"Of all lies, art is the least untrue."
Photographers are the taxidermists of time.
I am an artist and visual explorer who uses the brush, the camera, and the computer to create and capture new and often experimental visual ideas. My work has evolved from recording the beauty and variety of the external world as it presented itself to creating my own photographic subjects, as evidenced in my recent “Folds in Space”, “Fluid Moments” and "Fractal Art" series. My work embodies the stylistic undercurrents of Expressionism, Abstract Expressionism, and Lyrical Abstractionism; as well as reflecting my Northern European roots and the influences of a formal graduate education in art history and philosophy.
My work has been displayed or published by a variety of organizations including: the Saatchi Gallery Online, the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, the BBC Collective Gallery; Boletin del Instituto Andaluz del Patrimonio Historico (PH 60) in Seville, Spain; Green Hills Literary Lantern, Detroit Free Press, File Magazine, Flak Photo, the permanent collection of the Meteor Photo Gallery, and the Agitatto Gallery in Geneva, Switzerland, which also represents my work in Europe. My work is also in private collections in Europe and the U.S. I have shown my work in a one-man show and in numerous group shows in the US. As an online artist, I also have displayed my works in newsgroups and on numerous art website, including my own.
I am a self-taught artist who has been honing his artistic skills and aesthetic sense for over 35 years. I have worked as a professional photographer, off and on, for the past 18 years, undertaking assignments as diverse as architectural photography, executive portraits, special events and product packaging. I also have taught art history, philosophy and logic at various colleges and universities in Michigan and was chairman of the Humanities department at Duns Scotus College in the 1970s. I have two Masters degrees, one in Humanities and the other in Philosophy from Wayne State University.
I was born in a displaced persons (DP) camp in Augsburg, Germany of Estonian parents, and I immigrated to the United States in 1950. I grew up in Detroit and currently live in Plymouth, Michigan with my wife.
I regularly view all my Contact's photos and Favorite those images I like.
Rein's Ruminations - www.nomm.com/aphorism.html
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Groups (50)
- La mia prima foto su Flickr - My first photo on Flickr 9351 photos, 18074 members
- Artistic Self-Portraits 93527 photos, 10192 members
- Photographic Impressionism (Seeing Creatively) 3023 photos, 322 members
- COREL Painter 3869 photos, 639 members
- 700 View Club 1751 photos, 1215 members
- Views: 800 8156 photos, 6195 members
- Photos with 700 (- 799) views 782 photos, 520 members
- 600 views or more 4721 photos, 1147 members
- Circle of Arts *no video* 19842 photos, 1307 members
- Art and Photography 4043 photos, 1084 members
- Saatchi Gallery - London 2237 photos, 251 members
- Mixed Media Paintings 15040 photos, 1609 members
- Sharing Art Work 4292 photos, 310 members
- art and watercolor 10609 photos, 742 members
- BRITISH ART GALLERIES-http://britishartgalleries.wordpress.com/ 2954 photos, 507 members
- ART 藝術 3466 photos, 405 members
- **Quiet / 静 2857 photos, 1982 members
- art and pleasure (P1/ C1) 3486 photos, 436 members
- Drawing - Painting - Digital Art 7189 photos, 974 members
- (Digital) Paint Creations 3132 photos, 215 members
- 300 views 1171 photos, 414 members
- 300 Views (no more than --499--) 19335 photos, 3000 members
- *Artists of the Year* (Admin-invite only) - (Post 1 - Award 3) 15967 photos, 3316 members
- Arts- Artes 7278 photos, 683 members
- 10-25 favorites [No nudes / erotic] 25664 photos, 4660 members
- 10+ Favorites 2966 photos, 541 members
- Favorites: 10 35676 photos, 7469 members
- 10+ to 19 Favorites: Cats (COMMENTING REQUIRED) 3182 photos, 1712 members
- Views: 200 115498 photos, 14233 members
- Viewed 2000 - 2500 (open minded) 161 photos, 197 members
- Views: 2000 8818 photos, 4717 members
- FractArt - Fractals as Art 2192 photos, 108 members
- Artist as Shaman 25239 photos, 1207 members
- Great Art Group 202 photos, 17 members
- *SHARING ART*( POST 1,COMMENT 3)*Sweeper Active*NO COMMENT = BAN 36913 photos, 4797 members
- FINE ART GALLERY - Invited Images Only 22465 photos, 2506 members
- ART for Kitchen & Dining room 1559 photos, 339 members
- Lateral Vision 684 photos, 123 members
- World of Imagination 5944 photos, 578 members
- Art and Inspiration - Manipulated Images 8346 photos, 871 members
- Abstract Painters 3434 photos, 348 members
- Kunst - Arte - Streetart - Actionmalers Award 795 photos, 92 members
- "LEGENDARY PICTURES" 1601 photos, 1624 members
- Contemporary Art 4489 photos, 345 members
- pastel artists group 3376 photos, 561 members
- Artists - show us your Pastels 3069 photos, 443 members
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Testimonials (9)
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Cpt<HUN> says:
"There is a life described on this man's face here.
