Frank Grisdale

ABOUT WORK

I am interested in portraying the sublime - showing images of pure beauty without crossing over to the merely pretty.

CAREER

Seriously photographing since 2000.

ALSO FEATURED IN

AWARDS

International Color Awards - London UK - September 2007 - Nominee in the Fine Art category at the 2nd Annual Photography Masters Cup based in London UK. The nominated images were selected by a who's who jury of the most celebrated professionals in art and photography from National Geographic, Musee de E'Lysee, Financial Times to The Art Newspaper and Fine Art Society in London. Over 15,000 images were reviewed from 69 countries. Awarded title of Color Master.

Prix de la Photographie Paris - Paris, France - 2007 & 2008 Honorable Mention. The "Prix de la Photographie, Paris" (Px3) strives to promote the appreciation of photography, to discover emerging talent, and introduce photographers from around the world to the artistic community of Paris. Px3 Judges: leading editors, publishers, curators, gallery owners, creative directors, and art directors. Px3 brings the best of photography from across the globe to Paris.

EDUCATION

BA Univ. Of Alberta, Canada

COLLEGE

University of Alberta, Canada

EXHIBITIONS

Group Show - 2008 The First International Biennial of Contemporary Art of Chapingo 08, “Art with Roots in the Earth” - Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, Texcoco, Estado de México

PUBLICATIONS

Carte Blanche - Published May 2006 - A compendium of modern Canadian photography. Featuring over 230 photographers selected by 17 jurors nationwide. A collection celebrating the best practicing photographers in Canada today, with the aim of bringing international recognition to the Canadian arts community.