Of all lies, art is the least untrue;
I am an artist and visual explorer who uses paint, clay, stone, wire, wood, paper, and pixels to create and discover new visual worlds. My work has evolved from recording the beauty and variety of the external world to creating my own imaginary worlds, as evidenced in my paintings, sculptures, photographs and digital works. My work is small in scale and as such is intended for private, one on one, viewing as opposed to public viewing in a gallery. Consequently, I find the Internet to be the perfect means of sharing my artworks with others. Although my works are stylisticly varied, due in large part to my former career as an art history professor, they do share undercurrents of Expressionism, Lyrical Abstraction and a dash of Dada; as well as reflecting my Northern European roots and the influences of a formal graduate education in art history and philosophy. I may not be a great artist but I am a prolific one, working in accordance with the principle that if I create enough works I am bound to occasionally do something that is truly worthwhile.
My works have been displayed, sold or published by a variety of organizations including: Saatchi Gallery Online, Fine Art America, the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, the BBC Collective Gallery, Downtown LA Life International Magazine, Fora Do Tempo, Boletin del Instituto Andaluz del Patrimonio Historico (PH 60) in Seville, Spain; Qind Magazine (London, England), Hackeando Catatau (Portugal), * Marilenalaterza (Italy), Eroski Consumer (Spain), Progressive Buddhism, Chaotic (U.K.) Green Hills Literary Lantern, Detroit Free Press, Times Union in Albany NY, File Magazine, Flak Photo, Michigan in Pictures, Exposure Detroit Selective Focus Show, the permanent collection of the Meteor Photo Gallery, and the Agitatto Gallery in Geneva, Switzerland. My works are also in private collections in Europe, the Middle East and the U.S. My work has been the subject of a one-man show and I have appeared in various group shows in the US.
I am a self-taught artist who has been honing his artistic skills for over 50 years. I have worked as a professional photographer, off and on, for 18 years, undertaking assignments as diverse as architectural photography, executive portraits, special events and product packaging. I also have taught art history, philosophy and logic at various colleges and universities in Michigan and was chairman of the Humanities department at Duns Scotus College in the 1970s. Most recently, I owned my own communications firm for 21 years, writing various types documents for professional firms. I have two Masters degrees, one in Humanities and the other in Philosophy from Wayne State University.
I am a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (A.A.A.S.), the Union of Concerned Scientists, the Ann Arbor Art Center, the Plymouth Community Arts Council, the Tri-cities Art Club, the Livonia Camera Club and a past member of the American Association for Microbiology,.
I was born in a displaced persons (DP) camp in Germany of Estonian parents and immigrated to the United States in 1950. I grew up in Detroit and currently live in Plymouth, Michigan.
My website is at www.nomm.com where I post new work daily, so please stop by.
My works can be purchased at the Saatchi Gallery ( www.saatchiart.com/account/profile/2868) and FineArtAmerica (fineartamerica.com/profiles/rein-nomm.html).
I regularly view all my Contact's photos and Favorite those images I like.
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- JoinedApril 2005
- OccupationArtist
- HometownAugsburg, Germany
- Current cityPlymouth, Michigan
- CountryUSA
- Websitehttp://nomm.com/index.html
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what can one say but brilliant your work is outstanding beautiful and inspiring wonderful to view Sonja
"Rein Nomm", is a great artist with a wonderful world in his mind.. he makes beautiful dreams in his paintings and photos, and no doubt, you will find out his style is really unique and different. I love to come and see his new artworks. He is so magical. "Take a little time to see his dreamy stream, you won't regr… Read more
"Rein Nomm", is a great artist with a wonderful world in his mind.. he makes beautiful dreams in his paintings and photos, and no doubt, you will find out his style is really unique and different. I love to come and see his new artworks. He is so magical. "Take a little time to see his dreamy stream, you won't regret."
Read lessThere is a life described on this man's face here. There is a fractal of toughts and feelings in each and every picture seen in his pool. I suggest to look behind the shots. And come back and look again. And again. Experience life and a history. Art is here.
the clock image did it...had to drop by and say his work is inspirational and a visual treat
I can't think of a single photostream on Flickr which is more worth your time and attention than this one. The images collected here are some of the most beautiful, interesting and even challenging I've seen, I find myself returning again and again to contemplate the work of a master. I lack the vocabulary to be able t… Read more
I can't think of a single photostream on Flickr which is more worth your time and attention than this one. The images collected here are some of the most beautiful, interesting and even challenging I've seen, I find myself returning again and again to contemplate the work of a master. I lack the vocabulary to be able to express the impact or emotions that these outstanding works of art have upon me - both intellectually and emotionally... so I won't try. Don't spend your time reading my pittiful words... go ahead and take a look at these most wonderful images, but please, do not just rush through; take time to enjoy each image, look at it, allow it to enter your conciousness and speak to you, for that is the only way to truly appreciate art like this.
Read lessI've recently had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Rein Nomm @ a suburban coffe shop. And to hear his stories as well as to observe the pieces he has created over many years of honig his craft never ceases to amaze me. I've only know him for a few short months, but I feel like I've known him forever. I'd like to buy one … Read more
I've recently had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Rein Nomm @ a suburban coffe shop. And to hear his stories as well as to observe the pieces he has created over many years of honig his craft never ceases to amaze me. I've only know him for a few short months, but I feel like I've known him forever. I'd like to buy one of his pieces form him in the near future (if circumstances permit). As long as he continues to produce his masterpieces, I'll continue to support his work.
Read lessFrist time i stop by and i look pics i just to gasp in admiration , feel so convulse in side of me , that is 2 years go . And i keep looking all this man pics to today i just can say this is a achiever photographer to be , and is one of Artist , Workmaster commendable photographer , In the pics you can see h… Read more
Frist time i stop by and i look pics i just to gasp in admiration , feel so convulse in side of me , that is 2 years go . And i keep looking all this man pics to today i just can say this is a achiever photographer to be , and is one of Artist , Workmaster commendable photographer , In the pics you can see how Exquisite , Morbidezza and cleverly skill , it's worth to take time savor , im vevry happy can konw this friend .
Read lessRein I just discover his master pieces here. I am totally impress that he is breaking the traditional sense of photographrapy arts. Rather you are breaking the limit & achieving new frontier's in Imaging Art. I am totally impress for his creativity, Kindness & sharing attitude to all on the net. You are a g… Read more
Rein I just discover his master pieces here. I am totally impress that he is breaking the traditional sense of photographrapy arts. Rather you are breaking the limit & achieving new frontier's in Imaging Art. I am totally impress for his creativity, Kindness & sharing attitude to all on the net. You are a great inspirer to many......... I appreciate your everything!!
Read lessJ'aime l'univers que Nomm de photo crée à travers ses photos. Une très grande maîtrise technique alliée à un sens artistique exceptionnel ... Nomm de Photo est un véritable esthète !
For me it was "love at first sight" for nomm's photos. All images captured seem to tell a story of depth, whether it be his rustic photos, cryptic photos, or any of his other subjects- each unto itself a work of art; finely composed. if i ever learn that he has published a photo book under $50.00, I know I'll be one… Read more
For me it was "love at first sight" for nomm's photos. All images captured seem to tell a story of depth, whether it be his rustic photos, cryptic photos, or any of his other subjects- each unto itself a work of art; finely composed. if i ever learn that he has published a photo book under $50.00, I know I'll be one of his first fans to run to the bookstore and buy it!
Read lessAn artistic eye. A technical wiz. A documentarian of life. That's Rein Nomm.