"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)
- Crazy and Geniuses of Flickr - Digital Artists Only - 714 photos, 253 members
- La mia prima foto su Flickr - My first photo on Flickr 11618 photos, 22426 members
- Artistic Self-Portraits 95080 photos, 10334 members
- Photographic Impressionism (Seeing Creatively) 3081 photos, 324 members
- COREL Painter 3972 photos, 648 members
- 700 View Club 1743 photos, 1221 members
- Views: 800 8200 photos, 6214 members
- Photos with 700 (- 799) views 794 photos, 524 members
- 600 views or more 4781 photos, 1147 members
- Circle of Arts *no video* 20044 photos, 1312 members
- Art and Photography 4788 photos, 1110 members
- Saatchi Gallery - London 2694 photos, 256 members
- Mixed Media Paintings 15381 photos, 1624 members
- art and watercolor 10766 photos, 749 members
- BRITISH ART GALLERIES-http://britishartgalleries.wordpress.com/ 3135 photos, 520 members
- ART 藝術 3567 photos, 412 members
- **Quiet / 静 3548 photos, 2031 members
- art and pleasure (P1/ C1) 3984 photos, 466 members
- Natural media painting emulation 2486 photos, 327 members
- Drawing - Painting - Digital Art 7475 photos, 1011 members
- (Digital) Paint Creations 3354 photos, 221 members
- 300 views 1195 photos, 417 members
- 300 Views (no more than --499--) 19376 photos, 3008 members
- *Artists of the Year* (Admin-invite only) - (Post 1 - Award 3) 16685 photos, 3401 members
- Arts- Artes 7573 photos, 690 members
- 10-25 favorites [No nudes / erotic] 25693 photos, 4660 members
- 10+ Favorites 3117 photos, 547 members
- Favorites: 10 35784 photos, 7493 members
- 10+ to 19 Favorites: Cats (COMMENTING REQUIRED) 3175 photos, 1712 members
- Views: 200 116184 photos, 14260 members
- Viewed 2000 - 2500 (open minded) 164 photos, 199 members
- Views: 2000 8919 photos, 4747 members
- FractArt - Fractals as Art 2228 photos, 110 members
- Artist as Shaman 25826 photos, 1229 members
- Great Art Group 215 photos, 17 members
- *SHARING ART*( POST 1,COMMENT 3)*Sweeper Active*NO COMMENT = BAN 37828 photos, 4787 members
- FINE ART GALLERY - Invited Images Only - 23107 photos, 2543 members
- ART for Kitchen & Dining room 1605 photos, 354 members
- Lateral Vision 724 photos, 124 members
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- Art and Inspiration - Manipulated Images 8473 photos, 873 members
- Abstract Painters 3507 photos, 352 members
- Kunst - Arte - Streetart - Actionmalers Award 848 photos, 95 members
- "LEGENDARY PICTURES" 1624 photos, 1622 members
- Contemporary Art 4547 photos, 345 members
- pastel artists group 3479 photos, 569 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












