Photo: "Gloria," Stacey Irvin
In the Spring of 2008, Nashville photographer Stacey Irvin traveled to the indigenous village of San Bernardo, Ecuador. There, she became up close and personal, both as a sister human being and a photographer, with the members of this close-knit hard-working community of subsistence farmers.
Life is difficult there. And, home, livestock and crops literally cling to the steep green slopes of the surrounding mountains. Despite the many hardships endured by villagers, Irvin was inspired by their joyful spirit. It is a spirit fed by deep devotion of family, community, faith and an intimate connection to the land. An exhibit, "Indigenous Connections: Life in San Bernardo, Ecuador," shows all this month, with a reception, Tuesday, July 14, 5-8 p.m., at the Leu Center for the Visual Arts at Belmont University here in Nashville.
Recently, I featured the work of artist and art activist Andee Rudloff. Stacey and Andee are partners in a freelance graphic and web design company, ChicNomad. I knew Stacey shared a passion for art and the same wacky humor as Andee, in addition to an exceptional talent for inspiring photography. But, not until recently did I realize the extent of Stacey's impressive portfolio, www.Photonomad.com. It's one that includes human interest subjects in Kenya, Montana, China and other parts of Asia.
So, I'm moved to share this art with you readers today. Take a peek here or see some of the show's images. Be inspired. Moved. Touched. And, according to Stacey's website, she's available for hire to capture human interests worldwide via her gifted lens. Bravo. For me, a talent more deeply discovered.
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