Reality Vs. Artistry Vs. Deception - Kas Stone

I am  so excited  to have  photographic artist, Kas Stone, to come and speak to the community about her work. When I saw her pictures I knew they would be something the community would enjoy! Kas is frequently asked 'are they pictures or paintings' which is why she calls them 'photographic art' They are her personal interpretation of reality!
 
About the Talk
From its very beginnings almost two centuries ago, photography has sparked controversy in the art world. In recent years the tension has escalated as sophisticated tools like Photoshop and AI software push the boundaries between reality and illusion, challenging our perceptions and posing troublesome questions about the purpose and ethics of our image-making.
Many people wonder, for instance, whether authenticity should be a requirement in a photograph and how much editing is acceptable in its creation. Are deceptive images ever acceptable? Do current trends in shooting and processing make our images more artistic, or less? Do they even qualify as “photographs”?
 
In this presentation, Kas addresses these questions candidly, using examples from her extensive portfolio of “photographic art” to inspire you to think in a new way about why and how you make your own images.
 
About the Speaker
Kas Stone is a photographic artist based in Nova Scotia, Canada, where she finds meaning in the wild moody landscapes all around her. Kas favours a thoughtful approach that explores these landscapes in the context of broader environmental and human themes. She makes a living selling her fine-art prints and teaching and writing about photography. Her portfolio includes several books and feature articles in Canadian and U.K. magazines.
 
Visit Kas and learn more at www.kasstone.ca.