Wendi Schneider
I’m delighted to share that a selection from the States of Grace series entitled The Wisdom of Trees was awarded Gold in the Nature/Trees category of the Prix de la Photographie Paris Awards. My deep appreciation to the international panel of jurors and my hearty congratulations to the winners!
In addition, a selection of images from Evenings with the Moon was awarded Honorable Mention in the Fine Art category.
“Her work is influenced by the lush landscapes of Memphis and New Orleans, her collection of art and antiques from the turn of the twentieth century, and a background in painting and art history – in particular the work of Steichen, Whistler, and other Pictorialists and Tonalists. She turned to photography in the early 1980s to create references for her paintings, then combined the mediums…”
By Katherine Ware, Curator of Photography
“These images capture the subdued quality of this worrisome time, when we are newly awakened to our immediate surroundings and the quiet moments of beauty and grace in our busy lives.”
I am thrilled to announce my latest project, The Patina Collection. Each print from the States of Grace series in The Patina Collection is paired with a specially selected antique frame, making these inherently unique gilded prints truly one-of-a-kind works of art. This collection is the synthesis of nearly 40 years of collecting and creating, fused with a lifetime of love for the natural world and all its mysterious beauty.
Thanks to Elin Spring and Suzanne Revy for including Little Black Angel in the “Viewfinder” series of themed virtual exhibitions, this one centered on the theme of “Solace.”
“My practice has not shifted measurably in the time of Covid-19. I turn to nature to dwell in serenity amidst the chaos, for it is there I find sanctuary and respite. I am transfixed and transformed when I capture impressions of fleeting grace in the natural world. Calmed by fluid, organic shapes reminiscent of the elegant whiplash lines of art nouveau botanicals, I photograph intuitively.“
I was honored to be asked to write about the Legacies of Light symposium at the Center for Creative Photography for The Photograph Collector. This rich symposium dove deep into the extensive archives of the Center and of those in the community created by this ground-breaking gallery. See page 7 in the linked article below.
Deadline for Submissions: February 10, 2020
Exhibition: April 30 – May 30, 2020
PhotoPlace Gallery
3 Park Street, Middlebury VT 05753
Many thanks to Dodho Magazine for featuring images from the States of Grace portfolio on their website! Read the article
Opening Reception: Saturday, December 14
The Center for Creative Photography
1030 N. Olive Rd. Tucson, AZ 85721
Artist Reception: Saturday, October 19, 6-8pm
Catherine Couturier Gallery
2635 Colquitt Street, Houston, TX 77098
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 10, 5-8pm
Art Gym Denver
1460 Leyden St, Denver, CO 80220
Lenscratch, the internet’s premier daily photography journal, highlighted Wendi Schneider’s newest exhibition at the Southeast Center for Photography: Evenings with the Moon.
“Artist Wendi Schneider is unabashedly unafraid of beauty. Her images are timeless, romantic, and filled with poetry and grace.”
Artist Reception: Friday, October 4, 6-8pm
Southeast Center for Photography
116 East Broad Street, Greenville, SC 29601
SHOTS Magazine featured Wendi Schneider for their Fall 2019 Issue as the issue’s designated “Emerging Photographer.” Many thanks to Douglas Beasley for his wonderful interview!
“I saw your portfolio ‘Evenings With the Moon’ at PhotoLucida and was knocked out by the physicality of the prints — how they felt in my hand, the translucence. I thought the gold leafing was especially effective in giving the prints a sense of both delicacy and depth. That quality is so hard to convey in the two dimensions of print.“
Many thanks to Michael Kirchoff for his illuminating interview with Wendi for Catalyst:Interviews, his series of discussions with photographers on the creative process.
“Images like hers are achieved only through a process of thoughtful examination and execution. … The artist’s hand is evident in every single one of them, and they share the same qualities as their creator – uniqueness, elegance, and a reverence for the tangible.”
Thanks to Lannie Versair for publishing this wonderful interview on his blog, Shutter Talking!
“As to what to gild, it’s intuitive, as is what I capture. As I have worked with the process, I’m often drawn to images with light areas that might show more of the luminous gilding, but sometimes a pop of light can be dramatic and effective on a darker image. It depends of the desired outcome, though the hands-on journey of each piece may take it in a different direction.“
Artist Reception: Thursday, March 7, 6-9pm
The Gallery at Mr. Pool
2347 South Street, Boulder, CO 80302
March 8 – April 27, 2019
Robert Anderson Gallery
3321 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
Thanks to Edge of Humanity magazine for featuring Wendi’s painted photographs and Polaroid transfers in their “Artist Exposé” series.
