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Beyond the Lens: Why I Can’t ‘Not Take’ Photos
by Raj Manickam | May 11, 2024 | Landscapes, Nature
I take photos because I can't 'not take' photos that speak to me. I don't shoot to satisfy art critics or to please others. Each photo I make is an outcome of my keen observation—a way to capture and hold onto moments that leave a lasting impression on me....
Art Photography in a Concert?
by Raj Manickam | Apr 29, 2024 | Abstract, Art, Exhibition
Shared Visions returns in 2024! This is an interdisciplinary collaborative project featuring works by Colorado visual artists, poets, composers, and performers, coordinated and presented by Ars Nova Singers. First presented in 2016 and again in 2019, this project...
The Lost Glove
by Raj Manickam | Mar 6, 2024 | Abstract, Art, Poetry, Story
In the hush of a winter's walk, My glove fell silent in the snow's soft talk, One stayed behind where I had thought, As I journeyed on, heedless, unsought. By the river's edge, where light does play, In hopes to capture some fleeting ray, Unnoticed, my lost glove lay...
Raj Manickam Exhibiting at Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center
by Raj Manickam | Feb 2, 2024 | Exhibition, Narrative, Story
A creative group of photographers, Photo Pensato, brings their unique lens back to the Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center in 2024. Photo Pensato will exhibit in the White Gallery from February 16 through April 27. The reception will be on Friday, March 1,...
Uncertainty and Hope – at Lens Culture
by Raj Manickam | Jan 25, 2024 | Art, Articles, Narrative
Coronavirus has transformed all our lives. In such a short time, our movement was restricted, our routine was disrupted, and familiarity shifted. A life-threatening virus challenges our very existence. And it is not even a living organism! Our fear and uncertainties...
Canvas and Curry – an evening of Fine Art and Cuisine
by Raj Manickam | Jan 19, 2024 | Education, Exhibition, Narrative
Canvas & Curry - An Evening of Fine Art & Indian Food Indulge in the rich flavors of South India at Larissa Wild Fine Art in Gypsum! Immerse yourself in an enchanting evening where the Spice Route blends seamlessly with artistic expression. Experience curated...