the reflection of a poster in a retail shop that appears to float on the street outside.

"Everything about this photo is a stark contrast," said Friedland. "You have the stark white from the nun's habit playing against the dark clothing on the people going about their business on a dreary London day, as well as messages of retail vs. religion, and the poster itself with its strong good girl (nun)/bad girl message (with cigarette and red lipstick). The bad girl nun looks like she's floating out on the street while passersby seem to walk right through her without a second glance."

The gallery is accessible through www.pwponline.org beginning the second week of April 2022. All photos presented in the exhibition are for sale and may be purchased directly from PWP. Friedland's photo also are available for purchase by contacting her through her website.

"NYC In The Rain" Selected for New York Exhibit

sfrail@mac.com — Tue, 18 May 2021 20:37:05 GMT

"NYC In The Rain" Selected for New York Exhibit

The Salmagundi Club has selected Susan's photo "NYC In The Rain" for inclusion in its 2021 Cityscapes Exhibit. The show, which runs June 6-24, 2021, will feature a variety of artistic mediums that depict the hustle and bustle of the city before COVID, and as it soon will be again.

"It's been a long year and I'm thrilled to have my work chosen to help show the vibrancy of the city after the long COVID winter we've had," Ms. Friedland said. "Just to be able to have people go to a gallery where they can see art up close and in person is so uplifting to my spirit."

In addition to photography, the exhibition will feature the works of more than 100 artists in many art forms, including painting, watercolor, pastel, collage, sculpture, prints, and other mediums. The exhibit may be viewed at the Salmagundi Club's gallery at 47 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10003, during its public viewing hours M-F 1-6p and Sat-Sun 1-5p, or online on Artsy.

SAVANNAH STAIRS SELECTED FOR NEW ATLANTA EXHIBIT

sfrail@mac.com — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:21:37 GMT

APG Member's Choice 2021

"Savannah is my hometown and it's been a huge source of creative inspiration for me throughout my life," said Visual Artist Susan K. Friedland.

Walking around this nearly 300-year-old city can feel like a step back in time -- with its cobblestone streets, hand-forged wrought-iron railings, majestic live oaks dripping with Spanish moss, and fine examples of 17th and 18th century architectural styles everywhere. It's as if history comes alive there, which inspired Ms. Friedland to take the photograph "Savannah Stairs," selected for the Atlanta Photography Group's upcoming exhibit, "Member's Choice 2021."

"When I saw the shadows of the iron railings on the steps I felt there was an air of mystery to the scene. It made me wonder who had trod there before me," she explained.

The photography of the descending staircase conjures a ghostly feel as the dark shadows from the railing and surrounding vines created a web-like vision. The shadows of the crosses from the iron rails, coupled with those of the vines and strewn dead leaves from the live oaks, make the viewer feel as if they are in a cemetery.

The photograph is typical of Ms. Friedland's style of finding beauty in the ordinary and presenting it in a way that evokes a deep emotional response.

"Savannah Stairs" will be on view March 6 - April 3, 2021, at Indie Studios, 190 Ottley Drive NE, Atlanta, GA, 30024, as well as on APG's website www.atlantaphotographygroup.org, in the Viewing Room gallery. An open house with masks and social distancing will be held March 6 from 12-5pm.

EQUUS/SUNFLOWER CHOSEN FOR EXHIBITIONS

sfrail@mac.com — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 16:57:59 GMT

NYC AND ATLANTA TO FEATURE PHOTOS IN VIRTUAL EXHIBITIONS

Every so often a moment comes along that can be inspirational for an artist. That was the case for Susan K. Friedland, when she snapped the photo, "Equus 1," which is now on view in the New York Center for Photographic Arts' online gallery, "Black and White 2020," at www.nyc4pa.com. Named a Juror's Selection (by jurist Dan Burkholder, a pioneer of digital photographic technology) it was one of only 40 images chosen from more than 1,700 entries. This virtual exhibit also marks a return of Ms. Friedland's work to the New York City market.

"2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, so I am thrilled and honored to have had my work chosen for this virtual online gallery exhibit," said Ms. Friedland.

While walking through the rain in the mountains of North Carolina, Ms. Friedland -- ever on the lookout for an interesting photo op -- spied a horse in a pasture. "I saw this soaking wet horse, and the way the light was reflecting off his hair, and I knew I had the shot," she said. She explained the horse refused to look at the camera, which she interpreted as the animal making it clear that it did not want its picture taken, but she persevered. Ms. Friedland calls this photograph her Mona Lisa.

