Patricia Fortlage
@pfortlage.bsky.social
Photographic Artist and Storyteller based in Los Angeles.
MG and MECFS. Chronic Illness/Disability Awareness.
On a mission to close the gender gap in power and respect.
https://linktr.ee/patriciafortlage
MG and MECFS. Chronic Illness/Disability Awareness.
On a mission to close the gender gap in power and respect.
https://linktr.ee/patriciafortlage
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In September, I had the great honor to participate on a panel of artists talking about our work surrounding disabilities. The panel discussion took place at the USC Keck School of Medicine and was hosted by USC Visions and Voices.
It was recorded and is now available here: youtu.be/Ij2vJpQxM78
It was recorded and is now available here: youtu.be/Ij2vJpQxM78
Super fun afternoon (it took all my spoons)! I just dropped off “Pears at Rest” at Art Share L.A. for the upcoming Summer Salon Exhibition. The show runs from June 7 to July 12 with a reception on June 7 from 6pm to 9pm.
Art Share L.A.
801 E 4th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90013
#MECFS
Art Share L.A.
801 E 4th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90013
#MECFS
May 27, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Super fun afternoon (it took all my spoons)! I just dropped off “Pears at Rest” at Art Share L.A. for the upcoming Summer Salon Exhibition. The show runs from June 7 to July 12 with a reception on June 7 from 6pm to 9pm.
Art Share L.A.
801 E 4th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90013
#MECFS
Art Share L.A.
801 E 4th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90013
#MECFS
Hi Friends! I have a lot of new followers here so I thought I would introduce myself. My name is Patti and I am a documentary and fine art photographer – and sometimes writer and speaker - from Los Angeles. Here are some fun facts about me:
May 25, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Hi Friends! I have a lot of new followers here so I thought I would introduce myself. My name is Patti and I am a documentary and fine art photographer – and sometimes writer and speaker - from Los Angeles. Here are some fun facts about me:
Grieving. My life was full; it was big, it was global, it was active, it was productive. Today my life is small... with a very small mobile circumference, often limited to an even smaller room. I am grieving my former life, much of it completely gone. Allowing it to rest in peace takes...
May 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Grieving. My life was full; it was big, it was global, it was active, it was productive. Today my life is small... with a very small mobile circumference, often limited to an even smaller room. I am grieving my former life, much of it completely gone. Allowing it to rest in peace takes...
Muted Harmony
From the Still Life series, Impermanence
Archival Pigment Print on 100% Cotton Rag Paper
From the Still Life series, Impermanence
Archival Pigment Print on 100% Cotton Rag Paper
May 22, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Muted Harmony
From the Still Life series, Impermanence
Archival Pigment Print on 100% Cotton Rag Paper
From the Still Life series, Impermanence
Archival Pigment Print on 100% Cotton Rag Paper
Interesting article from Aedra Fine Arts and Titan Contemporary Journal
www.aedrafinearts.com/single-post/...
www.aedrafinearts.com/single-post/...
The Impact of Film, Video Art, & Photography
photography by Patricia FortlageEach artform of film, video art, as well as photography could easily be discussed by themselves in a Titan Contemporary Journal essay, and will be in the future, but fo...
www.aedrafinearts.com
May 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Interesting article from Aedra Fine Arts and Titan Contemporary Journal
www.aedrafinearts.com/single-post/...
www.aedrafinearts.com/single-post/...
A special still life post for all the mothers and mother figures out there. Happy Mother's Day to all!
Still Life No.9: A Quiet Gathering
And since spring has sprung and I need to raise funds for a solo show this fall, I am offering a SALE on all of my prints! Link in bio.
Still Life No.9: A Quiet Gathering
And since spring has sprung and I need to raise funds for a solo show this fall, I am offering a SALE on all of my prints! Link in bio.
May 10, 2025 at 7:17 PM
A special still life post for all the mothers and mother figures out there. Happy Mother's Day to all!
Still Life No.9: A Quiet Gathering
And since spring has sprung and I need to raise funds for a solo show this fall, I am offering a SALE on all of my prints! Link in bio.
Still Life No.9: A Quiet Gathering
And since spring has sprung and I need to raise funds for a solo show this fall, I am offering a SALE on all of my prints! Link in bio.
