Momento Mori in the Modern Age

During this artist talk, Liz Obert will present her work from her photographic series Modern Vanitas and American Bodegónes and discuss how they relate both visually and thematically to the Dutch and Spanish still life paintings of the 16th and 17th centuries. Liz will demonstrate how, with the use of her camera in the studio, she creates similar imagery to these artworks. She will show behind-the-scenes videos of her studio and demonstrate how she mimics the composition and lighting of the Baroque masters, and will talk about how the lessons of these still life’s are relevant today. For ages 16 and older. Those under age 16 may attend accompanied by an adult. About the Artist: Liz Obert (She/Her) – Santa Fe, NM Liz Obert is a lens-based artist with a BFA from the College of Santa Fe and an MFA from Washington State University. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally. Recently, she won the 1839 Award for Photographer of the Year in Still Life and received an honorable mention for Foto Slovo. Note: By registering for this event, you have opted into receiving our email newsletters. You may opt out at any time.