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Soulcraft photographing Muirina Fae
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Soulcraft

Noun

  1. An activity that is nourishing to the soul; particularly fulfilling work or other activity

  2. Something that shapes and modifies one's soul or core being

  3. (My own interpretation) The body or vessel within which the soul travels and expresses itself during its journey through life

       The human figure is often said to be the most complex and challenging form studied by visual artists. The figure is essentially an extraordinarily complex system of forms that can be subdivided into smaller and smaller forms. Each of these has a nearly infinite potential of variation but the fundamental structure is the same from person to person. Within each of these forms is another focus of observation and understanding. 

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        Studying the human figure as a traditional artist is an undertaking that lasts for many years. During my practice, I came to the sudden realization and eventual conclusion that the feminine figure is perhaps one of the highest forms of natural art. In regards to the mastery of visual arts, the likeness of the feminine is quite a challenge. Consider the fact that there’s an unmatched subtlety to the feminine that emphasizes and celebrates a certain visual math. Flowing curves and delicate angles that seem to whisper the silent names of the elements. The same subtleties are found in the intricate forms of nature, and likewise, in the dissonance of jagged and complex textures. When juxtaposed, these harmonies and contrasts celebrate the human form. Within the movements of the muse, a dance of mind and body, a glimpse of the soul. 

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         This is a continuation of my soulcraft through a new medium, photography. Thank you for sharing the view. 

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-Benjamin Sumner Franke

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Soulcraft gallery exhibition

 Exhibitions: 

 

       2019

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  • Solo, Valid World Hall - Barcelona, Spain - 1/25-27

  • Minimalism, MIA Photo Fair - Milan, Italy - 3/21

  • Beautiful Imperfections, Hinterlands Gallery - Vienna, Austria - 3/28

  • Centered, BBA Gallery - Berlin, Germany - 4/18-20/2019

  • Monochrome, Ravnikar Gallery - Ljubljana, Slovenia - 5/10-12

  • Mostly Black, BBA Gallery - Berlin, Germany - 5/30-6/1

  • Powerful Compositions, BBA Gallery - Berlin, Germany - 7/19-21

  • Beautiful Imperfections, Qlick Gallery - Amsterdam, Netherlands - 7/26-28

  • Street Photography, Photosynthesis Gallery - Sophia, Bulgaria - 8/1-3

  • My Favorite Shot, BBA Gallery- Berlin, Germany - 9/6-8

  • Solo, Ravnikar Gallery - Ljubljana, Slovenia - 9/27-29

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       2020

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  • Ritual, Haven Gallery - Northport, New York - 12/14/2019-1/12

  • 2019 Exhibition - Contemporary Art Gallery Online - 12/31/2019-1/31

  • 2020 Philippines LomoWall Exhibition, Baluartillo de San Francisco Javier, Fort Santiago, Intramuros - January

  • My Favorite Shot, Ravnikar Gallery, Ljubljana, Slovenia - 1/9-1/11

  • Storytelling, Hinterland Galerie - Vienna, Austria - 1/23-25

  • Minimalism, Valid World Hall - Barcelona, Spain - 2/14-16

  • Photographer Of The Year, Espaço Espelho d'Água - Lisbon, Portugal - 2/21-2/23

  • The Beauty of Earth, Blank Wall Gallery - Athens, Greece - 2/28-3/1

  • Creative Composition, Espaço Espelho d'Água - Lisbon, Portugal - 2/21-23

  • The Art of B&W, MIA Photo Fair - Milan, Italy - 3/19-22/2020 (POSTPONED)

