North Gallery
Kirsten Griffin
Hoof Prints
November 5 thru December 30, 2007
Kirsten Griffin developed a deep interest in photography after the birth of her first child, almost ten years ago. Although her interest began with recording the lives of her two children, it quickly grew into a way of expressing herself through photography as an art form. By expanding the subjects she documents, Griffin has captured vibrant images that are representative of Oklahoma and its rich history.
“I started in film and learned traditional dark room techniques. It became clear as technology progressed that everything was headed to digital. I find that as a digital photographer, you have complete control of your work flow and instantaneous feedback. Without having to wait for processing, you can over or underexpose the image and the benefits are immediate.”
In her exhibit, Hoof Prints, Griffin says photographing horses requires a lot of patience. “Horses sense who you are. Photographing them means you must be very quiet, step back and observe life in their environment. I try to be respectful and not encroach on their space. I have learned to be content with what I get out of the experience and to enjoy being in the moment,” said Griffin.
“I have always been drawn to the beauty of horses. There is no other animal that is as strong & sensitive, elegant & graceful as a horse. Horses are beauty in motion. They are quiet, trusting, and gentle and intensely honest. Photographing horses has been a transformative experience for me and I hope that you, too, will be touched by the beauty and grace that I tried to capture with my camera.”
Griffin is a graduate of Duke University and has a background in journalism. Griffin has studied for numerous years at the Santa Fe Photographic Workshops in Santa Fe, New Mexico and has studied under many of the top photographers in the country. She lives in Oklahoma City with her husband, David, and their two children, Grace & Jack. She and her husband are involved with several philanthropic projects, many which support the arts.
The North Gallery is located on the 1st floor of the State Capitol and open daily from 8:00-5:30.
