Artist Statement:

Mother Nature provides for us every day in ways which allow us to grow, thrive, and flourish.  In this strength, we have developed a false sense of independence.  As we are no longer cultivating our special relationship with nature, her beauty that sustains us is left vulnerable.  We must help save tomorrow.  We must choose to get back to our roots and Nurture Nature.

Biography:

Shawna Ventimiglia graduated Magna Cum Laude from Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia.  She earned a BFA in Photography with a Minor in Fashion Design in 2005.  She has shown her work in a number of group exhibitions, as well as solo exhibitions both Nationally and Internationally.  For the last few years, Shawna has lived in St. Louis, working as both a commercial and fine art photographer.  She currently resides in Benton Park with her Ally cat and they live a very green lifestyle.  Shawna has plans to relocate and begin a Master's Program in Photography in the Fall of 2011.

If you would like to contact the artist directly, please email her at: shawnavphotography@yahoo.com

This exhibition runs from July 24th until August 24th, with a closing reception for the artist on August 20th, 2010 from 6-9 p.m. at The Green Center.  While this event is free and open to the public, donations to the Green Center are much appreciated.