JOHN PAUL CAPONIGRO

A CoPA Lecture Committee event held Monday, Nov. 2, 2009

Event photos by CoPA member Coree Coppinger


ABOUT THE SPEAKER

John Paul Caponigro combines his background in painting with traditional and alternative photographic processes using the digital platform. He is respected internationally as one of the most prominent artists working with digital media processes. Exhibited internationally, his work resides in numerous private and public collections including Princeton University, the Estee Lauder collection, and the Smithsonian.

Caponigro's primary focus is the natural world. The wastelands he photographs are breathtakingly beautiful, yet the conspicuous absences found within them add an unusual complexity and social relevance when issues surrounding the environment, the medium of photography and its changing nature as well as his practice within it, and their mutual interaction are considered. Many viewers find his work profoundly spiritual.

An authority on creativity and fine digital printing John Paul teaches both privately in his studio and internationally at prominent workshops including The Santa Fe Photographic Workshops and The Maine Photographic Workshops. He lectures frequently at universities, museums, and conferences.

Sponsored by the Canon Lecture Series.



Photo: Antarctica © John Paul Caponigro

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