ARTIST STATEMENT
My photographic practice explores the delicate balance between nature’s resilience and human influence on the environment. I am drawn to the interplay between the organic and the artificial, from flourishing ecosystems in controlled settings to the stark realities of nature shaped by human activity. Through my work, I examine the profound impact humanity has on the natural world, often juxtaposing the beauty of life-supporting systems with the destructive consequences of our actions. My images challenge viewers to reflect on our responsibility as stewards of the Earth, highlighting the urgency of addressing the climate crisis and its far-reaching effects. I engage with both digital and traditional photographic processes to capture this ever-evolving relationship between nature and human influence. I explore experimentation techniques in aim to mirror the unpredictable and transformative forces at play in the environment. Ultimately, my work seeks to foster dialogue around the climate emergency, urging a deeper awareness of the fragility of our planet and the pressing need for preservation. Through these images, I hope to inspire reflection, empathy, and a renewed commitment to safeguarding the future of our planet.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Megan Major is a Detroit-based abstract photographer whose work investigates the entangled relationship between humanity and the natural world. Drawing on both digital and traditional techniques, her imagery distorts landscapes through light, texture, and chemical reactions, offering meditations on fragility, perception, and environmental change. Megan earned a BA in Photography from Grand Valley State University and has exhibited widely in solo and group shows, including Photography Now at Woman Made Gallery (Chicago), Come Together at Reyes Finn (Detroit), and The Abstract Image at The Chateau Gallery (Louisville). She is also an active voice in Detroit’s art publishing scene as co-founder and co-organizer of the Detroit Art Book Fair and has work held in notable library collections at the Peabody Essex Museum, Yale University, and the Detroit Institute of Arts. In recognition of her artistic practice, Megan was awarded a fellowship to attend the Vermont Studio Center residency in January 2026.
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