Julieanne Kost - Fluid Impressions
Julieanne Kost
Fluid Impressions: Exploring Nature's Fleeting Designs
Print Exhibition 30th July – 31st August 2024
Artist Statement
Fluid Impressions: Exploring Nature's Fleeting Designs invites viewers on a compelling journey through the delicate and transient beauty found within the natural world. Through the lens of Julieanne Kost, this exhibit focuses on the intricate tapestry of nature's patterns, revealing details crafted by the timeless dance between water and the earth's surface that are often overlooked.
Through careful composition and keen observation, these photographs take visitors on a visual voyage through diverse landscapes shaped by the patient work of water. From the sprawling salt flats of Lake Eyre in Australia to the dry lakebed of California’s Death Valley, Julieanne reveals the stunning and constantly evolving landscapes formed by nature.
This body of work is both a celebration of Earth's geological wonders and a poignant reminder of the impermanence of our world. Her work invites contemplation on the profound influence of water, illustrating the power of nature's patient hand in shaping the very essence of our planet's beauty. As the viewer engages in each photograph, they are encouraged to reflect on the importance of preserving the delicate balance of our global environment.
Artist Biography
Named one of Fast Company’s “100 Most Creative People in Business,” Julieanne Kost is the Digital Imaging Evangelist Director at Adobe, responsible for fostering relationships with customers through meaningful and inspirational Photoshop and Lightroom instruction. As a highly sought-after speaker for the industry-standard Digital Imaging franchise, she devises and presents motivating and educational training sessions, sharing original techniques and tutorials worldwide via live events, Adobe.com, and her blog (jkost.com/blog). She is also the author of “Passenger Seat — Creating a Photographic Project from Conception Through Execution” and “Window Seat — The Art of Digital Photography and Creative Thinking”, an accomplished photographer and fine artist, and creator and host of the popular Photoshop Essential Training for LinkedIn Learning.
Kost is well-known for her unique approach to instruction, infusing practical tips and tricks with an equal amount of humour and creativity that keeps audiences entertained and engaged. She often serves as a guest lecturer at distinguished photography schools and leading educational institutions around the world. She has created and published more than a thousand instructional videos for Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. For her outstanding service and contributions to the photographic industry, she received the Chuck Westfall Technical Education award from the Lucie Foundation, the Gerhard Bakker and Warren Motts International Service awards from the Professional Photographers of America, and was granted the title of Honorary Educational Associate as well as received the International Award for her significant contributions to Professional Photography as an Art and a Science from the American Society of Photographers, and was inducted to the Photoshop Hall of Fame by the National Association of Photoshop Professionals.