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Photographer to Watch: Tria Giovan

CasaSugar — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:00:48 -0800

Photographer Tria Giovan may call New York home, but her work has taken her all over the world, shooting for magazines such as Aperture, House Beautiful, and Vogue. Her work can also be seen in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, Brooklyn Museum of Art, New York Public Library, and Jewish Museum in New York.

From 1987–89 Tria worked on the project Lower East Side Interiors, which documented synagogues, public buildings, and landmarks on New York’s Lower East Side. Then, from 1990–96, her photography series “Cuba the Elusive Island,” had Tria taking twelve one-month trips traveling throughout the country of Cuba. Of her interest in Cuba, she writes that she "became interested in traveling to Cuba as an outcome of spending my childhood in the Caribbean. An island in such close proximity, yet so inaccessible, and so unlike other familiar places was intriguing and appealing."

To discover more about Tria and to see a gallery of her stunning photographs, just read more

Tria's latest collection of photographs, which she's been working on since 1999, is a series of ongoing projects including Sagaponack Beaches, Summer Houses, Panoramas, and Harbor House.

No matter what subject Tria is shooting, though, her unerring sense of composition and understanding of light is demonstrated in all of her photos. Whether her subject is a chair, a philodendron leaf, or a windswept beach, the sense of spirit and movement contained within is communicated brilliantly.

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Love It or Hate It? Hot Pink Chandelier

CasaSugar — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:00:01 -0800

I spotted this dining room photo in Tria Giovan's portfolio, and was immediately struck by the high-intensity contrasts in color in the room. From the bright yellow and orange chairs to the hot pink and lime green chandelier, it definitely comes on strong. But is it too boldly colorful for your tastes?

Celebrate International Women's Day With CasaSugar

CasaSugar — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:00:59 -0800

Today is International Women's Day. Annually on this day, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate their achievements. Definitely look in your local paper to see if there are any events in your community celebrating this day, and for now, take a look at some of my favorite posts celebrating creative women here on CasaSugar.

Designer Natalie Chanin creates beautiful and innovative repurposed designs for your home.
Architect Zaha Hadid was the first woman to win the Pritzker Prize in its 26-year history.
Artist Yvette Molina paints dreamy flora on aluminum.
Photographer Tria Giovan has established a successful career shooting for a number of coveted shelter magazines.
Designer Sheila Bridges makes inspiring interiors for livable and lovely homes.
Architect Julia Morgan was the first woman allowed in Paris's Ecole des Beaux-Arts.
Artist Cal Lane brings an unexpected feminine twist to traditionally male-dominated objects.
Designer Eva Zeisel has not only lived an incredible and dramatic life, she's also making beautiful designs well into her 90s.

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