Such a delight to have this fresh and vibrant show in the gallery, Time with Spring in Casita Azul by Margeaux Bestard. We got to ask Margeaux a few questions about her work and what inspires her. Margeaux’s show runs at The HeArt Box from June 16th - July 31st. 10% of sales from this series go to benefit Grand Canyon Youth.

Do you remember when you first fell in love with photography?

My Mother always had a sense growing up and at my first significant gallery opening she told me about while in labor with me she thought of her cervix as an aperture opening up, so perhaps it was close to the time when I was brought into this world. When I gained curiosity in picking up a camera in my tweens, I made small still life sets with my favorite things; my stereo, dolls and flowers. I also had portrait sessions with my friends, towels for backdrops and dressing up for fun, I was using disposable cameras for that. It wasn’t until I was 13 that my brother in law gave me my first photography book, which I poured over every page, practicing how to hold a camera and moving through the lessons. By the time I was graduating high school it was my reprieve through the difficulties of adolescent social dynamics. Because of that I went to Brooks Institute of Photography.

Time as a main theme in this series, how did you get to this theme? Organic or something planned to explore?

As a somewhat nostalgic person, I would say it came across organically, holding on to objects for their supple beauty only to watch them transform and decay with a petrified elegance.

How do you choose your subject matter for your photographs?

Often they are brought to me by friends who have grown to understand my style and eye for the oddities of nature.I have always been a collector of these sort of things; seed pods, feathers, dried flowers, and unique fabrics. Frequently I have to sit with them for a period time before I am actually struck with inspiration. I think my images are like journal entries, as I reflect back in them I begin to understand their meaning and reflection of my life process.

Can you tell me more about your relationship with light? How you see light and understand it?

I love working with natural light, it gives me the opportunity to play. When I find myself the freedom to work with a subject for an entire day, I am literally chasing light around my studio. Ribbons draped across the floor and textiles strewn about with intricately laid petals, feathers, or fruit upon them. I love studying light in all environments, an unsuspecting piece of reflective material can cast a much needed warmth into a shadow or a narrow opening bringing in a shaft of light, but like all great relationships it constantly evolves and strength is gained from lessons learned.

Has there been a piece of art/photography that has captured you greatly, forever printed in your memory, if so would you mind sharing about that piece?

It would be hard to pin point one. I think the importance of flipping through books is priceless. Georgia O’Keefe and Irving Pen are two influential artists regularly whispering in my ear.

Opening Reception, Jill Sans, Margeaux Bestard and Kimberly Murdza

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Time with Spring in Casita Azul with Margeaux Bestard

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