Ben Rinenbach is a fine art photographer/visual artist based in San Diego, California.  He prides himself on his handmade presentations utilizing unconventional mounting methods and wall displays.  His photographs can be vaguely summarized as 'desert and coastal noir'. His presentations have been described as 'maximal minimal'. Ben takes great inspiration from Edward Curtis, John Ford, Ansel Adams and Sergio Leone.

Ben is a relative newcomer to the art scene, having entered his first art show in the fall of 2021.  He has quickly gained recognition in Southern California for his unique presentations and long exposure photographs.  At his most recent show, "ARTSandiego' he was awarded 'best solo exhibitor'. 

Ben spent his early years living a predominately left brain existence, as a skateboarder, a gymnast, secretly writing poems as an Army infantryman, various jobs in the construction industry, and most recently 12 years as a firefighter/paramedic.  A spinal fusion and a drunken late night camera purchase on eBay changed his path forever.

Ben is open for commission work and is perpetually available for a beer and a shot at the local tap.

ARTISTS STATEMENT:

My occupation and passion is to invite you behind the curtain, to see what I see from where I see it.  I want to show you how the light looks from the dark shadowy crevices, and what darkness looks like from those happy, bright  places.  

Thanks for helping me live my dream, dear friends.  Please take care of, and be kind to one another out there 🖤

with love,

Ben

630-901-8355 (texts or calls are welcomed)

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