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Artist Tina Gutierrez has a studio space at the Pendleton Art Center, and currently teaches at the Art Academy of Cincinnati. She is also a frequent guest lecturer at many venues, including UC. Her work has been widely exhibited in numerous art galleries both locally and in Havana, Cuba, and has appeared in Fotofocus twice. She produced this wonderful series of underwater photos with dancers from the Cincinnati Ballet. / Model: Danielle Pinon / Makeup: Stefani Carol / Image: Tina Gutierrez // Published: 3.28.20<br><p></p>

Statement from artist Tina Gutierrez: “In this underwater series, a watery environment invites the dancers to yield to the embrace of liquid instead of the greater forces of gravity that they normally experience. The added difficulty of working in the water creates a world of unexpected challenges for the dancer and the photographer. These images are only viewable from below the water and are so fleeting that they can only be captured by the speed of the camera. Due to its calmness yet danger, the water for me has always been a place of peace and solace yet also extreme awareness. The need to make these images is beyond explanation, perhaps as I believe the end result appeals to a deep primal elemental need. Most of the dancers are from the Cincinnati Ballet.” / Cincinnati Ballet B company dancers Quinn Barrett, Jimena Flores Sanchez, Daniel Kuber, and Ethan Kimbrell / Image: Tina Gutierrez // Published: 3.28.20<br><p></p>

Tina’s practice is grounded in her study of art, movement, and music. She is a longtime student of Developmental Movement, and very deliberately composes the human figure and its activity. Tina is also a musician. She directs the early music chamber group, The Shakespeare Band. Her cultural connection to the Renaissance and Baroque period extends to the visual world as well as music, especially sculpture. Depicting classical balance and beauty in the human form is a hallmark of Tina’s work. / Cincinnati Ballet dancer Rodrigo Amarales and Sirui Liu / Image: Tina Gutierrez // Published: 3.28.20<br><p></p>

She is a longtime student of Developmental Movement, and very deliberately composes the human figure and its activity. Tina is also a musician. She directs the early music chamber group, The Shakespeare Band. Her cultural connection to the Renaissance and Baroque period extends to the visual world as well as music, especially sculpture. Depicting classical balance and beauty in the human form is a hallmark of Tina’s work. / Norwegian National Ballet dancer Claire Barrington / Image: Tina Gutierrez // Published: 3.28.20<br><p></p>

You can contact Tina at TinaGutierrez8@gmail.com, or by visiting her website, TinaGutierrezPhotography.com / Dance Theater of Harlem dancer Derek Brockington / Image: Tina Gutierrez // Published: 3.28.20<br><p></p>

Statement from artist Tina Gutierrez: “In this underwater series, a watery environment invites the dancers to yield to the embrace of liquid instead of the greater forces of gravity that they normally experience. The added difficulty of working in the water creates a world of unexpected challenges for the dancer and the photographer. These images are only viewable from below the water and are so fleeting that they can only be captured by the speed of the camera. Due to its calmness yet danger, the water for me has always been a place of peace and solace yet also extreme awareness. The need to make these images is beyond explanation, perhaps as I believe the end result appeals to a deep primal elemental need. Most of the dancers are from the Cincinnati Ballet.” / Cincinnati Ballet dancer Sirui Liu / Image: Tina Gutierrez // Published: 3.28.20<br><p></p>

Artist Tina Gutierrez has a studio space at the Pendleton Art Center, and currently teaches at the Art Academy of Cincinnati. She is also a frequent guest lecturer at many venues, including UC. Her work has been widely exhibited in numerous art galleries both locally and in Havana, Cuba, and has appeared in Fotofocus twice. She produced this wonderful series of underwater photos with dancers from the Cincinnati Ballet. / Cincinnati Ballet dancer Serena Sovdsnes / Image: Tina Gutierrez // Published: 3.28.20<br><p></p>

Tina’s practice is grounded in her study of art, movement, and music. She is a longtime student of Developmental Movement, and very deliberately composes the human figure and its activity. Tina is also a musician. She directs the early music chamber group, The Shakespeare Band. Her cultural connection to the Renaissance and Baroque period extends to the visual world as well as music, especially sculpture. Depicting classical balance and beauty in the human form is a hallmark of Tina’s work. / Cincinnati Ballet dancers Maizyalet Velazquez and Abbey Gonzalez Kay / Image: Tina Gutierrez // Published: 3.28.20<br><p></p>

