ABOUT
| BIOGRAPHY Robert Cleveland was an advertising photographer from 1975 to 2008, workng primarily in the automotive industry serving a national and international client base. He studied the biological and environmental sciences at Alma College, graduated from Washtenaw Community College in Visual Arts and graduated in Applied and Fine Art Photography from Dertroit's celebrated College for Creative Studies. Recently he completed photography for the just published book, "Bay View, An American Idea" by Mary Jane Doerr. And he can also be heard on a recent (summer of 2012) podcast on Interlochen Public Radio discussing the Bay View Project. ARTIST STATEMENT - The Great Lakes Series Photographically, Cleveland's eye captures the natural environment revealing images that are both timely and timeless. They are representative of our Great Lakes landscape and have expanded to include the macro botanical worlds of our southwestern deserts, Hawaii, West Africa, Italy and Japan. His photography speaks to fresh perspectives and uncovers complex beauty and metaphoric imagery. "My imagery is intended to elevate the viewer to new destinations that embrace awareness, harmony, enlightenment and more. These destinations touch the pulse of the spirit and nourish the quiet current of the soul." EXHIBITIONS U of M Health System's Taubman Gallery 2013 Interlochen Public Radio-Brad's Shoebox Gallery 2012 The Petoskey District Library 2012 Tucson Botanical Gardens 2011 Paint Creek Center for the Arts 2011 The U of M Health System's Galleries 2011 The Detroit Historical Museum College for Creative Studies 2010 The Japan America Society 2011 The Palette Bistro 2011 Gallery On Main at Bay Harbor 2008-2011 Michigan Public Radio Picture Project His photography is included in several private, corporate and museum collections. REPRESENTATION TRA Art Group at the Michigan Design Center, Troy, MI P 248-816-1691 E traartgroup@gmail.com W traartgroup.com "Bay View, An American Idea" by Mary Jane Doerr <www.maryjanedoerr.com> |
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