Speaking of Joyce Tenneson

The first time I had ever heard of Joyce Tenneson was in the 1980's in a SF based art publication with a cover shot of one of her unique "power-dusted portraits". I was captivated, and have been ever since. What makes her even more inspiring is as a person behind the camera, she is as awesome as her images might reveal the image maker to be.

In her most recent project, The Image of MS, Joyce Tenneson visually takes on the disease multiple sclerosis (MS). "Having always believed that art should be used to change the world, Tenneson described the chance to work on this exhibit as a "gift from the gods." Recognizing that multiple sclerosis remains a mystery to the public at large, she took this opportunity to capture the real face of 27 people living with multiple sclerosis. Her photographs show each patient's unique story, while all are illuminated with a common spirit of strength, determination and hope."

Award-winner and educator, Tenneson speaks through the country, while her images span the globe in galleries, museums, books and magazines. The images featured are examples of her portraits and intimate series of flowers.