Photos by Elyssa
Reflection of Spirit
Natick Artists group show at Gallery 55
Giclee print size 13”x19” on Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper. The mat is a 100% cotton rag. Framed size 18"x25" with UV glass.
Artist’s Statement:
One of my favorite things to do while I was living in Kyiv, Ukraine was to wander around the city with my camera. I was mesmerized by the beautiful architecture and the culture which is so different than American. I was strolling through the city one day looking for things that caught my eye. While getting ready to cross the street, I tried to avoid stepping in a large slush puddle. I happened to notice an interesting reflection and decided to take a picture of it. I felt like I had discovered a new way to view the world! I began to see the city through its reflections and this process brought me to St. Michael’s Golden Dome Monastery captured in this puddle reflection. It is one of the most significant Orthodox Churches in Ukraine and I love the complementary colors of blue and gold which made it a wonderful place to photograph. I was thrilled to find a puddle which I was able to get a clear reflection of the bell tower with just about the entire onion dome on top.
This image is symbolic of my reflecting on life while living there, my spiritual growth and the creative force that drives me to pursue my photography with a passion.
Reflection of Spirit
Natick Artists group show at Gallery 55
Giclee print size 13”x19” on Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper. The mat is a 100% cotton rag. Framed size 18"x25" with UV glass.
Artist’s Statement:
One of my favorite things to do while I was living in Kyiv, Ukraine was to wander around the city with my camera. I was mesmerized by the beautiful architecture and the culture which is so different than American. I was strolling through the city one day looking for things that caught my eye. While getting ready to cross the street, I tried to avoid stepping in a large slush puddle. I happened to notice an interesting reflection and decided to take a picture of it. I felt like I had discovered a new way to view the world! I began to see the city through its reflections and this process brought me to St. Michael’s Golden Dome Monastery captured in this puddle reflection. It is one of the most significant Orthodox Churches in Ukraine and I love the complementary colors of blue and gold which made it a wonderful place to photograph. I was thrilled to find a puddle which I was able to get a clear reflection of the bell tower with just about the entire onion dome on top.
This image is symbolic of my reflecting on life while living there, my spiritual growth and the creative force that drives me to pursue my photography with a passion.