There is a fractal of toughts and feelings in each and every picture seen in his pool. I suggest to look behind the shots. And come back and look again. And again. Experience life and a history. Art is here."4th April, 2008
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artphoto2005 says:
"the clock image did it...had to drop by and say his work is inspirational and a visual treat"
6th November, 2007
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VinaPix says:
"I can't think of a single photostream on Flickr which is more worth your time and attention than this one. The images collected here are some of the most beautiful, interesting and even challenging I've seen, I find myself returning again and again to contemplate the work of a master. I lack the vocabulary to be able to express the impact or emotions that these outstanding works of art have upon me - both intellectually and emotionally... so I won't try. Don't spend your time reading my pittiful words... go ahead and take a look at these most wonderful images, but please, do not just rush through; take time to enjoy each image, look at it, allow it to enter your conciousness and speak to you, for that is the only way to truly appreciate art like this."
2nd October, 2007
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JVLIVS © ®™ says:
"I've recently had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Rein Nomm @ a suburban coffe shop. And to hear his stories as well as to observe the pieces he has created over many years of honig his craft never ceases to amaze me. I've only know him for a few short months, but I feel like I've known him forever. I'd like to buy one of his pieces form him in the near future (if circumstances permit). As long as he continues to produce his masterpieces, I'll continue to support his work."
6th September, 2007
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Matthew Fang says:
"Frist time i stop by and i look pics i just to gasp in admiration , feel so convulse in side of me , that is 2 years go .
And i keep looking all this man pics to today i just can say this is a achiever photographer to be , and is one of Artist , Workmaster commendable photographer ,
In the pics you can see how Exquisite , Morbidezza and cleverly skill , it's worth to take time savor , im vevry happy can konw this friend ."17th August, 2007
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CharlieBrown8989 says:
"Rein
I just discover his master pieces here. I am totally impress that he is breaking the traditional sense of photographrapy arts.
Rather you are breaking the limit & achieving new frontier's in Imaging Art.
I am totally impress for his creativity, Kindness & sharing attitude to all on the net.
You are a great inspirer to many.........
I appreciate your everything!!"18th May, 2007
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Clio20 says:
"J'aime l'univers que Nomm de photo crée à travers ses photos.
Une très grande maîtrise technique alliée à un sens artistique exceptionnel ... Nomm de Photo est un véritable esthète !"13th April, 2006
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Stringbean646 says:
"For me it was "love at first sight" for nomm's photos. All images captured seem to tell a story of depth, whether it be his rustic photos, cryptic photos, or any of his other subjects- each unto itself a work of art; finely composed.
if i ever learn that he has published a photo book under $50.00, I know I'll be one of his first fans to run to the bookstore and buy it!"12th December, 2005
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snowriderguy says:
"An artistic eye. A technical wiz. A documentarian of life. That's Rein Nomm."
6th August, 2005












