Keith Maki

I have never called myself an “artist” as it is a title of great weight, best left for others to endow.

My career has allowed me to travel the world and experience the diversity of art, culture, food, architecture, and people.   My camera has been my constant companion with color and light, and the interplay between them guiding me on my way.

Recently, I’ve been producing paintings (acrylics) of my photographs.  Photography has become ubiquitous with the introduction of the cellphone.   In other words, today's advanced digital technology makes it possible for anyone to take a “great” photo while simultaneously eliminating the training, experience and technical skills previously required.  In the past,  when working with film, you were limited to 36 frames and made creative and technical decisions accordingly.  The “art” of photographic expression is now lost.  Today anyone can take unlimited quantities, of the same image, perfectly exposed, color corrected and in focus, hi-def resolution. 

Education:

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Photography) – Western Michigan University

Master of Management (MM) – Aquinas College

Awards, Exhibitions, Professional Experience:

Western Michigan University – Annual Student Art Juried Exhibition

1st Place – Best of Show, Dean of Fine Arts Purchase Award.

Adjunct Professor - Western Michigan University – College of Fine Arts

Photography Instructor – Holland Area Arts Council (HAAC)

Art Prize – Grand Rapids, MI

Washington Square Gallery, Holland MI 

Keith Maki Photography, LLC

Festival of the Arts (Regional Arts Exhibition), Grand Rapids, MI

Gallery Uptown Winter Arts Festival, Grand Haven, MI

Muskegon Museum of Art - Michigan Contemporary Art Exhibition

Gallery Uptown, Grand Haven, MI:  Guest Artist – “New Perspectives”

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