JOEANN EDMONDS MATTHEW ~ PHOTOGRAPHY

BIOGRAPHY/RESUME


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Joeann Edmonds Matthew

Biography

 

I am transitioning to the next stage of my life, emerging as an artist with a focus on Photography. I am now showing my work publicly through juried shows and local and state fairs, winning awards and selling images along the way

       I have retired from a rewarding creative career of 32 years in photography and film production, as a union makeup artist and wardrobe stylist. In this capacity, I have worked on Feature films, Print Ads, Commercials, and Corporate films.

Examples of the Movies are:  Matrix, many of Robin Williams' films, Kite Runner, Jurassic Park and documentaries including CA State Parks, National Parks, Railroad Museum, Origins.

Complete list of films and projects provided on request.

    I recognize that I will always have to be imagining and creating; it feels as necessary for me as breathing. 

      A lot of my work reflects a desire to spark imagination and foster interest in science, animals, and especially the new frontier space.  I also want to do whatever I can to promote the care and preservation of our planet earth, but also because I have a great time challenging the digital possibilities of making these images  a little different.  Perhaps the greatest benefit of my work is that it entertains and  KEEPS ME OUT OF TROUBLE.

 I am rarely bored.

 

    I have a degree in Psychology, with postgraduate work in Graphic Design and Interior Design.  I am the mother of two talented and kind sons, and partner of an Architect who is a supportive best friend. Life has not always been easy, but it has turned out well.

I have recently completed a term on the Mill Valley Art Commission. I have been a volunteer 5th and 6th grade math and reading tutor in Marin City for the last 7 years. Love those kids.

 

PUBLICATIONS

Ad Week

Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Non-Profit Magazine

Marin IJ

SF Chronicle

Marin Magazine

Many Annual Reports

Numerous calendars

ETC....

So, here I am now making fanciful images that I hope you enjoy.

 

EXHIBITS

Shared exhibit at FOG GALLERY, SF

March-May 2022

Exhibited 17 photographs  

 

San Francisco Women Artists Gallery 

  7 Juried Exhibits, 2017-2022

  Jurors Awards, Sanderlings - Sold.

 

Pacific Grove Carnegie Library 4 month exhibit 2018:

RESEARCH  

 

-O'Hanlon Center for the arts

 Member Artists Exhibits 2017, 2018,2019

 "Sanderlings" (sold), Tall Base Blues

 

-Healdsburg Center for the Arts

4  Juried Exhibits  2018-2020

  Abstraction

 

-Art Works Downtown

3 Juried Exhibits 2017, 2018, 2019

 After Nature, Abstract 

 

-Art Works Downtown, San Rafael

 3 Juried Exhibit- Donna Seager

 MUSICAL MOVES  2 photographs

 

-Napa County Fair-2016

 Second Place-Alternative Photography

 

-Marin County Fair-2016

Third Place "Alternative Photography"

CITY BIRDS, TESLA TEST ROCKET, BAY AREA BIRDS (sold)

 

-Art Works Downtown, San Rafael, CA

 Juried Exhibition  2015 "Marin Contemporary"

  UNDER THE BOARDWALK

 

-Marin County Fair 2014

   Black Cat Studio Award-Owls with Hats (Sold)

   3rd Place alternative Photography-BEE RESCUE

 

-Mill Valley Community Center

    Juried Exhibits  2013, 2014, 2015

 

-O'Hanlon Center for the Arts

    4  Juried Shows 2013, 2014, 2015

 

-Marin County Fair

    2012 and 2014 

 

-Art Works Downtown-June 2014

   "Shelter" 2 photos accepted

    Juried by Catherine Clark

 

-Art Works Downtown-Dec. 2014

 "Small Works"  "Pelli Blanco" and "Laughing Owls"

   Both sold.

 

O'Hanlon Exhibit

"Summertime" 2015

 

GALLERY ROUTE ONE

2018  "Where Should I sit"

Composite Photograph on metal

 

 

Thank you for looking at my images.

 

Joeann Edmonds Matthew

Mill Valley, Ca  94941

415 203-3037

joeanns@comcast.net

my . artist run website