Ulrich Kretschmar

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ARTIST’S STATEMENT

I got my start as a photographer some forty years ago. Since then, I have been learning how to use the camera and how to see and develop my personal vision. Photography is one medium to express what I feel.

In my other profession I am an exploration geologist, which provides ample opportunity to travel to remote locations all over the world. As a trained observer, I use my powers of observation and the medium of photography to amplify my artistic vision. I am confronted by the natural world and the landscape every day and use a variety of techniques to capture and abstract my surroundings. Over time my photographs have become increasingly simple and more abstract.

I have had several hundred photos published, and have held exhibitions of my work. Also, I have written a regular review column in Camera Canada for a number of years. Currently I am engaged in editorial work and I am working with my partner, Laura Carter on a book of Georgian Bay scenery which we plan to publish.

* Ulrich also collaborates with his partner - artist Laura J. Carter - combining her art and his photography in what they call - Canadian Mosaic Series as Photo Collage.
    Click here to see their joint efforts. To visit Laura's page, click here.

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