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Lynne Greenaway

Hengelo, OV, Netherlands

My name is Lynne Greenaway, I am a Canadian photographic artist living in the Netherlands. My obsess...

About the artist

Lynne Greenaway

Joined In 2020

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About the artist

Lynne Greenaway

Joined In 2020

(5 Followers)

ABOUT
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My name is Lynne Greenaway, I am a Canadian photographic artist living in the Netherlands. My obsession with photography began at the age of 12 when I was at Art Camp. I created a pinhole camera from a shoe box and I have been intrigued by light and shadow ever since.

I have a degree in Media, Information and Technoculture from the University of Western Ontario. I also studied at Loyalist College, where I received a post-graduate diploma in Photojournalism. I continued my studies in New York City under the apprenticeship of world renowned celebrity photographer David La Chapelle. I have shown my work in galleries in Toronto and in the Netherlands. I have received awards and won various contests across North America. I was also the runner up in the "Naked in the House" competition on Fashion Television, Toronto, Canada.

Over the past 3 years I have been focused on creating images of self-reflection, examining inevitable postpartum physical changes, introspection on becoming a new mother, and reflecting upon entering midlife. My goal is to share the results of my introspection in a beguiling way.

I make use of high contrast lighting to create deep shadows and by sculpting the light I try to evoke a dramatic image. I also ...

May 2000 Internship, David La Chapelle, Photographer/Artist,
New York NY, U.S.A

April 2000 Diploma in Photojournalism, Loyalist College,
Belleville ON, Canada

April 1999 Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Media, Information and Techno culture
The University of Western Ontario, London ON, Canada

August 1998 “Media Workshop”, UCLA, Los Angeles CA, U.S.A

Sept-Oct 2022 Schouwberg, Hengelo
"Black Dahlia" - Solo Exhibit

June 5-19 2022 - De Mollerwerf, Hengelo
"Vrouwelijke Identiteit" - Group Exhibition

April 2-21 2022 - De Mollerwerf, Hengelo
"Wildhanging" - Twente Artist Group Exhibition

June-October 2020 - Prins Bernard Plantsoen, Hengelo, The Netherlands.
DiVCult op de vijver - Diversity and Inclusion - Group Exhibition.

March 2016-2019 - Heart Gallery - Hengelo, The Netherlands
ToonT-1/2/3 - Annual Hengelo Artist Group Exhibit

April 2013 -  "DichtLicht" Exhibition - Amsterdam, Cafe Eijlders 
Solo Show - exhibitiing 20 Poet Portraits from the project DichtLicht

January 2012 - “DichtLicht” - solo exhibit of the first 4 portraits of the project. City Hall , Hengelo, The Netherlands

June 2011 - Hengelo Artist Exhibit - Hazemeijer Hengelo, The Netherlands

Feb 2011 - All you need is Love - A93 Gallery group exhibit

June 2009 Lambooijhuis, solo exhibit 
14 pieces, titled: “Light & Shadow” 
Hengelo, The Netherlands
http://www.oostkunst.nl/archief/author/lambooijhuis/


Nov. 2008 Arts Etobicoke, collaborative exhibit – 3 months
1 piece, titled: “Old Man”
Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada
Sold: signed, un-numbered,

March 2004 John Steinberg, solo exhi...