#jaime aelavanthara

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As part of St. Pete Month of Photography (SPMOP), Morean Arts Center is showing Photo Laureate 2023: The Nominees.

For more on the five nominees, below are links to their websites and an example from their personal websites of their work.

Jaime Aelavanthara (see first image above)- website and Instagram

Selina Román (image below)– website and Instagram

Emily Will- website and Instagram

Tristan Wheelock– website and Instagram

Thomas Sayers-Ellis became the winning finalist and will be the Photo Laureate this year. The 2023 Photo Laureate will create an historical document of events, people and places of Tampa Bay for the next twelve months. The results of this project will be shown next year in a solo exhibition.

The best place to see his photography is on his Instagram.

The photo exhibition will be on view until 6/30/23.

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Jaime Aelavanthara

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"Moth Mother" // Jaime Johnson Aelavanthara // tea-stained cyanotype // 2018

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Cyanotype photography by Jaime Erin Aelavanthara

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Jaime Johnson Aelavanthara: "Growth".

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Jaime Johnson Aelavanthara: “Growth"

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Jaime Aelavanthara

Currently an Assistant Professor of Art at the University of Tampa department of Art + Design, her work explores themes of the human condition and an interconnectedness with nature.

“Her work is at once profoundly magical and illustrative of the American South. The concepts and scenes she weaves through the cyanotype process are something to get lost in, and if you are not already familiar with her photography, now is the time.” Michael Kirchoff

MK: While you do partake in many different ways of making photographs, it appears that the cyanotype process, in particular, supports a great deal of your art. What was it that drew you to this process as a way of giving texture and tone to your imagery?

JA: During my MFA, I revisited cyanotype as a means to proof images, as the process is inexpensive and I was pursuing non-digital means of outputting my work. I didn’t expect anything to come from it, but I also began trying different papers, and that’s how I came upon a texture and tone combination that struck me and what began as a “proofing process,” turned into a serious pursuit. I was testing Japanese Kitikata paper, which fell apart without sizing. When I brushed gelatin sizing onto the absorbent paper over a sheet of plexi, it created wrinkles into the paper that would essentially harden in place. I’d peel the paper off from the plexi after it dried, and see a sheen from the gelatin remaining on the backside which created strength and allowed me to process the handmade paper without falling apart. I later accidentally left a print staining in a tea bath overnight, and the next day it appeared mostly tanned with some remaining navy tones. All of this exploration led to a magical combination of earthy tones and textured paper, that was later likened to “tanned animal hides.” As you know, each paper and how long you tone something, etc, all renders a unique result. I found an interesting combination in the materials that matched my vision on how I wanted the viewer to experience the prints in the “Untamed” series.

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First Sighting Of Feral Woman

Spine

Rest

Barney

Ribs

Bone Dress

Mask

Release

Growth

Jaime Aelavanthara (née Jaime Johnson), from "Untamed" photo series, tea-toned cyanotypes printed on Japanese rice paper. © Jaime Aelavanthara 2011-present.

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Jaime Aelavanthara

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Jaime Aelavanthara

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Jaime Aelavanthara

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This is the last week to check out the Art+Design Faculty Exhibition at University of Tampa’s art gallery, Scarfone Hartley. It’s a wonderful chance to check out the talent that is teaching at the school as well as some impressive work.

Artists included: Jaime Aelavanthara, Peter Cotroneo, Molly Evans, Kendra Frorup, Corey George, Jennifer Guest, Joshua Haddad, Ry McCullough, Samantha Modder, Alexander Nixon, Eric Ondina, Angelina Parrino, Emma Quintana, Joseph Scarce, and Chris Valle.

Below are more selections from the exhibition-

AI, artist Emma Quintana, and artist/ developer Rick Hanberry- Sapience, Artificial intelligence that is constantly adapting and learning, mirror, webcam, electronics

"The mirror interface of Sapience is a real-time Al facial and emotional translator that uses inferred data from a participant's face to construct a prompt for OpenAI's GPT-3 text synthesis AI. GPT-3 then displays remarks on the reflection of the participant that have been synthesized and the machine attempts to understand and respond to the emotions and personal details of the participant. Sapience points to the inherent ethical issues that the use and integration of AI pose within the already varied spheres it has been integrated into. The accuracy and reliability of such systems can vary significantly and it is important to be aware of the limitations and potential biases of any technology used for these purposes. It is also important to consider the ethical and privacy implications of using such systems, and to ensure that they are used responsibly and transparently.”

Joseph Scarce- Hinge on Disaster, Water mixable oil paint, mixed media, photos, and wooden stars on wood panel

"Scarce’s artwork reflects his connection to the community through disaster art therapy response. He brings attention to the struggles and challenges related to recovering from a disaster and the effect on the impacted natural surroundings. This artwork entices us, the viewer, to acknowledge how we can make a difference in sending hope to those devastated by disaster. The Hinge on Disaster encourages the viewer to open the window to view the devastation and the healing after Hurricane Ian."

Jaime Aelavanthara and Amanda Sieradzki- Redbloom, Photographs printed on crepe georgette

"Jaime Aelavanthara and Amanda Sieradzki's multidisciplinary project Redbloom examines the fragile ecosystem of Florida's shoreline. Printed on sheer fabric, the photographs feature choreography by UT Dance professor, Amanda Sieradzki drawn from research on the red tide's effects on animal life. The human form moves through space, alongside Marine plant elements, such as sea grass and kelp, to suggest both the natural beauty of the Gulf Coast, as well as its susceptibility to toxic algae blooms and red tide. Redbloom ultimately explores how choreography and photography merge, emphasizing the human connection to these pressing water issues in the Tampa Bay region and beyond."

This exhibition closes 2/24/23.

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Barney, Photo © Jaime E. Johnson (Jaime Aelavanthara), 2015

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Jaime Johnson Aelavanthara

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Darkness In Bloom, Lonely Landscapes, and Tenebrous Topographies as seen in The Art of Darkness

featured image: Jaime Johnson Aelavanthara

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Tuesday, September 18, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Fujifilm Wonder Photo Shop 176 5th Avenue New York, NY 10010

Rangefinder's Fine Art Photography Awards Winner's Reception and Exhibition

Featuring work by:

Jaime Aelavanthara Erich Caparas Peter Eleveld Gabriel Isak Ellen Jantzen Michael Knapstein Abigail Miles Emmanuel Monzon Nadine Rovner Lisa Saad

Where: FUJIFILM WONDER PHOTO SHOP When: Thursday, March 15Time: 6:00PM - 8:00 PM