"Sometimes the stars align and you realize you have something special," she said. "I knew this was the shot and I went for it because I also know the moment can be fleeting."

At another moment in time, this one at Anderson's Sunflower Farm in Cumming, Georgia, Ms. Friedland went at the end of the growing season to photograph the farm's vast fields of sunflowers. She explained there is a short window of opportunity to view this spectacular place, as the farm is open only for a few months each year. "It's easy to see the beauty of a flower in full bloom, but I wanted to capture the beauty of the thing as it's decaying," she said.

The result was Ms. Friedland's photo, "Sunflower In B & W," which will be included in Atlanta Photography Group's virtual online exhibit, "Director's Cut," beginning December 17, 2020. The photo was chosen by the group's executive director, Judith Pishery, from among numerous images submitted by Atlanta-area artists throughout 2020. Access to the online gallery is at www.atlantaphotographygroup.org.

These works by Ms. Friedland may be purchased through the two photography organizations name above, or by contacting us through this website.

Montana 2020

sfrail@mac.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 17:47:48 GMT

Photographing the American West-Montana 2020

One of my great joys is visiting and photographing the American West. I have been fascinated with it since I was a little girl thanks in part to my father's appreciation for Native American art forms, including turquoise jewelry, intricate beadwork and colorful designs. My husband and I honeymooned at Yosemite National Park nearly 42 years ago, where I was struck by the extraordinary beauty and grandeur of the landscapes that were the inspiration for Ansel Adams. And, of course, I adore horses, which I ride as well as photograph.

Today I try to get out west whenever I can. I have photographed all over the west -- Pacific Northwest, California, Southwest, Big Sky Country, and I love our national parks -- it never gets old for me. In my art, though, I always try to stay true to my aesthetic which is to find the beauty in all things around me. It's not hard to find the beauty of the landscapes -- there I'm trying to capture the impossible because there is nothing more magnificent than actually being there. It's a little trickier when I'm trying to capture the beauty of ordinary objects, especially when they're old and faded and cast aside, like rusty horseshoes, dirty cowboy boots, or decrepit barns. But, it's all beautiful to me in its own way.

I've posted some of the pics taken recently in Montana in the Galleries tab of this website that I hope will transport you in your mind's eye to that magical place, so you too, viewer, can experience the beauty of the majesty and the grandeur as well as the old and the rusty.

"SPRING GARDEN" CHOSEN FOR MASON FINE ART SHOW

sfrail@mac.com — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 21:32:18 GMT

Women In Focus XXVII Juried Exhibit

"Spring Garden" was selected for exhibit as part of Women In Focus' XXVII juried art show at Atlanta's Mason Fine Art gallery next month. The exhibit runs in conjunction with the annual Atlanta Celebrates Photography festival at various locations throughout Atlanta and its metro area.

The photo was taken at Gibbs Gardens, Ball Ground, Georgia, in the Spring once COVID-19 restrictions allowed outdoor excursions. "The gardens served as an inspiration for me -- a reminder that no matter what difficulties we may be facing, the earth still turns, seasons change, and we shall get through this," Ms. Friedland said. "I am so grateful that my work is to be included in this prestigious exhibit, and I hope it provides a source of inspiration to others."

"Spring Garden" will be on view, along with the work of many other talented Atlanta-area artists, at Mason Fine Art, 415 Plasters Ave., Atlanta, GA 30324, October 1 - November 6, 2020.

SUNSET SILHOUETTE IN VIRTUAL GALLERY

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 15:58:20 GMT

RPS 2020 Expressions of Light Virtual Gallery

"Sunset Silhouette" taken in south Georgia on view now as part of Roswell Photographic Society's 2020 Expressions of Light Virtual Gallery. View at www.roswellphotosociety.com.

Equus 1 On View at WEF

sfrail@mac.com — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 21:42:43 GMT

Fine art photos on sale in Wellington, FL

My original photograph, Equus 1, is a limited-edition print that is custom framed and ready to adorn your home or office. The photo, as well as many other fine art pieces, are on view and for sale at the Winter Equestrian Festival, in the Tiki Terrace area, 3400 Equestrian Club Drive, Wellington, FL, Feb 11-16. In addition to Equus 1, I have other photos (both framed and unframed), collages, custom-made silk scarves printed with one of my photos, bags, notecards, jewelry, and other fun collectibles. If you're in the area, I'd love to meet you and have you take a look at my work.