She is a longtime student of Developmental Movement, and very deliberately composes the human figure and its activity. Tina is also a musician. She directs the early music chamber group, The Shakespeare Band. Her cultural connection to the Renaissance and Baroque period extends to the visual world as well as music, especially sculpture. Depicting classical balance and beauty in the human form is a hallmark of Tina’s work. / Cincinnati Ballet dancer Maizyalet Velazquez / Image: Tina Gutierrez // Published: 3.28.20<br><p></p>

You can contact Tina at TinaGutierrez8@gmail.com, or by visiting her website, TinaGutierrezPhotography.com / Cincinnati Ballet dancers Melissa Gelfin, Daniel Baldwin, and model Donni Cole / Image: Tina Gutierrez // Published: 3.28.20<br><p></p>

Statement from artist Tina Gutierrez: “In this underwater series, a watery environment invites the dancers to yield to the embrace of liquid instead of the greater forces of gravity that they normally experience. The added difficulty of working in the water creates a world of unexpected challenges for the dancer and the photographer. These images are only viewable from below the water and are so fleeting that they can only be captured by the speed of the camera. Due to its calmness yet danger, the water for me has always been a place of peace and solace yet also extreme awareness. The need to make these images is beyond explanation, perhaps as I believe the end result appeals to a deep primal elemental need. Most of the dancers are from the Cincinnati Ballet.” / Model: Isabelle Bohnert Krueger / Makeup: Stefani Carol / Image: Tina Gutierrez // Published: 3.28.20<br><p></p>

Artist Tina Gutierrez has a studio space at the Pendleton Art Center, and currently teaches at the Art Academy of Cincinnati. She is also a frequent guest lecturer at many venues, including UC. Her work has been widely exhibited in numerous art galleries both locally and in Havana, Cuba, and has appeared in Fotofocus twice. She produced this wonderful series of underwater photos with dancers from the Cincinnati Ballet. / Cincinnati Ballet dancer Rodrigo Amarales / Image: Tina Gutierrez // Published: 3.28.20<br><p></p>

<p>Tina’s practice is grounded in her study of art, movement, and music. She is a longtime student of Developmental Movement, and very deliberately composes the human figure and its activity. Tina is also a musician. She directs the early music chamber group, The Shakespeare Band. Her cultural connection to the Renaissance and Baroque period extends to the visual world as well as music, especially sculpture. Depicting classical balance and beauty in the human form is a hallmark of Tina’s work. / Cincinnati Ballet dancers Melissa Gelfin, Daniel Baldwin, and model Donni Cole / Image: Tina Gutierrez // Published: 3.28.20</p><p></p><p></p>

She is a longtime student of Developmental Movement, and very deliberately composes the human figure and its activity. Tina is also a musician. She directs the early music chamber group, The Shakespeare Band. Her cultural connection to the Renaissance and Baroque period extends to the visual world as well as music, especially sculpture. Depicting classical balance and beauty in the human form is a hallmark of Tina’s work. / Cincinnati Ballet dancer Serena Sovdsnes / Image: Tina Gutierrez // Published: 3.28.20<br><p></p>

You can contact Tina at TinaGutierrez8@gmail.com, or by visiting her website, TinaGutierrezPhotography.com / Cincinnati Ballet dancer Abbey Gonzalez Kay / Image: Tina Gutierrez // Published: 3.28.20<br><p></p>

Statement from artist Tina Gutierrez: “In this underwater series, a watery environment invites the dancers to yield to the embrace of liquid instead of the greater forces of gravity that they normally experience. The added difficulty of working in the water creates a world of unexpected challenges for the dancer and the photographer. These images are only viewable from below the water and are so fleeting that they can only be captured by the speed of the camera. Due to its calmness yet danger, the water for me has always been a place of peace and solace yet also extreme awareness. The need to make these images is beyond explanation, perhaps as I believe the end result appeals to a deep primal elemental need. Most of the dancers are from the Cincinnati Ballet.” / Cincinnati Ballet dancers Maizyalet Velazquez and Abbey Gonzalez Kay / Image: Tina Gutierrez // Published: 3.28.20<p></p>

