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Muqarnas, interior detail within the Khawaja Akmed Yesevi mosque, Turkestan, Kazakhstan

One of Central Asia’s largest domed mosques honors Khawaja Akmed Yesevi, the 12th-century Sufi mystic whose poetry and writings had a tremendous impact throughout that part of the world. It was commissioned in 1390 by Tamerlane, the Turkic conqueror, to honor Yesevi and serve as his mausoleum. The mosque was built in eight independent sections, which has helped it survive numerous earthquakes. the building measures 47.5 x 65.6 meters (152 x 215). Its walls are 2 meters (6.5 feet) thick and the central hall walls are 3 meters (10 feet) thick. The dome is 37.5 meters (123 feet) high and 18.2 meters (60 feet) in diameter. These elegant niche-like decorations just below the mausoleum’s dome are known as Muqarnas. They are an Islamic invention that reached a zenith around the 13th century. the delicate and soaring designs evoke Yesevi’s transcendent and complex poetry as well as the mystical ideas of Sufism. It is located in Turkestan in southern Kazakhstan.

This image will is part of the collection “Art Within Architecture” on exhibit during my open studio at Art Central this Saturday, June 30, 2018, 11 am to 4 pm.

If you’re unable to come to the opening on Saturday feel free to contact me to set up a time to come by and see the prints.  If you’re out of town but would like to buy a print write me about sizes and prices.

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Art Within Architecture / Khawaja Akmed Yesevi

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When Nikon commissioned me to make images with every one of their lenses I had no idea how challenging it was going to be to use the extreme 8 mm fisheye lens.  I believe a lens should take a supporting role in the drama of visual storytelling.  When the viewer thinks, “wow what a cool lens”  then I failed in my job.  When the viewer thinks, “wow what a remarkable subject” and they become engaged with the subject then I succeeded.  The fisheye lens is a challenging lens for me because it always draws focus to its uniqueness.  After three months of photographing  I came upon a subject which was a match to the circular format of the fisheye lens, the spiral staircase at the Shaker meeting house in Pleasant Hill, Kentucky.

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One of two spiral staircases designed by Micajah Burnett, Architect 1820. The staircase was built with cherry wood and is rock solid today. The staircase is in the Trustee’s Meetinghouse at the Shaker village of Pleasant Hill, Harrodsburg, KY.

From the beginning of my career as a photographer, I’ve always enjoyed observing shapes, lines and the way architecture engages light.  This image is one I am particularly proud to have made.

June 30, 2018, I will show a collection of my favorite architectural images. The collection illustrates the “art within architecture”.  The prints will be exhibited and on sale at my gallery, Eastep Photography, 1338 Central Avenue, Sarasota, Florida 34236.  The opening will be between 11 am and 4 pm.  The gallery is always available by appointment, so send an email and let me know when you’d like to visit.  WayneEastep@gmail.com

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Painters Lucy Barber and Kathy Wright will also have open studios on June 30.

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Art Within Architecture

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Aquatic Gardens, Washington, DC

Serenity series opening tomorrow March 31, 2018, 11 am to 4 pm  1340 Central Avenue (between 13 & 14th streets) Sarasota, Florida 34234.

Surprise Addition 

 Original Andy Warhol screen print no. 131/250 Onion Soup

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Andy Warhol Onion Soup no. 131/250 screen print

To be exhibited and available for purchase, limited time.

 

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Opening Tomorrow + Surpise

Andy Warhol screen print Onion Soup original

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“Koke-dere” /moss garden in Kyoto is the oldest important garden of the Muromachi Period. The moss garden restored in 1868 was designed as a meditation garden and is organized around the shape of the Japanese character for the “heart” or “spirit”

This is one of the images being exhibited at Eastep Photography open studio Saturday, March 31, 2018, 11 am to 4pm.

A dozen prints expressing the feeling of serenity will be exhibited at my gallery this Saturday.  All images explore studies of water to express the feeling of serenity.

I join my fellow artists at CCC / Central Creative Commons, Artists Studios; Lucy Barber, Kathy Wright, and Brandy Eiger to show, discuss and sell original art from our studios.

