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Photographer Leonard J. Horsford (known to most by his middle name Jerry) had a fascination with photographic imagery dating back to his high school days in his native island Grenada (located in the Caribbean).
Over the years he has compiled an inventory of images including, natural and man made subjects. In recent years, his main focus has been on macro photography, through which he endeavors capture and share the essence of his subjects.
His company's name Essential Imagery comes from that orientation and constitutes the basis for his approach. This recent quote about his work opens up a window into his thought process and mindset.
“The focus of my art is to find beauty and meaning in my subjects, some of which may be considered ordinary and or insignificant. These subjects may range from the tiny clover’s bloom to imposing man-made structures, or even the elegance of a simple stream. Using these diverse subjects, to present a perspective that speaks of beauty and meaning is thread that connects them all.”
Leonard selects most his subjects based on feeling an emotional connection to them. He would frequently say that they “speak to me.” He then goes about trying to capture what he feels from his subjects. Sometimes this process works beautifully and he walks away satisfied that he has done “justice” to his subject. However, in many instances he may walk away from a subject feeling that he just could not find the right perspective to convey what his subject was “saying.”
Typically, Leonard’s work is produced as Giclee fine art prints on archival canvas or watercolor media. Prints on traditional photography media are also available.
He presently resides in Chesterfield, MO, where his work can be seen on display in some local St. Louis galleries as well as various other venues around town.
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