New Works on View in Atlanta and Madison, GA

sfrail@mac.com — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 21:35:33 GMT

Juried shows at Mason Fine Art and Madison-Morgan Cultural Center

"Turquoise Grotto 1" was chosen by Sarah Kennel, director of photography at the High Museum, and "Summer Sunflowers a la Van Gogh" was chosen by Dr. Samuel Gerace III, curator of photography for the Booth Western Museum, for two juried exhibits starting next month. "Turquoise Grotto 1" can be seen as part of the Women In Focus Artist's Choice exhibit, which runs November 14-December 28, at Mason Fine Art Gallery, 415 Plasters Ave NE, Atlanta 30324. Then on November 23, "Summer Sunflowers a la Van Gogh" will be on exhibit at the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center (MMCC), as part of the Atlanta Photography Group's People, Places, Things show, which runs through January 30, 2020. MMCC is at 434 South Main St, Madison, GA 30650.

Atlanta Celebrates Photography

sfrail@mac.com — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 20:21:25 GMT

"Fisherman With Poles" and "Beach" @Digital Arts Studio, Atlanta

Four of Susan K. Friedland's original photographs are being exhibited around Atlanta as part of the 21st Annual Atlanta Celebrates Photography Festival. In addition to "Radio City at Dark" and "Four Friends," "Fisherman With Poles" (above) and "Beach" will be on view as part of Women In Focus' Artists Choice Exhibition, October 5 - November 2, 2019 at Digital Arts Studio, 1082 Huff Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318.

Work Chosen for New Exhibit

Sun, 01 Sep 2019 17:28:40 GMT

"Radio City After Dark" Chosen for New "Streetscapes" Exhibit

Susan's original photograph titled, "Radio City After Dark," was chosen for the year-long Roswell Photographic Society's exhibit, "Streetscapes," which will be on view beginning September 16 at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, 11605 Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009. The exhibit will be open to the public during chamber business hours Monday-Friday from 8:30 am - 5 pm. The exhibit features photographs of buildings, cityscapes, monuments, and sculptures from around the world.

"Ice Cream Abstract" Awarded Honorable Mention

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 19:13:51 GMT

Johns Creek Arts Center Summer Serendipity Exhibit

Friedland's work "Ice Cream Abstract" was awarded honorable mention by the Johns Creek Arts Center as part of its Summer Serendipity exhibit. "It is such an honor to be recognized by this wonderful organization which provides so much support to the community," Friedland said. This juried show, which also includes Friedland's photograph, "Low Country," runs from August 10-September 4, 2019 at the Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek, Georgia 30097.

Collage Chosen for Juried Exhibit

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 17:10:31 GMT

"Captain America" On View Now in Powder Springs

The South Cobb Arts Alliance has chosen Susan's collage, "Captain America," to be exhibited in its 32nd annual national juried art exhibition, titled "American the Beautiful, An Artist's Oasis." Her piece features an original photograph taken in Nashville at the 10th anniversary commemoration of September 11th, along with other iconic images of American "heroes," stars and stripes, and a spent shotgun shell.

The collage is on view Monday - Friday from 11am to 6pm, now through August 25, 2019, at the Pat Vaughan Cultural Arts Center, 4181 Atlanta Street, Powder Springs, Georgia. This year's juror is award-winning artist, Ann Cockerill, owner of Red Cockerill Gallery, Austell, Georgia.

JCAC Artist's Guild Exhibit

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 18:10:55 GMT

Five S.K. Friedland photos now on view at Emory Johns Creek Hospital

4 Friends is one of five of my photos on display at Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek, GA 30097, cafe wing. The exhibit is for the Johns Creek Art Center's Artist's Guild and is on view now through October 25, 2019.

"Victoria's Seafood" Now On View

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 20:26:15 GMT

Atlanta Photography Group's Exhibit Summertime July 13-August 17, 2019

Susan K. Friedland's original photograph, "Victoria's Seafood," is on view in the Atlanta Photography Group's juried exhibition, Summertime, now through August 17, 2019 at its gallery at 75 Bennett Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30309. The photo, taken in Ocean City, Maryland, last summer, evokes a feeling of laid back summer days and dining at the local crab shack. The jurors for this exhibit are Genie Gaither Jones and Scott Speakes, editor-in-chief and publisher, respectively, of Okra Magazine.

New Works by Susan K. Friedland Now On Exhibit at the Cherokee Arts Center in Canton, Georgia

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 19:21:22 GMT

Juried exhibit, "Collage Collective: An Exhibition of the Atlanta Collage Society," includes two new collages by Susan K. Friedland

Two new collages by Susan K. Friedland are currently on exhibit in The Atlanta Collage Society's juried show, titled, "Collage Collective," at the Cherokee Arts Center in Canton, Georgia.

