Photography has always been the antidote for Shira Gold’s 46 year old unquiet mind – an expression of subjects that often defy verbal articulation. Her sizeable bodies of composite still-life portraits are steeped in personal narratives and exploring subjects of grief, identity, change and wonder.
Shira utilizes still life and landscape as metaphors for themes common to us all and often left unspoken. Stillness, negative space and minimalism are consistent characters that have become hallmarks in Shira’s work, providing visual respite and a means to focus on intention and simplicity.
“My art is alert to the discomfort we all face in our daily lives,” she explains, “and I want to turn pain and angst on its side to discover the beauty that accompanies our struggles.”
Shira’s work has garnered her recognition through various international awards, including LensCulture Art Photography Awards and International Photo Awards, FRESH 2023, Carte Blanche (Lucie Foundation), Pollux, JMCA Awards among others.. She has been published internationally in noted publications including The Guardian and The Times (UK) newspapers, The British Journal of Photography/1854, Dodo, ArtDoc, and Lens magazines
Shira lives and works in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