Still Life No. 3: Loved One
I especially loved creating this piece because I got to incorporate a beautiful charcoal drawing from one of my favorite artists, Lynn Heinz (go to her Instagram page now @lynnheinzart; you won't regret it. Really, go.)
I especially loved creating this piece because I got to incorporate a beautiful charcoal drawing from one of my favorite artists, Lynn Heinz (go to her Instagram page now @lynnheinzart; you won't regret it. Really, go.)
April 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Still Life No. 3: Loved One
I especially loved creating this piece because I got to incorporate a beautiful charcoal drawing from one of my favorite artists, Lynn Heinz (go to her Instagram page now @lynnheinzart; you won't regret it. Really, go.)
I especially loved creating this piece because I got to incorporate a beautiful charcoal drawing from one of my favorite artists, Lynn Heinz (go to her Instagram page now @lynnheinzart; you won't regret it. Really, go.)
I am really honored to share that I have been selected one of thirty artists featured in this season’s Homiens “Meet the Artists” book!
You can see the full book here: homiens.com/meet-the-art...
You can see the full book here: homiens.com/meet-the-art...
April 18, 2025 at 12:22 PM
I am really honored to share that I have been selected one of thirty artists featured in this season’s Homiens “Meet the Artists” book!
You can see the full book here: homiens.com/meet-the-art...
You can see the full book here: homiens.com/meet-the-art...
Barbed Wire
From the fine art photographic series, Lemonade. Life with chronic illness and disability. Link in bio.
From the fine art photographic series, Lemonade. Life with chronic illness and disability. Link in bio.
April 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Barbed Wire
From the fine art photographic series, Lemonade. Life with chronic illness and disability. Link in bio.
From the fine art photographic series, Lemonade. Life with chronic illness and disability. Link in bio.
I have two more MRIs this morning. 😑
I remember reading that if you are scared to fly, you should fly often. The theory was eventually you would become used to it, that the nuisance of it would eventually overtake the fear and you would become more obsessed with the boredom than the fear.
I remember reading that if you are scared to fly, you should fly often. The theory was eventually you would become used to it, that the nuisance of it would eventually overtake the fear and you would become more obsessed with the boredom than the fear.
April 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
I have two more MRIs this morning. 😑
I remember reading that if you are scared to fly, you should fly often. The theory was eventually you would become used to it, that the nuisance of it would eventually overtake the fear and you would become more obsessed with the boredom than the fear.
I remember reading that if you are scared to fly, you should fly often. The theory was eventually you would become used to it, that the nuisance of it would eventually overtake the fear and you would become more obsessed with the boredom than the fear.
TOMMOROW NIGHT (MARCH 20)!! 6-8pm at the Ebell of Los Angeles, 743 S Lucerne Blvd
"A Woman's Place: Visual Voices" is a tribute to the profound impact of women's narratives.
"A Woman's Place: Visual Voices" is a tribute to the profound impact of women's narratives.
March 19, 2025 at 5:27 PM
TOMMOROW NIGHT (MARCH 20)!! 6-8pm at the Ebell of Los Angeles, 743 S Lucerne Blvd
"A Woman's Place: Visual Voices" is a tribute to the profound impact of women's narratives.
"A Woman's Place: Visual Voices" is a tribute to the profound impact of women's narratives.
Dropped off this bit of whimsy for the upcoming “A Woman’s Place: Visual Voices” show opening this week!
This exhibition will be on view March 20 to April 24, at the historic Ebell of Los Angeles, 743 South Lucerne Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. Opening reception is Thurs, March 20, 6-8pm.
This exhibition will be on view March 20 to April 24, at the historic Ebell of Los Angeles, 743 South Lucerne Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. Opening reception is Thurs, March 20, 6-8pm.
March 16, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Dropped off this bit of whimsy for the upcoming “A Woman’s Place: Visual Voices” show opening this week!
This exhibition will be on view March 20 to April 24, at the historic Ebell of Los Angeles, 743 South Lucerne Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. Opening reception is Thurs, March 20, 6-8pm.
This exhibition will be on view March 20 to April 24, at the historic Ebell of Los Angeles, 743 South Lucerne Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. Opening reception is Thurs, March 20, 6-8pm.
