Barry Kleider

Born: 1952 in Brooklyn, New York, USA
Began doing photography as a hobby at age 16. Worked as a news photographer for 7 years.

I am especially intrigued by intersections. Much of my work is in portraying the natural world, and I am interested in the western alchemical elements earth, wind, water and fire (the Chinese system is somewhat different having five elements.)
and how they relate and intersect in the natural world.
My images should do more than simply report on where I went and what I saw. That is the job of a snapshot. Photographs should reflect how I felt in a powerful and moving way.

Commissioned work:
* Oakland Museum of California
* University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretuem,