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“Not every work of art is or need be a heavily profound statement.”

Quote by Freeman Patterson

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Freeman Patterson

Freeman Patterson is a renowned photographer born on September 25, 1937. His photography is known for its unique perspective and exquisite technique, which has had a profound impact on the development of photographic art. more

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“There is a close connection between art and religion in the sense that both are concerned about questions of meaning - if not about the meaning of existence generally, then certainly about the meaning of one's individual life and how a person relates to his or her total community/environment.”

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“It seems to me that the whole purpose of the workshops is really twofold. One - to help people make better pictures, and two - to unleash their creativity to the fullest amount that they possibly can.”

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