I am very honored to be showing with The Photographer's Eye Collective Exhibition: Living and Photographing in an Imperfect Union
Now through May 31, 2025.
www.thephotographerseyecollective.com/p81305637/h1...
Now through May 31, 2025.
www.thephotographerseyecollective.com/p81305637/h1...
ONLINE EXHIBITION | "The Breath" by Patricia Fortlage
The Breath
Patricia Fortlage
Artist Statement:
Lemonade - The Duality that is Chronic Disease
This series, Lemonade, highlights the realism of living as a woman with chronic disease/disability in ...
www.thephotographerseyecollective.com
March 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I am very honored to be showing with The Photographer's Eye Collective Exhibition: Living and Photographing in an Imperfect Union
Now through May 31, 2025.
www.thephotographerseyecollective.com/p81305637/h1...
Now through May 31, 2025.
www.thephotographerseyecollective.com/p81305637/h1...
They want us well or they want us dead. That is precisely their business model, which is working perfectly... for them.
More on Substack... open.substack.com/pub/patricia...
More on Substack... open.substack.com/pub/patricia...
March 9, 2025 at 9:51 PM
They want us well or they want us dead. That is precisely their business model, which is working perfectly... for them.
More on Substack... open.substack.com/pub/patricia...
More on Substack... open.substack.com/pub/patricia...
I don't mind being alone. As an introvert and as someone with autism, I find solitude both comforting and even energizing at times. I get more done when I am alone. And I love love love quiet. I simply love the sound of quiet. It relaxes me and it fills me with... read more on my Substack. 🔗in bio.
March 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
I don't mind being alone. As an introvert and as someone with autism, I find solitude both comforting and even energizing at times. I get more done when I am alone. And I love love love quiet. I simply love the sound of quiet. It relaxes me and it fills me with... read more on my Substack. 🔗in bio.
Latest Substack article is out! I talk about all the research I must do to ensure proper care from medical providers. Would love to hear others' experiences as well. 🔗 in bio.
February 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Latest Substack article is out! I talk about all the research I must do to ensure proper care from medical providers. Would love to hear others' experiences as well. 🔗 in bio.
The latest edition of ArtDoc Magazine is out including an online exhibit titled, Beyond the Frame. Thrilled to have "On The Menu" and "The Breath" included in the online exhibit! Link in bio.
February 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The latest edition of ArtDoc Magazine is out including an online exhibit titled, Beyond the Frame. Thrilled to have "On The Menu" and "The Breath" included in the online exhibit! Link in bio.
The latest Women United Art Magazine is out! My bound copy should be here in the next day or two, which I will share via reels so keep an eye out for that! This issue looks more amazing than ever. For some of the most beautiful art created by women, be sure to get yourself a copy today.
February 22, 2025 at 12:37 AM
The latest Women United Art Magazine is out! My bound copy should be here in the next day or two, which I will share via reels so keep an eye out for that! This issue looks more amazing than ever. For some of the most beautiful art created by women, be sure to get yourself a copy today.
As many of you know, I am working on a documentary highlighting my chronic illness journey. You can follow along easily by joining me on Substack. Link in bio.
February 17, 2025 at 7:40 PM
As many of you know, I am working on a documentary highlighting my chronic illness journey. You can follow along easily by joining me on Substack. Link in bio.
I will have two pieces from the Lemonade series in this historic exhibition!
The Pasadena Society of Artists invites you to a meaningful and historic celebration at the Centennial Juried Art Exhibition: "100 Years - 100 Images" (Feb-Sept).
Pasadena Museum of History
470 W. Walnut St. Pasadena
The Pasadena Society of Artists invites you to a meaningful and historic celebration at the Centennial Juried Art Exhibition: "100 Years - 100 Images" (Feb-Sept).
Pasadena Museum of History
470 W. Walnut St. Pasadena
February 3, 2025 at 9:55 PM
I will have two pieces from the Lemonade series in this historic exhibition!
The Pasadena Society of Artists invites you to a meaningful and historic celebration at the Centennial Juried Art Exhibition: "100 Years - 100 Images" (Feb-Sept).
Pasadena Museum of History
470 W. Walnut St. Pasadena
The Pasadena Society of Artists invites you to a meaningful and historic celebration at the Centennial Juried Art Exhibition: "100 Years - 100 Images" (Feb-Sept).
