About france menk photography
Classically trained artist: painter. Former photojournalist and political illustrator, now using photography to channel change in the mind (world) through the effect of the reality of the image. Art defines who we are and what we are capable of becoming. Current personal projects: a body of work documenting structures, inside and out, as records of our relationship to the spaces we form to move within: digital permutations of this work to illustrate a creative process; photography exploring the power of color from deep within the eye of my lens: in private collections. In, as Klee called, 'andacht zum kleinen' (devotion to small things), one finds the largess of the universe. Specialties: architecture; photographic ideas; reportage; sports.
SELECTED CLIENTS (Photography and Illustration)
The Age newspaper (Melbourne, Australia); Astor Services for Children and Families (NY); Boston Globe; Cahner's Publications; Hearst Publications; Historic Huguenot Street (NY); London Outward Bound Trust; Luminary Publishing (NY); mediabistro.com; Nation magazine (Melbourne, Australia); The New York Times; Pace Communications; Random House; South Wales' newspapers (GB); The Sun (Baltimore); The Washington Post.
EXHIBITS (Individual and Group)
ANZ Galleries (Melbourne, Australia); A.S.K. Galleries (Kingston, NY); Cranbrook Galleries (Bloomfield Hills, MI); Medusa Gallery (New Paltz, NY); The London Outward Bound Trust; Smithsonian Institution's Anacostia Museum; Parsons School of Design Faculty; The Society of Illustrators; Silvermine College of Art.
2010 Guggenheim Fellowship Candidate.
All my work, and my submission as a candidate to the Guggenheim Foundation for a fellowship grant in photography, is dedicated to the memory of my father, Louis Menk, FAIA. His gift to me, in addition to unconditional love, every educational advantage and acknowledgment of all my endeavors, was a profound understanding of architecture as the intersection of art and utility. The tension at this intersection, and of architecture itself, is the core of my photographic narrative.
I travel everywhere.
"I met France at a mediabistro.com event back in the fall of '08 and hired her to shoot a mediabistro.com event shortly thereafter. Since then, France has shot several events for me. She always produces quality work and is a pleasure to work with!" Top Qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert. Tatiana Ridley, Events Manager at mediabistro.com. Year first hired: 2009 (hired more than once)
France is a superb photographer who is a pleasure to work with. Her creativity and knowledge have contributed greatly to the look and aesthetic of our magazine. Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert. Julie Novak, Art Director NY House Magazine hired France as a Photographer in 2009, and hired France more than once
France is a pleasure to work with. She photographed editorial content for several articles for Chronogram magazine on deadline and with grace. As an added bonus, she always provided excellent caption and file information with every assignment. Quick with top-notch ideas, she was always on the top of my list-for-hire. Her work is creative, timely, and consistent. I recommend her not only for the quality of her photography but for her persistence, diligence and good humor under pressure. She is able to work with a wide-range of clients and the best art directors, consistently producing stunning results. Thanks, France! Top qualities: On Time, High Integrity, Creative. Carla Rozman, Art Director and Graphic Designer. The former Art Director of Chronogram magazine, as well as Senior Art Director of Clarke/Thompson Advertising and Design.
France Menk is an excellent photographer and an equally good photo editor. When I hired her as the Executive Photo Editor at CareerExperience.com, in the web pioneer days, we actually sent photographers out on assignment all over the country. France had extensive contacts and an even better eye for a great photo. She was great at managing dozens of freelancers -- clear and organized. And even more important for any business (especially a startup), she was dedicated, hard-working and willing to do whatever it took to get the job done well. She has a positive attitude -- even under pressure (and online, there is always pressure). She's the kind of person you want on your team. November 3, 2008 Susan Seliger, SVP, Editor-in-Chief at RiverWired Inc.; CEO at NetSuccess Web & Publishing Consulting.