May 15, 2017 by Terri Gold

“Still Points in a Turning World” at Salomon Arts Gallery

I was so happy to have a solo exhibit at Salomon Arts Gallery. My intention for the exhibit was to celebrate cultural diversity; to demonstrate that though we may not see our own customs and traditions in these images, we can recognize our common humanity.

All cultures celebrate the same things. We have rituals surrounding birth, death, good harvests, courtship, family reunions, rites of passage and more…

I was really happy to have a number of different events with a multicultural group of friends, family, and art collectors and enthusiasts. I had a cocktail party one night for the cast of Afrimericans, a scripted show following men and women who were born all over Africa and are now living here, a new emerging narrative about contemporary Africa. It was interesting to see their impressions of their own tribal cultures. There were people from Nigeria, Sudan, Kenya, Cameroon and more…

One Saturday I gave a talk moderated by Harvey Stein, a photography and long-time teacher at ICP in New York, sharing my stories about our cross-cultural truths; the importance of family, community, ritual and the amazing diversity of its expression.

Terri Gold and Harvey Stein

I also held a trunk show one day, an event in collaboration with my friend Siamanda Chege and her company Bebe Ravi, and the proceeds were used to help and empower women in Siamanda’s village in Kenya.

I feel I’m completing the circle sharing the work with so many different people and cultures.

Terri Gold with Rodrigo and Gig Salomon of Salomon Arts Gallery

February 8, 2017 by Terri Gold

A Photo Journey Through Niger and Ethiopia – Terri Gold featured by ‘Oh the People You Meet!’

Thrilled to have some of my work from Niger and Ethiopia featured in a slideshow on ‘Oh the People You Meet!’, a global collaborative of contributors who create content for travelers, foodies and philanthropists seeking authentic local connection.

Visit OhthePeopleYouMeet.com to read the full story.

February 6, 2017 by Terri Gold

Save the Date: Still Points in a Turning World – Exhibition at Salomon Arts Gallery

I am very excited to announce my solo exhibition of “Still Points in a Turning World,” featuring visual tales from my travels to the last mysterious corners of the world. The show will be at the Salomon Arts Gallery in Tribeca, NY.

Please save the date for the opening reception on April 19th!

March 3, 2016 by Terri Gold

Life: A Journey Through Time at the Annenberg Space for Photography

So happy to have my images from Niger, Ethiopia and Kenya included in the slideshow presentation accompanying the exhibit Life: A Journey Through Time.

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March 3, 2016 at 2000 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA

LIFE: A Journey Through Time is a photographic interpretation of life on Earth from the Big Bang to the present by acclaimed National Geographic photographer Frans Lanting.

SLIDESHOW NIGHT

A new slideshow presentation of compelling images from photographers whose work complements the themes explored in LIFE: A Journey Through Time.

The photographers in the exhibit have greatly inspired and influenced my own photography and I am incredibly honored to be a part of this show.

Black and White Spider Awards 2015 Winner

The 10th Annual Black and White Spider Awards has selected two of my images as winners in the 2015 juried selection!

Preparing for the Gerewol Festival

Tuareg Nomad Teatime

10TH ANNUAL BLACK AND WHITE SPIDER AWARDS HONORS PHOTOGRAPHER TERRI GOLD FROM THE UNITED STATES

LOS ANGELES December 15, 2015 – Professional photographer Terri Gold of The United States was presented with the 10th Annual Black and White Spider Awards Honorable Mention in the category of Portrait at a prestigious Nomination & Winners PhotoShow webcast Saturday, November 21, 2015.

The live online gala was attended by over 10,000 photography fans around the globe who logged on to watch the climax of the industry’s most important event for black and white photography.

10th Annual Jury members included captains of the industry from Bonhams, Random House, Aeroplastics Contemporary, Stockholm City Museum, Annenberg Foundation, Leo Burnett, FTM Art Advisory and Fratelli Alinari who honored Spider Fellows with 505 coveted title awards in 31 categories.

BLACK AND WHITE SPIDER AWARDS is the leading international award honoring excellence in black and white photography. This celebrated event shines a spotlight on the best professional and amateur photographers worldwide and honors the finest images with the highest achievements in black and white photography.

View the entire gallery of images at thespiderawards.com

November 18, 2015 by Terri Gold

Creative Mapping Feature: Images from Around the Globe

Thrilled to have my work presented on Creative Mapping- the creative collective blog.

Infrared Photographer Terri Gold

Award-winning, fine art photographer and creative nomad Terri Gold captures her beautiful, other worldly photographs of tribal and nomadic cultures and their rites using invisible light. This light which cannot be seen exists on the invisible part of the spectrum and is captured by infrared sensitive film to reveal a enchanting and poetic under-layer. At home in unfamiliar lands, the wanderlust fueled photographer lives a surreal existence where time and centuries coexist. As an outsider, Gold’s ability to tap into foreign worlds with such an intimacy whilst also emphasising the mystery encapsulated within their rituals and ceremonies is an impressive balance. And her talents are held in great esteem within the photography and creative worlds.

Traveling across oceans, deserts and deep into the bush with up to three cameras in tow along with an ever growing passion and wanderlust, Gold is seeking to shine light on the fragility of tribal cultures seemingly untouched by time; using a light that cannot be seen with the naked eye.

CM: Your work has been published in numerous digital and print outlets, what first garnered notice of your work?
I think the global response to my work speaks to the universal connection that all humans share. The loss of diverse cultures and species is becoming inextricably connected with the development of the modern world. The cultural diversity of our planet is where our greatest creativity lies. Though we may not see our own customs and traditions in these images, it is my hope that we recognize our common humanity. Our challenge now is to keep the poetry of diversity alive…

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November 4, 2015 by Terri Gold

NOMADS OF NIGER HONORED AT INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS 2015

This year, The International Photography Awards received 17832 of submissions from over 153 countries, and i was happy to be awarded Honorable Mention in two categories -Events People : Culture and Architecture : Historical.

My ongoing body of work, “Still Points in a Turning World”, explores our universal cross-cultural truths: the importance of family, community, ritual and the amazing diversity of its expression. I am interested in the different ways in which people find meaning in their lives, how an individual explores his or her existence through their traditions.

Wodaabe Nomad at the Gerewol Festival – Honorable Mention Winner – People : Culture

Agadez Grand Mosque in Niger – Honorable Mention Winner – Architecture : Historic

About the International Photography Awards: Each year, the International Photography Awards (IPA) invites passionate photographers, to compete for the title of Photographer of the Year. A board of esteemed professionals in the field juries the competition: curators, photo editors, gallery owners, art directors, and other luminaries from the international photography community. The photography community from countries around the globe will pay tribute to the most outstanding photography achievements presented at the Gala Awards ceremony.