Women in Art 278 Magazine July 2017 | Page 26

a m e rican artist liesl marelli ph otog raphy PURPLE TIDE ABOUT THE ARTIST: I began my career in photography as a photojournalist in the US Army. After a decade of service and serving during war, I changed gears completely. I have since become a mother of two beautiful daughters and live a rather peaceful life by the sea. Perhaps it’s because of my aversion to a world of hate (the news is full of toxic things), I’ve begun adapting my photography to a more tranquil feel. I manipulate my photography to maintain the movement of the sea but add an element of peace and connectedness. I am in awe of the power of the sea, the color of it and the ways in which it is used and also abused. This style of manipulated photography is designed to add tranquility to a space while still maintaining the true movement of the sea. It’s my effort to add peace, color and nature into a home, office or building. ART pag e 26