My love for photography grew out of a desire to capture the landscape of human emotion encapsulated in its raw, honest form, exposing the vulnerability of being human. As a mother of two girls, I am often transported to scenes from childhood. Childhood is often the genesis of emotional expression. As we transcend suddenly into adulthood our guarded emotional being is hidden from view. Through digital manipulation of photo lab technology, I strive to create a feeling from another time, another dream, transporting the viewer to a memory forgotten.

“Using subtle digital manipulation to mimic the look of hand-colored photographs, LoBue's soft, Technicolor tones evoke daydream palettes and notes of vintage Hollywood.

Seeking to reveal hidden landscapes of human emotion, Heather LoBue creates a through-the-looking-glass world of costumed characters that conjures bygone eras and the guileless theatre of childhood. Donning mad hats, romantic frocks, and Cinderella gloves, LoBue's whimsical characters enable her to summon forth and portray the world of children not as a subject, but as a secret language. Within this world are rich vocabularies of fantasy, wonder, curiosity and confusion—for LoBue, ready-made art awaiting discovery.

Declaring childhood the "genesis of emotional expression", LoBue accesses this magical realm by playing "dress-up" with those she photographs. As director, make-up artist and costume designer, LoBue is more a presence and creative participant in her own compositions than a detached observer.

Capturing both children and adults in their natural "habitat", where play is effortless and imagination is a means of psychological survival, LoBue gives her audience insight into the roots of vulnerability, the evolution of defense mechanisms, and the birth of personality.”

Agora Gallery, New York, NY 2006

H.R. LoBue is a self taught photographer and graphic artist. New to the fine arts scene, H.R. LoBue’s photography was first featured in album artwork for a local musician. Encouraged to debut at a small coffee house, securing LoBue’s first art sale, inspired plans for global aspirations. From Coffee house to gallery, LoBue has gained respect in her community as a local artist. H.R. LoBue continues to exhibit in various galleries as well as a freelance photographer for various independent projects in Northern California.

"H.R. LoBue is our guest Artist for November. She captures energy in the most dynamic way infusing color, movement, and distortion. This all combines to give the viewer a feeling of viewing the inner self of her subject...love at first sight...!"

Ruth Jameson, Kronos Art Gallery Owner, Eureka, CA 2007

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