ENTRY DESCRIPTION
In 2011, the oyster mushroom captured my imagination because of its bizarre and varied shape, alien texture, and intricate detail. The uniqueness of each mushroom provides the opportunity to push my creativity as I search and present the most powerful story. I have taken a minimalist presentation against a square black background not to distract from the image powerful poetic voice.
While it has been said that my mushroom images are reminiscent of Edward Weston's “Bell Pepper” series, I am able to personalize the images through my composition and lighting skills. Viewers often respond to my mushroom images with varying interpretations. Rather than imposing my own interpretation, I number the images sequentially.

AUTHOR
Contemporary fine art photographer Dale M Reid took charge of her destiny by making a commitment to herself and her life partner and soulmate.

Reid’s belief in herself has allowed her to chart a new course in life as a full-time professional artist and transgender woman. As Dale transitioned through her new life journey, she developed technical skills, questioned convention, trusted her instincts, and with her passion, was able to craft a distinctive artistic voice. Her artwork ranges from classical to sensual to erotic and engages the viewer to question what they see.

Owning who we are, respecting and trusting our character, and engaging people has allowed Dale to be accepted as a respected woman and professional artist.

In this digitalized world of pop art photography, Dale's unique traditional monochromatic images contain elements of being a painting or graphite. The lack of color allows the viewer to focus on the variety of textures and the richness of interesting lines and shapes that engage in an elegant, visual synthesis in each photograph.

Reid developed her artistic style with a strong focus on creating landscape images ranging from maritime to urban to industrial views. Today, her artwork is primarily created in the studio where she imbues botanical subjects with unimaginable personality and emotion.

Dale has achieved international recognition through participation in solo and group exhibitions, receiving awards and having her artwork published in print and online.

Dale M Reid is currently based in Toronto, Canada.

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