Mark sharfman – Liz in contemplation 2

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Artist Statement

My goal as a photographer is to become a 50 year, overnight sensation. While I have been making photographic art for over a half of a century, only in the last twenty-five years have I begun to focus on creating work for a broader audience than myself. My continuing task is to gain a better understanding of how my work might be received by such a broader audience. My influences range from the giants of photography like Ruth Bernhard, Imogene Cunningham, Yousef Karsh and Edward Weston to more contemporary artists like Nancy
Cain, Judy Dater, Marcelina Martin and Paul Winternitz. I focus mainly on female figure studies or portraits for the simple reason that while it may be a bit hackneyed or clichéd, I believe the female form is the most beautiful creation on earth. My goal is to honor that beauty in simple ways that blend light, shadow and form.