Southern-born and raised, Brad Arender has set himself apart as a photographic artist by merging new techniques with the organic beauty of candid moments in the world around us. Brad began his art photography career under the guidance and influence of painter Edmund Williamson and is a pioneer gallery owner in his native Monroe, Louisiana.
Described as “undoubtedly colorful, emotional and real,” the telling of stories is at the heart of all his work. His unique ability to “capture the moment” through an artist’s eye is evident in every image of his most recent critically acclaimed series, Your Life – Katrina & Rita Aftermath Photos which documents the post-storm architecture of New Orleans.
Brad is owner of Arender Studio Gallery, since 2007. His recent gallery shows include the following:
2007: Melancon Studios, Le Petite Salon, Lake Charles, LA; Arender Gallery, Katrina Aftermath, Monroe, LA; Masur Museum, Katrina Aftermath, Monroe, LA; Masur Museum, 2 Premier Plaza, Art with a View, Monroe, LA; Inside Indigo, Fall Art Series, Monroe, LA
2006: North Delta Music Project, Monroe, LA; Inside Indigo, Fall Art Series, Monroe, LA; Chateau, Spring Art Series, Monroe, La; John Rea, Spring Art Series, Monroe, La; Premier Plaza, Art with a View, Monroe, LA
His Series of Works include: Your Life – Post Katrina/ Rita (Aftermath photos), Blue Haired Angels – (Beauty Shop Portraits)nd Place 2nd Annual Member’s Exhibition
Nominated Artist of the Year, NELA Arts Council 2008
AWARDS:
“Artist of The Year”, Northeast Louisiana’s Arts Council. 2009
8 Gold ADDY Awards, Advertising Agency of Northeast Louisiana
ADDY’s Best Use of Photography 2006 “Judges Award”
ADDY’s Best Use of Photography 2007 “Judges Award”
Contact:
Telephone: 318-791-5115
Email: bradarender@gmail.com
Website: WWW.BRADARENDER.COM
