Book Details:
Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9781954119376
112 pages; 50 Photographs
8 x 10 inches
$50 US
Foreword by Kim Weston
Essay by Carol Henry
Azita Gandjei’s childhood, steeped in science and storytelling, as well as in nature explorations, sparked her interest in how our understandings of reality emerge from abstractions of--and interactions with--the earth. The stark, natural light and wild landscapes of California compel Gandjei to create and orchestrate the surreal scenes within Mythoscape.
Azita Gandjei followed her heart in 2018 by moving from the tech industry into photography. Her style draws from the motifs of early cinema and surrealism, inviting viewers to see the intersection of reality and myth in landscapes. She finds the hard natural light of California conducive to this style. In a return to her tech industry roots, she has begun to place her images in 360 views, using virtual reality (VR) as a means for immersive art. Gandjei is represented by Gallery House in Menlo Park, where she is one of the permanent artists, and by Ilkaa’s Gallery & Atelier in Columbus, Ohio.
Kim Weston is a third-generation member of one of the most well-recognized families in modern photography, which includes his grandfather Edward Weston, his uncle Brett Weston, and his father Cole Weston. Kim Weston's experience with the art of traditional black and white photography was cultivated assisting his father and his uncle in their respective darkrooms.
Carol Henry is a fine art photographer residing in Kentucky. Her photographic work has been exhibited in over 25 galleries and more than 150 exhibitions. She is a regular portfolio consultant for Palm Springs Photo Festival and was Ansel Adams' fine print specialist for signed originals for over three years, working with the Adams family. Additionally, she served as the gallery director at Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur, California.