Krueger, Thomas

Images

 MAGNIFICENT/insignificance: Thomas Krueger's photography spotlights the seemingly insignificant

         and overlooked, igniting a passion for exploration of mundane yet beautiful creations in this everyday world.




Reclined Memories
20" x 16"
gelatin silver lith
2009
Silent June
16" x 20"
gelatin silver lith
2009


Peace Withheld #2
5" x 5"
gelatin silver lith print on wood stretchers
2009
Yachats Beach Remnants #2
5" x 5"
gelatin silver lith print on wood stretchers
2009


Don't 

20" x 16"

Photography , Gelatin silver lith print

Edition of 20

2008

Rubble Without a Cause

20" x 16"

Photography , Gelatin silver lith print

Edition of 20

2008

Horse Rider

16" x 20"

Photography , Gelatin silver lith print

Edition of 20

2009

Overpass

16" x 20"

Photography , Gelatin silver lith print

Edition of 20

2008

 

Runaway Walk

20" X 16"

Photography , Gelatin silver lith print

Edition of 20

2008

Train Yard

20" x 16"

Photography , Gelatin silver lith print

Edition of 20

2008

   

Ties

20" x 16"

Photography , Gelatin silver lith print

Edition of 20

2008

Shelter

20" x 16"

Photography , Gelatin silver lith print

Edition of 20

2008

Shelter #2 

16" x 20"

Photography , Gelatin silver lith print

Edition of 20

2009

Wall of Crates

16" x 20"

Photography , Gelatin silver lith print

Edition of 20

2009

  
  
  

** Additional Works Available, please contact the gallery

 

 

Artist Statement:

Photography opened up a new world to me when I was in grade school. I always had a difficult time communicating in words what I was thinking or feeling. With photography, I was able to give people a visual insight to my world. Once I began this journey of learning, a whole new magical world opened up to me. I began acquiring a love for the full creative process. It gave me a feeling of accomplishment in a world I felt I could have never measured up to. The hunt for subject matter that is not the standard stimulates my creativity. I prefer to stay clear of producing clichéd imagery by not allowing the latest trends to influence my style of photography. I use my eye to transcend the perception of human consciousness by challenging my imagination to accept the surreal, in essence allowing myself to create unexpected and thought provoking work. This collection is meant to ignite a passion for exploration of beautiful things in a world that is often in despair. In the midst of every darkest hour there still lies hope.

 

 

Biography:

Growing up in Japan, Thomas discovered his passion for photography at the age of 8. His career began on a small Navy newspaper, the Seahawk, covering local sports and events. The Seahawk awarded him a letter of appreciation for 'Excellent Photography,' in 1992. Thomas then embarked on a journey to Seattle in 1994 to attend The Art Institute of Seattle, furthering his artistic and technical skills, receiving his degree in Commercial Photography. Thomas developed an innovative and conceptual style, photographing a wide range of subject matter from the abstract avant-garde, to haunting images of people and nature. His work instills a mood of introspection and self-reflection, and possesses a sense of wonder that often is lost after childhood. Thomas prefers to use the medium of film, both color and B&W. He enjoys perfecting his craft in the darkroom. He says, 'In growing as a fine art photographer, I have embraced traditional darkroom techniques which I feel that one day may become a lost art in this world of digital technology. Time spent alone in the darkroom allows me to reflect and connect with my art.' Thomas is represented by La Familia Gallery in Seattle and continues to exhibit his work all over the city.

 

Selected Exhibitions

Solo Exhibitions

July 2009 – January 2010 Dubs Inc. Post-production house, Seattle, WA

• July, 2009 Ace Studio Gallery 619 Western Ave. Seattle, WA

• March, 2008 Moka’s Cafe, Seattle, WA

• Feb - March 31, 2008 Portage French Restaurant, Seattle, WA

• Dec - Jan 31, 2008 Andrew L. Parker with RE/MAX Mutual Realty, Seattle, WA

• Oct, 2007 Victrola Coffee Roasters, Seattle, WA

• July, 2007 Fremont Coffee Company, Seattle, WA

• April - May 31, 2007 LC's Kitchen, Seattle, WA

• March, 2007 Secret Garden Bookshop, Seattle, WA

• Feb, 2007 8 Limbs Studio, Seattle, WA

• Jan, 2007 Pioneer Square Saloon, Seattle, WA

• Sept, 2006 Mighty O Bakery, Seattle, WA

• Nov, 2000 "Dessert Extravaganza" - New Horizons Ministries, slide show exhibition Seattle, WA

 

Group Exhibitions

Dec 5, 2008 Juried exhibition, Vermillion Gallery, Artreach Seattle "Six Degrees", Seattle, WA

• Aug 24th - Sept 21st, 2008 Juried exhibition, Arts West Gallery (www.artswest.com) “5x5”, Seattle, WA

• Feb, 2007 Musée de l'Elysée - photography installation,"We Are All Photographers Now!", Lausanne, Switzerland

• Oct, 2006 Julia's Gallery, contest (1st place winner) Seattle, WA

• May 2001 "One Old Geezer and 11 Newcomers" - Palmer/Kane Studios, Seattle, WA

 

Representation

2009 La Familia Gallery Seattle, WA

 

Publications

• 2008 & 2009 Photographer’s Forum Best of Photography Annual

• F-Stop Magazine (Issue #27 "Open Theme" Feb - Mar 2008)

• JPG Magazine (Issue #10 "Ghost Bike" June - July 2007)

• Premiere issue Phosphorescence Magazine

• Filemagazine.com contributor

• Pacific Stars and Stripes Newspaper

• Seahawk Newspaper (Yokosuka, Japan)

 

Awards

• 2008 & 2009 Photographer's Forum, Best of Photography, Finalist

• 2006 1st place winner photography contest, Julia’s Gallery Seattle, WA

• 1992 Letter of appreciation for excellent photography, Seahawk Newspaper Yokosuka, Japan

 

Education

• 1996 The Art Institute of Seattle, Associates of Applied Arts