Bio: Seattle born and based, award-winning photographer Art Wolfe has worked on every continent documenting the dazzling beauty of the planet’s wildlife, landscapes, and diverse cultures. His goal is to win support for conservation issues by “focusing on what’s beautiful on the Earth.” An educator and artist Wolfe leads photo tours worldwide, gives keynotes to clubs and businesses, and has published over 100 books in eight languages. He hosted the award-winning evergreen TV show Art’s Wolfe’s Travels to the Edge. Sponsored by Canon USA and Microsoft, the 26-episode show was syndicated worldwide. His photography career has spanned five decades, a testament to the durability and demand for his images, his expertise, his passionate advocacy for the environment and indigenous cultures. Wolfe says: “It is in the wild places, where the edge of the earth meets the corners of the sky, the human spirit is fed.”
Presentation: The Creative Eye of Art Wolfe. A multimedia presentation with projected images and live narration featuring adventures, an exploration of creativity, plus a special sneak peek at images from his current book project Act of Faith: The Beauty of Belief.
Abstract: Art Wolfe recounts his recent works and inspiring discoveries in the process of routinely pushing his craft. This presentation follows Art as he creates images for projects in photographically rich locations and spotlights how Art uses innovative ways to translate conceptual ideas into creative results. A consummate educator, Art finds beauty in degraded environments, expanding the notion of photographic creativity.
