Wendi Schneider
“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.“
Wendi 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.
Artist Reception: Saturday, August 25, 4-8pm
A Smith Gallery
103 N Nugent Ave, Johnson City, TX 78636
Learn how to gild photographs with precious metals, including silver, white gold and 24k gold with Wendi Schneider! This workshop will guide students through the process of digitally printing images on vellum and other substrates and various techniques for gilding these prints by hand.
Saturday, May 25, 9am
A. Smith Gallery
103 North Nugent Avenue, Johnson City, TX, 78636
Wendi sat down with Rfotofolio recently to discuss her career in photography, her inspirations, and the States of Grace series. Huge thanks to Connie Rosenthal for sharing this wonderful interview!
“When I’m capturing or creating an image, I’m entirely focused on the detail and wonder of the subject and process, so all else fades away. The creative flow quiets the noise in my head. The current project finds me often in nature, so that in itself is incredibly healing for me emotionally and spiritually. If I can create work, I feel fortunate. If I can make work that I feel good about, I feel fulfilled. If I can create work that touches others in some way, I feel successful.”
Opening Reception: Thursday, March 29, 6-8pm
Panopticon Gallery
502c Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
Curated by Kat Kiernan. Featuring artists Cig Harvey, Beth Dow, Wendi Schneider, Joshua White, David Graham White, Christine Collins, and Brenton Hamilton.
“Wendi is a photographic artist who seeks beauty in a world that challenges our sense of inner peace. … Each image is a unique consideration and elevated through her use of vellum and white gold, silver or 24k gold leaf, resulting in photographic objects that shimmer with luminosity and sumptuous elegance.”
