Marlene Neumann Fine Art Photography (Int.)

Marlene Neumann - A remarkable woman who has broken the boundaries of Fine Art Photography in South Africa. Her unique approach has won her international recognition. Marlene's photographs are an intimate reflection of her world and her relationship to that world. This cutting edge artist has developed a special technique which she applies to her photographs. Based on black and white photography, using chemicals specially formulated by herself over a number of years, she achieves the subtleties of colour and texture which are trademarks of her work. Many people are intrigued by the technique and ask how it was done, to which she invariably replies: "Don't look at the technique, look beyond it, look at what the image says to you". Marlene Neumann is based in the Eastern Cape & has built an incredible Centre & Gallery that showcases her artwork. Her centre serves to teach and inspire others to tap into their own creativity. Marlene was head of the satellite campus of PE Technikon, Art & Design Department for 20 years. She has a Masters degree, specialising in photography, from the Port Elizabeth Technikon. Marlene’s work has been showcased in numerous solo and group exhibitions, both nationally and abroad, including showing work at the Louvre in Paris. She was a finalist in the ABSA Atelier Awards for four years running and was recognized as one of South Africa’s top eight Fine Art photographers at an exhibition at the PhotoZA Gallery in Johannesburg. She also maintained a close association with AGFA over many years. Marlene has been featured in numerous publications and newspapers, including a six page feature in the Getaway magazine. Marlene’s artworks reflect the wonder of Africa, ranging from wildlife to landscapes and intimate images. Her fine art photographs adorn the walls of boardrooms, offices and homes across the world. “My photographs portray what I feel, not what I see.”- Marlene