The Awards Collective was created to feature the works of artist who have received either a Juror’s Award or Director’s Award in ASG’s Online exhibitions.  Linda Caldwell’s image “The Potter“ received the Director’s Award in the “light” exhibition juried by Laurie Klein.  Linda’s exhibition “Knot Reality” is discussed in this GalleryTalk.

Artist Statement

This ever changing world impels me to find some embellishment, something tangible, to give definition to the undefined reality around me.

Combining my love of thread and needle with my unique photographic vision creates an alternative perspective and a sense of wonder as though I were a child again – stitching in possibilities to mend and change today’s new reality.

The finished pieces remind us that we all have the creative power to change what is around us.

Linda Caldwell
January, 2025

Bio

Although I have dabbled with a camera most of my life, it was in the 90’s that I began to pursue photography seriously only to have life and work intervene.  But in 2007 the urge to explore photography resurfaced and it has been my main creative outlet ever since.

The phrase ‘what if?’ is at the core of my practice allowing me to constantly embrace – and discard – new ideas and techniques through experimentation and learning.  Having lived in many countries and been exposed to different ideas and cultures over the years has also influenced my art, especially since I have been firmly rooted in Turkey for so many years.

Over the years I have participated in group exhibitions in the US, France, and Turkey, winning juror’s awards and honorable mentions.  My solo exhibit, Luminosity, was held in Istanbul in 2018.

website: lindamcaldwell.com
instagram:  @delikizinyeri1

link to online exhibition