Episode 098- Beth Galton's Covid Diary

Episode 098- Beth Galton's Covid Diary

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November 8, 2024 · 14 min · Season 2

About this episode

Beth Galton discusses her art project 'Covid Diary' and its evolution during the pandemic.

During the Pandemic, commercial and fine art photographer Beth Galton created an art piece that eventually turned into an art book she titled, Covid Diary. Now she has started a Kickstarter to help her fully realize the scope of this passion project. On this episode, we're talking about the Covid Diary , which is on its final fundraising stretch. We discuss the origin of the project, its evolution, and how this experience has helped Beth grow. Click here to learn more about the kickstarter! About Beth: A born and bred New Yorker, Beth is continually inspired by the sights, sounds, and tastes of the city she calls home. The path to a prolific career as an award-winning New York City photographer began in a childhood animated with Marvel Comics, choral music, a natural science education, flute lessons, and the chaotic and composed meals she had at home and abroad. Photography became her method to synthesize life. Drawn to the organic classicism of Edward Weston, Ansel Adams and Edward Steichen, Beth's work is informed by her sensitivity to how light falls and shapes the subject. Her work is exceptional in its ability to invest her images with emotion. Whether making a photo look so…

People in this episode

Guest: Beth Galton

Topics covered

  • Covid Diary
  • art book
  • photography
  • Kickstarter
  • pandemic art

Keywords

  • art
  • fundraising
  • New York City
  • photographer

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Covid Diary

Books & works: Covid Diary, the Covid Diary

Places: New York City

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