The Jerome
Artists Cooperative Gallery will be celebrating the landscape photography of
artist Mike Koopsen in a new exhibition, “Soul Food: Places and Spaces to
Nourish the Spirit.” This exhibit opens on August 6th in conjunction with the Jerome
First Saturday Art Walk and runs through Sept 28th. The public is invited to
join Mike and his fellow Co-op artists from 5-8 pm for food, wine and the
opportunity to hear first-hand what motivates the soft-spoken, inspirational artist
to continue his photography career after 25 years.
In the beginning, there were horses; images initially
captured on black and white film proved to be the launching pad to a successful
career fueled by a passion not only for wildlife, but for landscapes
encountered in the beauty of the natural world around him. Mike’s desire to
capture ‘the spirit of the moment’ led him to seek out and photograph places
where very few people ever venture. He traveled across continents and through
70 countries, but confesses that some of his most thrilling adventures occurred
here in the American Southwest, which he now calls home. “It is in these places
where I experience a deep sense of awe, excitement and inspiration which I try
to capture and share for others to enjoy.”
As a ‘cultural’ photographer, Mike shares an awareness
of the fragile and precious nature of our environment and the need to protect
it so future generations can enjoy the wonders he has experienced. “I hope my
images will inspire others to seek out a richer, more personal connection with
the natural world.”
The artist’s award-winning images have been published
in books, magazines and newspapers and used in brochures, videos and on the web.
Mike Koopsen: Trails Traveled Photography, Sedona Az.
Jerome Artists Cooperative Gallery 502 Main St, Jerome,
Az 86331 Info@jeromecoop.com www.Jeromecoop.com
928-639-4276
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