ARTIST STATEMENT
I found my way into photography through the eyes of my father who gave me my first camera when I was a child. From that moment on, the camera opened doors for me and allowed me to become an observer; the camera was a ticket to groups and events I could not access without it. At the same time, I discovered a growing fascination with the image in all its forms, although the print was most fascinating and illusionary. The paper image with a jewel-like reflective surface was only flat to the casual observer. In photography, I found myself in both the window and the mirror, a fun house of metaphors and ideas.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Susan Moore is an artist and educator. Susan believes that studio art is an integral component of a liberal arts degree program. Susan has led many groups of students to study abroad in Italy. They discover the special qualities of Florence while making photographs and learning about the art of the Italian Renaissance. Susan holds a BA degree in art from Columbia College in Chicago, an MA degree in art education from the School of the Art Institute in Chicago, and an MFA in photography from Washington University in St. Louis.
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