Rod Mullen Biography
Fine Art Photographer
Biography
After receiving his B.A. at the University of California, Berkeley, Rod Mullen attended the San Francisco Art Institute where he studied photography under master photographer John Collier, a member of the renowned documentary photographic project of the Farm Security Administration of the Depression era. (http://americanimage.unm.edu/biography.html).
He also took a Master
Class in photography from Harry Callahan, recognized as one of the most
influential photographers of the 20th Century. (http://www.profotos.com/education/referencedesk/masters/masters/harrycallahan/harrycallahan.shtml).
Rod then completed an in-depth photographic study of an economically depressed
and socially turbulent neighborhood in West Oakland during the civil rights
movement of the 60’s. These photographs are housed in the archives
of San Francisco State University.
Mr. Mullen’s 40 year career in social services left him with little
time for photography, but during the past decade, while maintaining his
position as CEO of Amity Foundation, he has returned to his first love,
photography. He has used his work in California and Arizona, and travel
to Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Europe and many other countries to make
photographs.
Rod Mullen's recent photographic work can be seen on permanent display with monthly, rotating images. HIs extensive body of work ranges, from wildlife to stunning landscapes, people, sports, action and abstract pieces of fine art photography
Mullenl's photographic works at the Amity Foundation's Dragonfly Art Gallery in Tucson Arizona.
The Amity Foundation Gallery is Located at:
Amity Foundation Dragonfly
Art Gallery
188 East Broadway Boulevard
Tucson, Arizona 85701
520 622 6489
For More information:
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