About the artist Robert Medina Cook

Furniture Maker, Folk Artist, Fine Art Photographer, these are just a few of the many paths Robert has walked throughout his thirty year career in the creative arts. Born and raised in Northern New Mexico, his love of his native "land of clear light" has been a powerful influence in all he has created and creates today.

 

Self taught and always learning, Robert's passion for images has become an ever-growing, enlightening journey of discovery. Inspired by the rich landscape and ancient history of the southwest - Robert’s interpretation of light, texture, color and shape has slowly evolved into a unique style of capturing the "voice and essence " of New Mexico.

 

A consummate professional with an eye for detail, Robert has complete creative control throughout  the entire imaging process. "There's an unseen dialogue ...a 'psychic handshake' if you will, between the subject and the photographer. It is a huge responsibility... indeed a sacred  gift ...to agree to honor the vision from capture to print. It's the driving force and reason I capture, develop, print, and even mount and frame the work myself. The continuity is an integral part of the creative process... and my way of honoring and giving thanks for the image. "

 

 

An award winning Fine Art Photographer who has been featured in local, regional, and international publications, Robert's limited edition works are found in galleries throughout New Mexico and in private collections worldwide.

 

A few kind, and much appreciated, words from others.....

. . . . and I thought Ansel Adams had a perfect eye. I saw the article in the new NM mag ... and am so glad just to be able to view your ineffable work.. . . I am just grateful for having my soul restored. Continued success and blessings, S.L.H


THANK YOU for sharing your photographic gift with me and also your insights about the world around us. I am looking at the Sept. 2007 New Mexico Magazine and came across the article about you and can not stop staring at the pictures. they did to me EXACTLY what it says in the 1st paragraph...made me feel meditative, spiritual and emotional... your work is awesome and i hope life finds you at peace and in good health..., L.


Many thanks for your phenomenal work... you have captured such beauty and amazing lines in your photographs. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world..., R.O.