What is your art about? What is its purpose?
My photography is all about finding inspiration right here, in our everyday world. I am always looking for the unusual in the ordinary - a new perspective on the mundane. For example, a simple fence can be transformed into a statement about line and rhythm, light and shadow. A fence can be so beautiful if one takes the time to just look at it. Joy and inspiration are right here, residing in all of our own little worlds.
How would you describe your style as a photographer?
I am a realist. Aside from basic edits, most of my work is not heavily altered. I do not limit myself to one particular subject or technique. On any given day, I can create images from intricate microcosms to intimate landscapes. I work with any kind of existing light available. I am especially fond of backlight. My challenge is to make it work.
What do you hope the viewer takes away from your art?
It is my intention for the viewer to pause and consider our little world in a whole new light. I hope to transcend the indifferent and enrich our lives one image at a time. In the end, I hope my art will inspire an uplifting and encouraging perspective of our everyday world. If I have touched just one viewer in a meaningful way, then I consider my job done.
You use the words “uplifting and encouraging.” What do you hope to achieve along these lines?
I am very interested in the healing arts. I believe that art can have a restorative effect on mental and physical health, and I would like to see more uplifting and encouraging art on the walls of all our healthcare institutions. Everybody needs art, especially those who face incredible amounts of stress day in and day out.
What is the key thing people notice about your work?
It is an honest, positive representation of life that captures one’s heart. It is not depressing.
Is there one artist who influenced the direction of your work?
From travelling and visiting some of the greatest museums in the world, I developed a great affinity for the world’s influential artists, including the sculptors Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth, the fabulous impressionists of the 19th century, and the profoundly inspiring works of Ansel Adams. However, I do not attribute my work to any one artist. I am self-taught. I am my own person.
What honors and awards have you received in your field?
I have received many awards for my work, but I am most honored to have participated in the Images of Resilience Photography Exhibitions of 2016 and 2017, a local downriver venue for bringing mental health issues to light and the pathways to healing. Gratefully, I have been truly fortunate to display more than 30 photographs with a local hospital system’s Arts for the Spirit Program, which was instrumental in launching my photography journey.
My photography is all about finding inspiration right here, in our everyday world. I am always looking for the unusual in the ordinary - a new perspective on the mundane. For example, a simple fence can be transformed into a statement about line and rhythm, light and shadow. A fence can be so beautiful if one takes the time to just look at it. Joy and inspiration are right here, residing in all of our own little worlds.
How would you describe your style as a photographer?
I am a realist. Aside from basic edits, most of my work is not heavily altered. I do not limit myself to one particular subject or technique. On any given day, I can create images from intricate microcosms to intimate landscapes. I work with any kind of existing light available. I am especially fond of backlight. My challenge is to make it work.
What do you hope the viewer takes away from your art?
It is my intention for the viewer to pause and consider our little world in a whole new light. I hope to transcend the indifferent and enrich our lives one image at a time. In the end, I hope my art will inspire an uplifting and encouraging perspective of our everyday world. If I have touched just one viewer in a meaningful way, then I consider my job done.
You use the words “uplifting and encouraging.” What do you hope to achieve along these lines?
I am very interested in the healing arts. I believe that art can have a restorative effect on mental and physical health, and I would like to see more uplifting and encouraging art on the walls of all our healthcare institutions. Everybody needs art, especially those who face incredible amounts of stress day in and day out.
What is the key thing people notice about your work?
It is an honest, positive representation of life that captures one’s heart. It is not depressing.
Is there one artist who influenced the direction of your work?
From travelling and visiting some of the greatest museums in the world, I developed a great affinity for the world’s influential artists, including the sculptors Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth, the fabulous impressionists of the 19th century, and the profoundly inspiring works of Ansel Adams. However, I do not attribute my work to any one artist. I am self-taught. I am my own person.
What honors and awards have you received in your field?
I have received many awards for my work, but I am most honored to have participated in the Images of Resilience Photography Exhibitions of 2016 and 2017, a local downriver venue for bringing mental health issues to light and the pathways to healing. Gratefully, I have been truly fortunate to display more than 30 photographs with a local hospital system’s Arts for the Spirit Program, which was instrumental in launching my photography journey.
A conversation with Gwen Roth
What is your art about? What is its purpose?
