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Artists Bio
Jake Hellbach started his passion (obsession?) for photography in the early 70’s when his dad built his first photography darkroom in their Gretna, Louisiana home.
Starting as many self taught artists, photographing nature and wildlife as well as other subjects close to his home. Honing his craft and evolving to the more 3 dimenional form of fine art photography on slate that he produces as well as the more traditional prints on paper.
He has always loved to photograph historic architecture and especially the very beautiful angels that adorn the cemeteries of southern United States.
Artists Statement
My father mentored me in many ways in life; he introduced me to photography and taught me the gold leafing techniques I use in my art. Because of that, photography has always been a creative outlet for me. However, part of me found printing photographs on paper too restrictive. Not being a painter or sculptor I began experimenting with ways to incorporate my photographs into a more 3 dimensional art form. The gold leaf and slate are examples of the medium I use to add depth and texture to the photographs I create.
