Dunigan's Canna Lily View and Christian Dior Featured in 'Flowers', May 1-31

From left to right: Canna Lily View and Christian Dior by Joy Dunigan
16x16 Archival Pigment Prints on Exhibition Fibre

Joy Dunigan’s Canna Lily View and Christian Dior have been chosen for an online exhibition entitled Flowers, presented by SouthxSoutheast Photogallery in Molena, GA. View the full Flowers exhibition online.

Canna Lily View
Amidst the picturesque landscape of Bryan County, GA, striking Canna Lilies stand as regal sentinels overlooking the Great Ogeechee River. Rising tall and proud, these vibrant blooms command attention. Beyond, lies a sea of summer-green marsh, pointing to the distant northern horizon, guiding us toward Savannah, GA. Casting a brilliant, fiery orange hue, they epitomize the timeless beauty and enchantment of Georgia's coastal areas.

Christian Dior
A grand hibiscus exclaims 'oh la la!' In the garden, amidst a tapestry of vibrant blooms, the hibiscus stands as a living testament to elegance and sophistication, embodying the essence of haute couture. Its petals unfurl with the grace of a seasoned model walking down the runway, each layer meticulously arranged like the tiers of a couture gown. The rich magenta and white hues of its petals mirror the boldness of a Dior creation, while delicate veins trace intricate patterns akin to fine embroidery. As the light illuminates its velvety surface, it exudes an aura of timeless glamour, evoking similarities to fashion legends like Christian Dior. In its exquisite form, the hibiscus flower becomes a living masterpiece, a floral embodiment of haute couture's enduring allure and impeccable design.

Juried by Nancy McCrary, Dunigan along with 30+ other photographers were chosen for the online exhibit including: Carolina Zumáran-Jones, Karen Varsha, Maureen Ruddy Burkhart, Gary Friedlander, Malgorzata Florkowska, Martha Ture, Mark Indig, Gretchen Kaplan, Beth Lauren, Susan May Tell, Leanne Trivett, Maureen J. Haldeman, Rachel Berardinelli, Jane Feely, Joan Benney, Ginger Goekjian, Steven Parisi-Gentile, Donna Dangott, Courtney Greever-Fries, Ruth McCully, Les Schmidt, Lana Henderson, Stewart Woodard, Traci Dickson, Terry Vitaco, Catherine Kunkemueller, Roman Keith Coia, Jaimie Ladysh, Scott Lowden, Michael Corthell, James D. Phillips, Cynthia Matthews and Terri Garland.

McCrary is the publisher and editor-in-chief of South x Southeast (SxSE) photomagazine, director of SxSE Gallery, and SxSE Workshops. Prior to SxSE she worked in a range of positions with other niche magazines such as Contents (Savannah, GA), Pop Star, Georgia Music Magazine and, for 14 years, International Tattoo Art. During the years of 2004-2012, Nancy was co-director of SlowExposures, a photography festival and juried exhibition celebrating the rural South.