Artist Tina Gutierrez has a studio space at the Pendleton Art Center, and currently teaches at the Art Academy of Cincinnati. She is also a frequent guest lecturer at many venues, including UC. Her work has been widely exhibited in numerous art galleries both locally and in Havana, Cuba, and has appeared in Fotofocus twice. She produced this wonderful series of underwater photos with dancers from the Cincinnati Ballet. / Model: Danielle Pinon / Makeup: Stefani Carol / Image: Tina Gutierrez // Published: 3.28.20<br><p></p>

Tina’s practice is grounded in her study of art, movement, and music. She is a longtime student of Developmental Movement, and very deliberately composes the human figure and its activity. Tina is also a musician. She directs the early music chamber group, The Shakespeare Band. Her cultural connection to the Renaissance and Baroque period extends to the visual world as well as music, especially sculpture. Depicting classical balance and beauty in the human form is a hallmark of Tina’s work. / Cincinnati Ballet dancer Sirui Liu / Image: Tina Gutierrez // Published: 3.28.20<br><p></p>

She is a longtime student of Developmental Movement, and very deliberately composes the human figure and its activity. Tina is also a musician. She directs the early music chamber group, The Shakespeare Band. Her cultural connection to the Renaissance and Baroque period extends to the visual world as well as music, especially sculpture. Depicting classical balance and beauty in the human form is a hallmark of Tina’s work. / Modern Dancer Actress Jodi Linver / Image: Tina Gutierrez // Published: 3.28.20<br><p></p>

You can contact Tina at TinaGutierrez8@gmail.com, or by visiting her website, TinaGutierrezPhotography.com / Cincinnati Ballet B Company dancers Quinn Barrett, Jimena Flores Sanchez, and Ethan Kimbrell / Image: Tina Gutierrez // Published: 3.28.20<br><p></p>

Statement from artist Tina Gutierrez: “In this underwater series, a watery environment invites the dancers to yield to the embrace of liquid instead of the greater forces of gravity that they normally experience. The added difficulty of working in the water creates a world of unexpected challenges for the dancer and the photographer. These images are only viewable from below the water and are so fleeting that they can only be captured by the speed of the camera. Due to its calmness yet danger, the water for me has always been a place of peace and solace yet also extreme awareness. The need to make these images is beyond explanation, perhaps as I believe the end result appeals to a deep primal elemental need. Most of the dancers are from the Cincinnati Ballet.” / Model: Donni Cole / Image: Tina Gutierrez // Published: 3.28.20<br><p></p>

Artist Tina Gutierrez has a studio space at the Pendleton Art Center, and currently teaches at the Art Academy of Cincinnati. She is also a frequent guest lecturer at many venues, including UC. Her work has been widely exhibited in numerous art galleries both locally and in Havana, Cuba, and has appeared in Fotofocus twice. She produced this wonderful series of underwater photos with dancers from the Cincinnati Ballet. / Norwegian National Ballet dancer Claire Barrington / Image: Tina Gutierrez // Published: 3.28.20<br><p></p>

Tina’s practice is grounded in her study of art, movement, and music. She is a longtime student of Developmental Movement, and very deliberately composes the human figure and its activity. Tina is also a musician. She directs the early music chamber group, The Shakespeare Band. Her cultural connection to the Renaissance and Baroque period extends to the visual world as well as music, especially sculpture. Depicting classical balance and beauty in the human form is a hallmark of Tina’s work. / Cincinnati Ballet B Company dancer Daniel Kuber / Image: Tina Gutierrez // Published: 3.28.20<br><p></p>

She is a longtime student of Developmental Movement, and very deliberately composes the human figure and its activity. Tina is also a musician. She directs the early music chamber group, The Shakespeare Band. Her cultural connection to the Renaissance and Baroque period extends to the visual world as well as music, especially sculpture. Depicting classical balance and beauty in the human form is a hallmark of Tina’s work. / Cincinnati Ballet B Company dancer Ethan Kimbrell / Image: Tina Gutierrez // Published: 3.28.20<br><p></p>

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