I spent the afternoon browsing artwork in Virginia Beach and wishing I had the $$$ to pick up every piece I liked. Unfortunately, the pieces I preferred are going for no less than $200 each. I don’t have that kind of disposable income, although it would be lovely to have a dedicated Artwork Acquisition Fund. I can think of three pieces I would immediately purchase.
Luckily, I needn’t stray too far from the office to find something worth admiring. My sister Alexandra is an avid photographer (as well as a Class A Builder and designer) who uses her natural artistic ability to capture moments in time that might otherwise escape our notice. Take, for example, Alexandra’s photo of a Fokker DR-7 which she recently spotted at an airshow.
Fokker DR-7 Photo by Alexandra Whiteside
Most people who view this photo at first assume it’s a painting. In fact, this is the work of serious talent behind the lens. You’ll have to come in one Saturday and ask Alex to explain how she managed to contort herself in such a way as to capture only the Fokker and the sky, with no other planes, people, or objects visible in the background. It wasn’t easy.
This photograph is currently on view in our clinic, as it was a birthday gift from Alexandra to our dad (the doctor.) We plan for it to be the first of a multi-piece exhibit of our photography in the clinic. I’ll let you know when the full display is available for viewing.
In the meantime, take a look around when you visit businesses in the area and see if you can spot the work of local artists. If you like what you see, take a cue and create your own in-home gallery. We successfully amassed many photos of our patients, which leads me to believe you have plenty of pet pictures at home. Frame them up and show them off to your friends. And remember: art is where you find it and always where you create it. ~~ Jen
P.S. Alexandra’s photographs can also be seen at Waterside mall in Norfolk, Major Hillard Library in Chesapeake, and the Education Wing of the Norfolk Botanical Garden.
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