My photography is all about finding inspiration right here, in our everyday world. I am
always looking for the unusual in the ordinary - a new perspective on the mundane. For
example, a simple fence can be transformed into a statement about line and rhythm, light
and shadow. A fence can be so beautiful if one takes the time to just look at it. Joy and
inspiration are right here, residing in all of our own little worlds.
How would you describe your style as a photographer?
I am a realist. Aside from basic edits, most of my work is not heavily altered. I do not
limit myself to one particular subject or technique. On any given day, I can create images from intricate
microcosms to intimate landscapes. I work with any kind of existing light available. I am especially fond of
backlight. My challenge is to make it work.
What do you hope the viewer takes away from your art?
It is my intention for the viewer to pause and consider our little world in a whole
new light. I hope to transcend the indifferent and enrich our lives one image at a
time. In the end, I hope my art will inspire an uplifting and encouraging
perspective of our everyday world. If I have touched just one viewer in a
meaningful way, then I consider my job done.
You use the words “uplifting and encouraging.” What do you hope to achieve
along these lines?
I am very interested in the healing arts. I believe that art can have a restorative
effect on mental and physical health, and I would like to see more uplifting and
encouraging art on the walls of all our healthcare institutions. Everybody needs
art, especially those who face incredible amounts of stress day in and day out.
What is the key thing people notice about your work?
It is an honest, positive representation of life that captures one’s heart. It is not
depressing.
Is there one artist who influenced the direction of your work?
From travelling and visiting some of the greatest museums in the world, I
developed a great affinity for the world’s influential artists, including the sculptors
Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth, the fabulous impressionists of the 19th
century, and the profoundly inspiring works of Ansel Adams. However, I do not
attribute my work to any one artist. I am self-taught. I am my own person.
What honors and awards have you received in your field?
I have received many awards for my work, but I am most honored to have
participated in the Images of Resilience Photography Exhibitions of 2016 and 2017,
a local downriver venue for bringing mental health issues to light and the pathways
to healing. Gratefully, I have been truly fortunate to display more than 30 photographs with a local hospital
system’s Arts for the Spirit Program, which was instrumental in launching my photography journey.
What is your art about? What is its purpose?
My photography is all about finding inspiration right here, in our everyday world. I
am always looking for the unusual in the ordinary - a new perspective on the
mundane. For example, a simple fence can be transformed into a statement about
line and rhythm, light and shadow. A fence can be so beautiful if one takes the
time to just look at it. Joy and inspiration are right here, residing in all of our own
little worlds.
How would you describe your style as a photographer?
I am a realist. Aside from basic edits, most of my work is not heavily altered. I do not limit myself
to one particular subject or technique. On any given day, I can create
images from intricate microcosms to intimate landscapes. I work with any
kind of existing light available. I am especially fond of backlight. My
challenge is to make it work.
What do you hope the viewer takes away from your art?
It is my intention for the viewer to pause and consider our little world in a
whole new light. I hope to transcend the indifferent and enrich our lives
one image at a time. In the end, I hope my art will inspire an uplifting and
encouraging perspective of our everyday world. If I have touched just one
viewer in a meaningful way, then I consider my job done.
You use the words “uplifting and encouraging.” What do you hope to
achieve along these lines?
I am very interested in the healing arts. I believe that art can have a
restorative effect on mental and physical health, and I would like to see
more uplifting and encouraging art on the walls of all our healthcare
institutions. Everybody needs art, especially those who face incredible
amounts of stress day in and day out.
What is the key thing people notice about your work?
It is an honest, positive representation of life that captures one’s heart. It is
not depressing.
Is there one artist who influenced the direction of your work?
From travelling and visiting some of the greatest museums in the world, I developed a great
affinity for the world’s influential artists, including the sculptors Henry Moore and Barbara
Hepworth, the fabulous impressionists of the 19th century, and the profoundly inspiring works of
Ansel Adams. However, I do not attribute my work to any one artist. I am self-taught. I am my
own person.
What honors and awards have you received in your field?
I have received many awards for my work, but I am most honored to have participated in the
Images of Resilience Photography Exhibitions of 2016 and 2017, a local downriver venue for
bringing mental health issues to light and the pathways to healing. Gratefully, I have been truly
fortunate to display more than 30 photographs with a local hospital system’s Arts for the Spirit
Program, which was instrumental in launching my photography journey.