www.willcookphotography.com Current Exhibition at RPAC Gallery www.rpacgallery.com/will-cook
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Artist Statement
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Biography 4 Light Painting
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Long Exposure Nightscapes
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Smoke Art
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Commissioned Works
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Volume Acquisitions
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Best Sellers
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Editorial Photography
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News 27 Exhibitions
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Artist Statement
My mission is to help restore a child-like state of “awe and wonder” in the world, and to help people recover and rediscover the innocence that resides in connection with their authentic self. My relationship with life as a photographer, as well as a psychotherapist, is through the lens of the “Mystical,” revealing the inner dimensions of everything. Through creativity and spiritual teachings, it is my goal to safely show people how to see the truth that lies within anything. With all that is going on in the world, art is a source of light. We can share our light and expand our gifts through our work. Using intuition, imagination, and expert mastery of the camera allows me to source my craft without limitation. I think it is integral for an artist to operate from a place of truth. The artist then has a responsibility to bring truth out into the world, even if it makes us feel vulnerable. Vulnerability is often seen as weakness; however, the fact is our vulnerability is at the core of our truest experience. Once we live from that place, it is our duty to reveal truth through our artistic vision.
“I love when I can see the idea and then surrender to my instinct, technique and skill so that I can create an inspired visual story.” WC
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Biography
Will Cook, from Mt. Kisco, New York, has had a lifelong passion for visual storytelling and has found his niche in the area of fine art photography. Will is most well known for his work in long exposure and light painting. By studying the way the camera interprets light, he captures a painterly aesthetic that can be observed in his images. His unique style has led him to an extensive collector clientele and notable commissions that include Images & Impressions Magazine, Nick Bonino of the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Town of Cortland, NY. His extensive portfolio of commercial clients includes Architectural Digest, Hook Magazine, Record Review and BBC of Brazil just to name a few. Whether Will is shooting a nightscape or using long exposure camera effects to create misty scenes or a serene sky, his technique transforms the image into a work of art. Will’s fine art photography is a welcome addition to any art collection, business, or commercial property. A graduate of Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service, Will is a trained psychotherapist and currently a resident artist at RPAC Gallery located in Ridgefield, CT.
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Light Painting
Heavy Metal Limited edition print: 60" wide x 40" high Metal Print Custom Prints Available As a frustrated painter, light painting is the closest thing to having “a brush in my hand.” The “brushes” I use while light painting are in the form of light painting flutes, flashlights, EL wire, light tubes, steel wool spins, fiber optics, and a multitude of other light sources. These tools allow me to accent an already existing subject, or literally “paint” a subject into existence. Once the camera shutter opens, the magic of long exposure photography, coupled with the strategic use of my tools, allows for the light painting “canvas” to take shape. The challenge is to match up the real-time image, with the idea in my “mind’s eye.” I do not know what the results will look like until I glance at the LCD screen on the back of the camera. I love the mystery and the creative control involved in this. The possibilities are unlimited!
“Will Cook and his use of the long exposure technique along with the light painting elevate his work to that one-of-a-kind piece you just have to have.” - Dee Dee Colabella Owner of RPAC Gallery
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Some Enchanted Evening Limited Edition Print: 36" wide x 24" high Metal Print
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Into The Fire Custom Prints Available
Throat Chakra Limited Edition Prints Available
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Chakra Chords Custom Metal and Plexiglass Prints Available
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Back to the Future Custom Prints Available
Souls Departing Custom Prints Available
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Light Painting
World Up
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This shot was inspired by a philanthropist/advocate friend (his nickname is “World Up”), who passed suddenly in May of 2020. Limited Edition Prints Available
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Ark of the Dragon Custom Prints Available
Elevate Custom Prints Available
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Long Exposure NightScapes
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Is There Anybody Out There? Limited Edition Prints Available
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Comet Neowise
Freak Show
Vertical Horizons
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Smoke Art Full Framed Fury
Rising Above
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Golden Veil
On The Rise
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Commissioned Works
Commission for a collector in Westchester County, NY.
I have been blessed to create several commissioned works for private collectors, businesses, and townships. I work with each client to discover their goals, their likes and their needs, and then go to work creating.
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Commissioned by a collector of fine wine and spirits for his entertainment bar.
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Commissioned Works
Commissioned by a car collector located in Dutchess County, NY
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Commissioned by Avon Old Farms School in Avon, Connecticut, to photograph alumnus Nick Bonino. In 2016, Nick became a Stanley Cup Champion as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins. He brought the Cup to Avon for thousands of fans to see.
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Commissioned Works
Commissioned by a private collector who wanted to capture the view from their lake home.
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Volume ACquisitions Courtland Town Hall
Town of Cortland, NY, acquired 4 photographs including a commissioned shot of the Croton Dam at night.
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Volume Aquisitions
Property owner of 153 Main Street in Mt. Kisco, NY, purchased several prints for the office suites.
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This shot of the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge was acquired by the Fort Miller Group who built the bridge. The shot was also acquired by Domingo Gonzales Associates who designed the lighting for the bridge.
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Best Sellers
Graffiti Highway
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Bedford Oak
Star Bright
Vertical Horizons
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Editorial PhotograPhy
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News
Ridgefield Magazine
ARTS | RPAC Gallery Spotlight: Will Cook https://ridgefieldmagazine.com/arts-rpac-gallery-spotlight-will-cook/
The Telegraph
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/culturepicturegalleries/6056224/Smokin-art-the-photographs-of-Will-Cook.html
architectural digest
https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/the-best-fall-festivals?fbclid=IwAR0f7hzwbaHlx3gZoRRvBuyZrKiUpoxy8uc-dLKD34_EMUKjY1QAcBVLMsU#main-content
Oregon Tilth
https://tilth.org/stories/empathy-at-work/?fbclid=IwAR1_El5U2dtoedFvoqhqGUyt8Wzxo78xVX-n5fTfOYOIgD6ZnOne2UCF2I8&utm_campaign=Spring%2019IGT&utm_ source=launch%20email
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Exhibitions April 1 - May 30, 2021 RPAC Gallery, Ridgefield, CT Toe Dancer “Moment of Movement” Featuring RPAC Resident Artists and John BonSignore January 28 - March 28, 2021 RPAC Gallery, Ridgefield, CT The Art of “Astromythos” Featuring RPAC Resident Artists and Jon Sideriadis December 3 - January 24, 2021 RPAC Gallery, Ridgefield, CT Unconventional Women Featuring RPAC Resident Artists and Nancy Moore September 24 - November 29, 2020 RPAC Gallery, Ridgefield, CT Seeing 2020 - RPAC Resident Artist Exclusive Show Including Featured Artist Spotlight - Will Cook August 6 - September 20, 2020 RPAC Gallery, Ridgefield, CT STAY - Featuring RPAC Resident Artists and Lydia Larson March 5 - August 2, 2020 RPAC Gallery, Ridgefield, CT RPAC Resident Artist Show Featuring Frankie Vinci January - March 2020 Sarah’s Wine Bar, Ridgefield, CT Solo Show June - July 2019 10536 Art Gallery, Katonah, NY Solo Show September - October 2019 Unwined Wine Bar & Kitchen, Baldwin Place, NY Solo Show
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