  • My Exhibition Shot, Laurent Gallery - Melbourne, Australia - 4/9-11

  • Nature Photography, Blank Wall Gallery - Athens, Greece - 5/15-17

  • Art of Black and White, BBA Gallery - Berlin, Germany - 6/5-7

  • Minimalism, LACP - Los Angeles, California - 6/26-28

  • Our Amazing Planet, LACP - Los Angeles, California - 6/26-28

  • Art of Storytelling, BBA Gallery - Berlin, Germany - 7/17-19

  • Nature Photographer of the Year, The Space, Vancouver, Canada - 8/7-9

  • Solo, Brick Lane Gallery - Brick Lane, London - 8/18-24

  • People and Places, Studio Galerie B&B - Paris, France - 9/17-19

  • Favorite Shot, Blank Wall Gallery - Athens, Greece - 9/25-9/27

  • Best of B&W, BBA Gallery - Berlin, Germany - 11/13-15

  • Photogenic, Gora Gallery - Montreal, QC, Canada - 11/19-21

  • Our Amazing Planet - Kontrast Galleri, Stockholm, Sweden - 12/3-6

  • Art of B&W - Kontrast Galleri, Stockholm, Sweden - 12/3-6

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       2021

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  • Double exhibition - Best of Black and White & Storytelling - Espaço Espelho D’agua Gallery, Lisbon, Portugal - 2/26-28

  • Photographer of the Year (2020) - Agora Gallery, New York City, NY - 2/11-13

  • Powerful Compositions - Blank Wall Gallery, Athens, Greece - 3/19-21

  • Art of Black and White - PH21 Gallery, Budapest, Hungary - 8/20-22

  • Nature Photographer of the Year - Coningsby Gallery, London - 12/11-13

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       2022

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  • Displayed on two billboards with Vellum LA and ObscuraDAO in downtown Los Angeles - 1/25-2/4

  • Displayed in the digital gallery of punk6529 https://oncyber.io/6529gm

  • Displayed in NFTSEA NYC 2022

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       2023

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  • Displayed in Hudson Yards and Times Square NYC with NFTNYC2023 - April

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       2024

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  • Creative Comp Exhibition - Modeka Gallery - Manila, Philippines - 2/3-6/2-24

  • Aristocratix Nude Art Exhibition - Downtown Los Angeles, CA - 2/9-24

  • Beauty of Earth Exhibition - Blank Wall Gallery, Athens, Greece - 2/15-18

  • Photo North Festival - Leeds, UK - April 12-14

  • Black & White Photographer of the Year - Coningsby Gallery, London - 5/2-4

  • Displaying at Bridgeport Art Center - Chicago, IL - 7/19 - 9/6

Soulcraft and Viribus Femina displayed on the Marriott in DTLA with ObscuraDAO and VellumLA

 Contests, Awards, & Significant Sales: 

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       2019

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       2020

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  • Nude2020 Photoshoot Award - Merit, Nature-Earth Category 

  • Finalist in ViewBug Pro Photo volume 17 contest - 12/2020 ​

  • Viewbug Treasure Award - 1/12/2020

  • Awarded exclusive Viewbug Daydreamer Badge - 3/17/2020

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       2022

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 Website, Mag, & Book Publications: 

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       2020

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       2021

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  • Selected as top 50 out of over 10000 in Agora’s #Blackandwhite2021 - 1/13/2021

  • Selected in Agora Best of the Week Top 50 - 1/22/2021

  • Selected in Agora Best of the Week Top 50 - 2/5/2021

  • Featured on 100ASA Prime Gallery - 5/12/2021

  • Featured in newsletter - Modelsociety.com - 9/22/2021

  • Featured Interview - UtahAdventure.com - 12/5/2021

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       2022

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  • Published in "Minted" Book - Spring 2022

  • Published in Chromatic Awards Annual Book - Spring 2022

  • Published in Who We Are 200 Book, ObscuraDAO- Spring 2022

  • Published Profile on NFTphotographers.xyz - 1/2022

  • Featured Interview - Viewbug - 7/2022

  • Published in Model Society's 1st Model Citizens Edition - 10/2022

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      2023

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My portrait of Viribus Femina on the Marriott in DTLA by Vellum LA & Obscura DAO

 

Photography by Benjamin Sumner Franke

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