27 Mar Sabra Marie
Sabra Marie: Commissioned
a One-Day-Only Pop-Up Exhibit
March 27, 2021 12-8PM
Local Photographer Casts Love and Light on Orphans and Widows in Africa & Asia
In a strictly limited engagement during Women’s History Month, photographer Sabra Marie hosts an event at Gallery 30 South in Pasadena showcasing her work from across the globe. Titled, Commissioned, the show features 12 images of women and children in Ethiopia, Kenya and Thailand. Taken on various mission trips, the images, focusing on orphans and widows, span the course of over a decade.
“This work is very important to me,” said Sabra, who has been taking photos for over 10 years. “I chose the name Commissioned for its dual meaning and how appropriately both meanings tie into two of my passions: the mission field and storytelling – in this case, through my camera lens.”
When an artist is commissioned to do something, they have been selected to create a unique piece for a specific purpose or use. The second definition of the word, to be under special charge or on official assignment, coincides with Sabra’s belief that we have all been created for a unique purpose and higher calling. “It is the ultimate honor as an artist to have your work commissioned for exclusive use! But, more than that, what an honor to take part in the “Great Commission” and go out into the world as the hands and feet of Jesus…”
An avid traveler, Sabra has been to 28 countries on 5 different continents. Several of those trips have been humanitarian focused missions, also fulfilling her passion for service and philanthropy. It is on these trips that Sabra uses her camera to connect with the people she encounters, determined to capture a piece of their story. Believing that everyone has a story to tell, Sabra’s style often leans in the direction of documentary photography and photojournalism. Inspired by female photographers like Dorothea Lange, known for her Depression-era work and Annie Leibovitz, for her intimate portrait photography, Sabra strives to make personal connections, as she captures people, freezing moments in time.
In addition to Women’s History Month, March was also Sabra’s birthday month. “I tried to plan this event last year but was shut down with the onset of the pandemic,” she said. “I hardly ever plan anything for my birthday, so you can imagine my disappointment. But I was still determined to make it happen. I needed to stretch myself as an artist and finally share these very important people and memories with my community.”
Commissioned is Sabra Marie’s first solo show as a photographer. To learn more, visit www.sabramariephotography.com.
Call or email director Matt Kennedy for more info:
info@gallery30south.com
(323)547-3227