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Wendy Elkin is a documentary still photographer who has produced a substantial body of work concerned with social, political and cultural issues. She represents strong innovational portraits in Black and White silver gelatin, sepia, color and halide prints. Each portrait is a narrative illustration. Her portraits have been appearing in exhibits in the Bay Area and across the country for several years. Starting with her work photographing politicians, civil rights leaders, protesters, and continuing with American National heroes, she is an astute observer of American culture. Collectors include Senator Hillary Clinton, Rosa Parks, Reverend Jesse Jackson, Danny Glover, and Tipper Gore to name a few. She has had her work accepted into permanent exhibitions at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee, the Rosa Parks History Museum in Montgomery, Alabama and the Smithsonian American History Museum in Washington, D.C.
Her recent work includes a documentation of the new American hero, interviews and photographs of extraordinary Americans who are making a difference through their humanitarian efforts. Heroes include California State Senator Jackie Speier, Janice Mirikitani, and Elizabeth Terwilliger among others.
Her ongoing work includes documenting the activities of progressive organizations committed to advocacy for non-violence, human rights, economic, social, and environmental justice.
Works in progress focus on the new wave of the American spirit highlighting interviews and photographs with local community heroes who have made meaningful contributions to their community. This compilation of stories will result in a book titled "Familiar Faces . . . Who's the Hero in Your Back Yard?"
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Partial List
* Collectors
* Exhibits *
Photography Shoots
Smithsonian American History Museum - Washington, D.C.
(Two 20x24 B&W photographs. Permanent exhibition)
*Rosa Parks Museum - Montgomery, Alabama
Two 20x24 B&W photographs. Permanent exhibition.
"Rosa" & "Rosa's Peaceful Struggle"
*National Civil Rights Museum - Memphis, Tennessee
Two 20x24 B&W photographs. Permanent exhibition.
"Rosa" & "Rosa's Peaceful Struggle"
Honorable Mayor Brown of San Francisco, California
Inauguration Photographer- collector
San Francisco, CA.
National Democratic Party
President Bill Clinton - 2nd Term Inauguration Photos
Washington D.C.
*Marin Society of Artists - National Juried Exhibition
Ross, CA.
Main photographer - President Clinton Fairmont Hotel
San Francisco, CA. (political fundraiser)
National Organization For Women
San Francisco, CA.
Hillary Clinton & Tipper Gore collector of portraits
Washington D.C.
Harlem GlobeTrotters, Oakland, CA.
San Francisco Giants - San Francisco, Ca.
Photographer - Community Development Department
Robin Williams - Main photographer
Magic Theatre Performance
San Francisco, CA.
Danny Glover - collector
San Francisco, CA.
Rev. Jesse Jackson - collector
San Francisco, CA.
*San Francisco City Hall Exhibit
National Black History Month
San Francisco, CA.
Premier of "The Rock"- Main photographer
Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, CA.
Macy*s Teen HIV Awareness Passport Fashion Show
Ft. Mason, San Francisco, CA.
"Young Womens Health Conference" Main photographer
Calif. State Senator Jackie Speier
Bill Graham Aud. San Francisco, CA.
United Farm Workers Rally - Main Photographer
Watsonville, California
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Dolores Huerta
Rosa Parks collector and main photographer
Dedication to rename a San Francisco Public School
"Rosa Parks Elementary School
San Francisco, CA.
*S.F. Women's Artist Gallery
Merit Award B&W"Patricia"
*Marin Arts Council - "Open Studios" exhibit
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