My fascination with decay, old structures, and landscapes collided in San Miguel de Allende in 2017. Reconfigured spaces and stitched landscapes grew out of that work. This exploration has stayed with me and continues to evolve.
The two series share many characteristics, but differ in how they are constructed. While the images in stitched landscapes are representational, they are constructed with many layers in Photoshop. Straight lines bend, and texture, color, and light animate the scene. Reconfigured spaces takes this construction a step further by marrying different elements. In these images, the landscapes become more provocative, appearing both plausible and unsettling.
In these recent works, I investigate place and how it morphs over time. In some cases, I am honoring discarded remains and giving space to the forgotten people behind the structures; in others, I entertain a new scenario. I experiment, morphing the familiar and inviting us to study our environment with fresh eyes. Whether it is an old New England barn, a forgotten cottage, or an abandoned wall in San Miguel de Allende, the images honor their history and their neglected purpose.
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BIO:
Ann grew up in Washington, D.C., and has pursued work in filmmaking, education, and photography. She earned a BA in English from Colby College in Waterville, ME., an MFA in filmmaking from Columbia University, School of the Arts, and completed coursework in ceramics at the Corcoran School of Art. She currently lives in Lakeville, CT with her family and teaches in the Photography, Film, and Related Media program at The Hotchkiss School. Much of her photography is inspired by her summers in Blue Hill, Maine and her visits to San Miguel de Allende.