I am an admirer of the architecture designed by Santiago Calatrava. I was first
introduced to his work when I visited the Milwaukee Art Museum not far from Chicago, where
I live. I created simple abstract photos of that unique structure. While in New York the
following month, I photographed details of the new transportation hub designed by
Calatrava. It is still under construction, located by the World Trade Center. Via
collage, I created new abstracts from my photos of this geometric building.
Karen I. Hirsch is an award-winning commercial, editorial photographer and fine art photographer based in Chicago. Her photos have been published in Communication Arts, Graphis, Architectural Digest, Forbes and many other publications.
In 2003, the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and the Illinois Arts Council sponsored her one-woman exhibit, "My Chicago," - featuring more than 200 images
Hirsch served as in-house photographer and editor of internal publications at FCB Advertising.
In 2007, Hirsch was one of ten ASMP photographers invited by China to photograph the city of Rizhao.
Awards Honorable Mentions -PX3 and Black & White Spider Awards, Nominees - International Color Awards and Refocus Awards, 2 grants from the Illinois Arts Council, 2 grants from the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, First Place - Alteration of Reality Award - Fort Dearborn Chicago Photo Forum International Competition, First Place ASMP Photo Competition, Grand Prize - Kodak Daily News Competition