Pasadena Museum of History
470 W. Walnut St. Pasadena
Excited to have "Squawk Box" included in LAAA's latest exhibition "User to User."
Los Angeles Art Association is proud to present User to User, an all-media exploration of communication in our hyper-connected world. www.laaa.org/user-to-user...
Los Angeles Art Association is proud to present User to User, an all-media exploration of communication in our hyper-connected world. www.laaa.org/user-to-user...
January 25, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Excited to have "Squawk Box" included in LAAA's latest exhibition "User to User."
Los Angeles Art Association is proud to present User to User, an all-media exploration of communication in our hyper-connected world. www.laaa.org/user-to-user...
Los Angeles Art Association is proud to present User to User, an all-media exploration of communication in our hyper-connected world. www.laaa.org/user-to-user...
I am thrilled to announce that I will have some of my black and white fine art photography included in the upcoming Black & White Captures of the World Exhibition at TAG Gallery in Los Angeles!! This installment is titled, At The Station.
OPENING RECEPTION ON JANUARY 11th FROM 5-8pm.
OPENING RECEPTION ON JANUARY 11th FROM 5-8pm.
December 23, 2024 at 5:24 PM
I am thrilled to announce that I will have some of my black and white fine art photography included in the upcoming Black & White Captures of the World Exhibition at TAG Gallery in Los Angeles!! This installment is titled, At The Station.
OPENING RECEPTION ON JANUARY 11th FROM 5-8pm.
OPENING RECEPTION ON JANUARY 11th FROM 5-8pm.
What an incredible journey this year has been, and to top it off by making the Best of 2024 list for photography at Saatchi Art is such a wonderful cherry on top! Thank you to Rebecca Wilson, Chief Curator, Saatchi Art!
I hope you will follow the link in bio to view all of the incredible artists.
I hope you will follow the link in bio to view all of the incredible artists.
December 19, 2024 at 5:24 PM
What an incredible journey this year has been, and to top it off by making the Best of 2024 list for photography at Saatchi Art is such a wonderful cherry on top! Thank you to Rebecca Wilson, Chief Curator, Saatchi Art!
I hope you will follow the link in bio to view all of the incredible artists.
I hope you will follow the link in bio to view all of the incredible artists.
#notmybucket
My latest Substack is out (link in bio). I talk about the difficulties in finding health care providers when chronically ill. I hope you will take a read and let me know about your own journey. Let's take care of each other this holiday season! ❤️
My latest Substack is out (link in bio). I talk about the difficulties in finding health care providers when chronically ill. I hope you will take a read and let me know about your own journey. Let's take care of each other this holiday season! ❤️
December 13, 2024 at 9:56 PM
#notmybucket
My latest Substack is out (link in bio). I talk about the difficulties in finding health care providers when chronically ill. I hope you will take a read and let me know about your own journey. Let's take care of each other this holiday season! ❤️
My latest Substack is out (link in bio). I talk about the difficulties in finding health care providers when chronically ill. I hope you will take a read and let me know about your own journey. Let's take care of each other this holiday season! ❤️
“MOMENTS” OPENS THIS WEEK!!
I am excited to have "Object Recall" included in this poignant show at Gallery 612 as curated by Scotty Nolan Cummings.
Showing: December 5th - December 31st
Reception: December 6th, 2024 from 6pm - 9pm”
Gallery 612
612 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
I am excited to have "Object Recall" included in this poignant show at Gallery 612 as curated by Scotty Nolan Cummings.
Showing: December 5th - December 31st
Reception: December 6th, 2024 from 6pm - 9pm”
Gallery 612
612 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
December 4, 2024 at 6:38 PM
“MOMENTS” OPENS THIS WEEK!!
I am excited to have "Object Recall" included in this poignant show at Gallery 612 as curated by Scotty Nolan Cummings.
Showing: December 5th - December 31st
Reception: December 6th, 2024 from 6pm - 9pm”
Gallery 612
612 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
I am excited to have "Object Recall" included in this poignant show at Gallery 612 as curated by Scotty Nolan Cummings.
Showing: December 5th - December 31st
Reception: December 6th, 2024 from 6pm - 9pm”
Gallery 612
612 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA