Well-known photographer, Susan Jørgensen, who lives in the Santa Ynez Valley, has just produced a beautiful 160-page, hard-bound, limited edition book of her photographs from the last fifteen years called “Susan Jørgensen: I Am a Hunter Too”. The title alludes to her photographic search for appropriate subject-matter in the natural world, and for images that express her on-going investigation of life forces and natural cycles. All the images are gelatin silver prints embellished by oil painting, pencil, and ink. Found objects—bones, feathers, nests—punctuate the images and render new associations.

Karen Sinsheimer, Curator of Photography at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, observes in the foreword, “Jørgensen’s images reflect quiet moments and intimate explorations. Her photographs speak to every human being’s search for connection: to the natural world, to other creatures, to family members or friends, and to a spiritual essence.”

Jørgensen was present at the Wildling Art Museum in Los Olivos on Saturday, November 3, 3-5 p.m., to meet fans and sign copies of her book, which is available for sale at the Museum’s Gift Shop.