"Each According To The Dictates Of His Own Conscience," depicts what freedom means in America, and includes copies of a Norman Rockwell print of the same name, a rendering of General George Washington crossing the Delaware, the Liberty Bell, the Statue of Liberty, an original photo of the Iwo Jima Memorial: US Marine Corps Memorial in Washington, D.C., and rifle shell casings. The 11" X 14" collage is mounted on canvas with a finished edge and mounting hardware. "Hay Day 2" depicts horses grazing in a field, yet they are not free to roam wherever they choose, featuring an original equine photo with found wire mesh. The 22.5" X 18" collage is custom black suede matted and framed. Both are for sale and ready to hang in your home or office.

The exhibit runs from June 7-25, 2019, Tuesday-Friday 11am to 5 pm, and Saturday 12pm to 5 pm, at the Cherokee Arts Center, 94 North Street, Canton, Georgia 30114.

New Collages Available from S.K. Friedland

Sat, 06 Apr 2019 18:14:00 GMT

Horse Sense is the Artist's Largest Collage to Date

Susan K. Friedland has been busy in the studio and recently completed several new collages. With an eye toward finding beauty in everything around her, she used her original photographs as well as found objects for her artistic endeavor.

"Horse Sense," her largest collage to date, measuring 96" X 34," is an homage to her love of all things equine. Using original photographs, vintage magazine ads and clippings, and horse tack, to depict both English and Western styles of riding, Susan has created a work that speaks to her aesthetic of converting another man's trash into a treasure of artistic achievement. The elements of the collage are mounted on a Native American rug, reflecting her lifelong appreciation of Native American craftsmanship, story telling, and use of natural materials to create beautiful works of art.

In "Love Letters," 30" X 40," Susan addresses the concept of love and the many ways it manifests itself. In addition to depictions of couples (both real-life and on-screen), places she loves, and things she likes to do, the work features a real mailbox stocked with blank love letter stationery, which the viewer can use to write their own sentiment, address and mail to their love. In addition to photographs the work includes vintage movie ads, pages from romance novels, Brier horses, and other found objects.

The series "Low Country" reflects Susan's love for her hometown of Savannah, Georgia, and the surrounding low country area. In addition to original photographs, Susan used found low country objects, such as sea grass, feathers, and shells to create a series highlighting this unique and beautiful area of the Southeast.

If you would like to see these stunning works in person, please request a studio appointment through the contact page on this website.

Last Week to View"Walk Of Shame" at Oglethorpe University, Atlanta

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Susan K. Friedland Photo Chosen for Juried Women In Focus Exhibit

Susan K. Friedland's "Walk Of Shame" was one of only 30 photographs selected for a juried exhibition by members of Women In Focus, a non-profit artist-initiated organization of women photographers who have joined together to support and promote the photographic arts.

"I am so proud to be included in this group of talented women," said Friedland. "I am looking forward to meeting the other artists and I can't wait to see all of our work displayed together."

This is the last week to view this outstanding exhibition of juried photographs at the Conant Performing Arts Center at Oglethorpe University, 4484 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30319. All are welcome to a closing reception Sunday, March 31 from 2-4pm. This exhibit is in conjunction with International Women's History Month. Jurors for this show are John Tilford, M.A., Oglethorpe University Museum of Art Curator of Collections and Christina Washington, M.A., M.F.A., Adjunct Photography Professor.

List of Awards Given.

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 16:32:06 GMT

Anna Walker Skillman, owner of Jackson Fine Art, remarked on Equs saying “as one enters the gallery space, the first wall that greets the viewer has a dream-like southern-ness quality...The Horse portrait is grand and mesmerizing both in its size and imagery... the soft quality of the land, almost pictorial."

Chosen entry in juried competition.

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

“This photo has such mood and elegance.” -Leslie Heemsbergen, Saatchi Gallery

“Equus” was chosen in a juried competition by Anna Walker Skillman to appear in the Atlanta Photography Group’s “Anna Skillman Selects."
Anna Skillman Selects

Anna Walker Skillman, owner of Jackson Fine Art, remarked on Equus saying “as one enters the gallery space, the first wall that greets the viewer has a dream-like southern-ness quality...The Horse portrait is grand and mesmerizing both in its size and imagery... the soft quality of the land, almost pictorial."