Aaron Zaremsky remembers his interest in photography being inspired by the captivating images he saw in various magazines as a young child, as well as the stunning cinematography he viewed in films and documentaries. Growing up, he would continue to develop his passions for the visual arts. He also fed his curiosity about the world by immersing himself in numerous academic disciplines at school. He began taking photographs as a serious activity while studying abroad in Italy, and took classes with Marcella Hackbardt when he returned to Kenyon. These classes were a turning point for him, keeping him motivated at school despite struggling elsewhere, and proving to him how much he loved the craft. Aaron has worked as a freelancer at the Yellow Springs News since his time at Kenyon College, his Alma Mater, where he took images for the student newspaper. He has also contributed images as a professional to various other people and causes. He strives to produce images that are aesthetically engaging, yet clear and presentable to the viewer. He wants to evoke in his audience a sense of wonder and have them study scenes of the world they might not usually see.
In addition to photography, Aaron has developed skills as a writer through his experience at Kenyon College, a school that is nationally renowned for fostering literary interests in its students and producing excellent writers in any academic field. These skills have helped him immensely in his work, and he feels most fulfilled combining his interests on any given project, such as the journalism pieces he has done online and also the recent "Photo Poems" and "Photo Comics" he has shared here. He briefly attended Wright State University in 2017 to study Film, and has worked on some projects associated with the renowned Film program there. He plans to branch out into film/video work soon, by making documentaries and also some "visual albums" with musical/vocal accompaniment. He will share his work here, and "in person". He also plans to start creating DVJ (Disc and Video Jockey)/Audio Visual sets and perform them live.
In 2018, Aaron attended a photography workshop led by Jim Crotty in Hocking Hills. He found the instruction and experience to be very engaging and inspiring, motivating him to pursue his work with more commitment and focus.
In 2021, he attended an online workshop with Steven Bognar and Julia Reichart. He found their expertise and respect for the craft of filmmaking so impressive that the experience renewed and bolstered his commitment to branching out to film/video to make documentaries and other film/video projects.
In 2021, he attended an online writing workshop with Katherine Matthews at the Thurber House. This workshop solidified his desire to be a writer, and pushed him to pursue the craft with more fervor.
Galleries/Exhibits
"Seeking: A Journey in Isolation to Find Meaning" / Yellow Springs Brewery / January 8 - February 4, 2018
"Seeing Our Community" Annual Photograph Exhibit / The Winds Cafe / Artist's Reception: Feb 25, 2018
"Stories in Nature" / Antioch University Midwest - Alcove Gallery / July 3 - August 30, 2018
"74th Annual Juried Members' Exhibition" / Springfield Museum of Art / Aug 15 - Oct 11, 2020
"Isolation" / Yellow Springs Arts Council's Virtual Members Show / February 1st - March 1st, 2021
"Journeys" / Yellow Springs Arts Council / March 1st - March 31st, 2022
Shows/Events
"Art Evening" / Cello Springs Festival / Jan 10, 2018
"Photography and Photojournalism" (Guest Lecture) / Antioch College / Oct 22, 2018
Guest Lecture & Presentation / Yellow Springs High School / May 16th, 2019
Berea Arts Fest / Sep 13th - Oct 12th, 2020
Art on the Lawn / Mills Lawn Elementary / August 21st, 2021
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Aaron's image "Stepping Through the Guardian Trees" was selected to be included in the Yellow Springs Arts Council's "Permanent Collection". He is one of the youngest artists featured in the collection.
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Aaron's image "A Banner of Victory" was selected for an Honorable Mention at the 2017 International Photography Awards, in the "Social Cause" category.
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Aaron's image "Dancing Leaves" was selected for an Honorable Mention at the 2018 International Photography Awards, in the "Nature" Category.
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Aaron's image "Dead Stalks" was selected for an Honorable Mention at the 2020 International Photography awards, in the "Abstract Photo" Category.
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Aaron's image "Green Algae" was selected for an Honorable Mention at the 2020 International Photography Awards, in the "Abstract Photo" Category.
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Aaron's image "Saxophone Silhouette" won the Yellow Springs Chamber of Commerce's
"Visitor's Guide Photo Contest" in 2018 and was
selected to be placed in the "YS Visitor's Guide" that year.
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Contact Aaron at zaremskya@gmail.com or call him at 937-430-9098 to purchase his work or enlist his services.
Prints of images on this site are between $100 and $200 dollars.
Stock purchases of images on this site are between $30 and $50 dollars.
You can also purchase his work through these art auction sites listed here:
www.artpal.com/zaremskya
www.artfinder.com/aaron-zaremsky#/
artlimes.com/shop/aaron-sqt-s-images
artboost.com/dashboard/artworks
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