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Central Creative Commons Artists; Brandy Eiger, Kathy Wright, Lucy Barber, Wayne Eastep

Studios are located at 1330 to 1340 Central Avenue, between 13 & 14th Streets, Sarasota, Florida 34236.

We look forward to welcoming you to our studios. Wayne Eastep

 

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Approaching storm at sunset along a canal in the Florida Everglades.

A powerful storm looming on the horizon combined with the low angle of warm light on the sawgrass created this dramatic image in the Everglades.

The “golden hour” is just before sunset when the sun is about 10 degrees above the horizon. The light of the sun in this position must pass through more of the atmosphere resulting in amore reddish and yellow color beautifully illuminating the landscape.

This image along with about a dozen other images of water from the “Serenity” series will be on display during my open studio at C-3/Central Creative Commons on March 31, 2018 hours: 11 am to 4 pm.  1338 Central Avenue, Sarasota, Florida 34236 (between 13 & 14th streets).

To see more images in the Serenity series visit: WayneEastep.com 

 

 

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Golden Hour in the Everglades

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Bahamas, Sand Banks

This image along with a dozen other images of water from around the world will be on exhibit March 31, 2018 11am to 4pm  at Eastep Photography open studio Central Creative Commons, 1338 Central Avenue, Sarasota, Florida 34236

Fellow artists in C-3 (Central Creative Commons) Lucy Barber, Kathy Wright, Brandy Eiger will also have their studios open to the public.

To preview images being exhibited March 31, 2018 visit: https://www.WayneEastep.com

 

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Mountain + Morning + Mist = Serenity.

I’ll leave this image to your imagination.

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Mountain Lake in Switzerland

Another image in the Serenity series to be exhibited Saturday March 31, 2018 10am to 4pm at my open studio 1338 Central Avenue, Sarasota, Florida 34236.

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Serenity #2

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Serene night on the Gulf of Mexico

My friend and fellow photographer, Peter Silvia made an astute observation about a recently curated collection of my images showcasing water.

“You know Wayne these images of water are really about serenity”.

Images can be more about feeling than the fact of the subject.

This is particularly the case  when when we are in a state of union with the subject we are observing.

I hope when you look at the images I’ll share in the coming days you find that they give you a moment of serenity.

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  CENTRAL CREATIVE COMMONS ARTISTS OPEN STUDIOS

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 24, 10AM – 4PM

1330-1340 Central Avenue, between 13 & 14th Streets Sarasota

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“Dawn on Sarasota Bay”,              One of 12 new images to be shown at Eastep Photography Gallery

Central Creative Commons at 1330 – 1340 Central Avenue, Sarasota, north of 10th street, is a unique enclave of studios for professional painters, a photographer, a potter and multi-media artists. The artists included for February 24, 2018 open studios: Painter Lucy Barber and Photographer Wayne Eastep.

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Eastep Photography Gallery Opening, Sarasota, Florida

February’s open studios gives you behind-the-scenes access to each professional artist’s working studio: meet the outstanding artists, see their work, explore and exchange ideas, and browse artworks available for purchase.  The open studio event is free and open to the public.

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The Central Creative Commons is located within the Central-Cocoanut Historic District and in keeping with Sarasota’s growing arts scene, is just a few blocks north of the Rosemary Arts District. Connecting to and evolving from the Rosemary District, the Sarasota arts district is growing northward. You are invited to join in this exciting new development!

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Boundary sign of Central Cocoanut Historic District, Sarasota, Florida

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Central Creative Common Artists Open Studios Saturday Feb. 24, 2018

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Buy from the artist direct and see where they do their creative work.

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Hotel Balconies

I am joining fellow artists Lucy Barbar, Brandy Eiger, and Kathy Wright at the Central Creative Commons and opening our studios to the public for one day.

Saturday, January 27, 2018, 10am to 4pm,

1330 – 1340  Central Avenue, Sarasota, Fl 34236.

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Central Creative Commons Artists; Brandy Eiger, Kathy Wright, Lucy Barber, Wayne Eastep

 

 

 

 

 

 

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You have access to artists private studios at the Central Creative Commons

Central Creative Commons artists open their studios for one day January 27, 2018
1130-1340 Central Avenue, Sarasota, Florida 34236

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