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Garilla Photography and Visual Art
Toronto, Ontario
Photography
garilla_prints@yahoo.ca
www.garillaarts.com
416.705.3709
Inversion
24” x 30”
Photography
2006
Artists’ Statement
Photography, in its essence, is the art of capturing light to create images. Like the origin of the word “photography” based on the Greek words phos ("light"), and graphis ("paintbrush”), these images incorporate that essence of photography using the camera to paint with light. Each of these images capture the elusiveness of colour and movement of light reflected on water creating textured images that resonate. While the dynamic of light on water is elusive, the continuous and ever-changing movement is captured in these still images which fuse the elements of painting with photography creating unique images.
We enjoy being near water wherever we travel, capturing the dynamic nature of images produced on water depending upon the natural or urban environments that surround us. We think of photography as a visual art that is to be a shared journey between artist and viewer. Each of our images are chosen and created collaboratively to begin that shared journey. We choose and create images that captivate us, allowing for contemplation and reflection, inviting the viewer along on our journey. When images resonate within us, we are compelled to capture and share that emotional resonance – our own sense of wonderment and awe – with the viewer. We hope to engage the viewer's senses, making them think and feel. We are inspired by painting and try to capture this essence in our photographic work using vibrant colours to create a dynamic on the photographic canvas. This dynamic is then shared with the viewer, creating a response, which adds to the shared journey. We hope to capture our viewers with the resonance and vibrancy of each piece of art that we create so that it resonates with them.
Scott Garant & Richard Manilla
Richard Manilla and Scott Garant are Toronto-based photographers who collaborate to create natural and urban landscape images with a unique abstract perspective.
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