Portals of Transition
on display at Mill Mountain Coffee Blacksburg, Va
January 2014- April 2014
Mill Mountain Coffee - Blacksburg VA
Teri H Hoover -Blacksburg Regional Art Association Exhibiting Artist
Growing
up near Buffalo, NY, there was a drawer behind
the
kitchen table filled with paper, pencils and crayons.
As
a family with six children we went through a lot of paper.
I
can still hear mom reminding dad (an offset printer)
that
we could use more paper. At age 12 I received my
first
126 Kodak Instamatic camera. I was in sixth grade. Stealthily, I
would find subjects I desired to draw. Writing, drawing and
photography co-existed until my early 20's.
In
college at Alfred University, I truly enjoyed drawing and writing,
but felt the greatest connection with photography.
For
the most part doors, stairs and windows were among my favorite
subjects. In the beginning I found photographing people daunting, but
I did capture some great images of people unaware. My love of
photographing people was found through photographing my children and
family members and eventually moved beyond worke. For over 25 years I
have enjoyed my work in the wedding and portrait fields. I have been
blessed to work with clients world wide.
Besides
working as a photographer, I have two grown children who are creative
and witty. I am a serious lover of dogs-I only care for one at a
time, but deeply admire those that can care for more. The outdoors
recharges my soul and our garden was featured in 2013 on the NRV
Garden Tour. As a full blown hoarder of fabric, I create quilts,
bowls and wall hangings. I am also blessed with one patient and
sometimes puzzled husband who travels a lot.
I
have lived in Blacksburg since 1982. My focus of creating a home and
raising children took precedent over other creative endeavors. In
November 2012 I joined the Blacksburg Regional Art Association in an
effort to give myself insight into just how artists “worked”. I
am now Co-VP and love the supportive group of people I have found.
About
these Images:
This
is my first foray into displaying my images in a public venue. I am
delighted to be a part of the BRAA which promotes artists to do just
this type of thing. The collection of images you see here is the
culmination of the need to finish what I began in 1979. I have over
2000 door related images. The 20 photos you see here were taken since
2006 in digital format. I hope to delve into my archives in the next
year and print some of my earlier images.
Why
doors? The word transition comes to mind. The symbolism of doors as
a visual transition from inside to outside or vice versa is basic;
but obviously quite captivating for me.
Enjoy
the images, prices are next to each photo. Feel free to contact me at
crystalirisphotos@gmail.
Information
about my wedding and portrait work can be found at:
All
images in this show are the sole property of Teri H Hoover
Photography ©
All
images printed at PFS- 290
Peppers Ferry Rd. NE
Christiansburg
VA 24073
540.381.9425
Christiansburg
VA 24073
540.381.9425
