Meet the Artist - Nina J. Silverman-Weeks
Schedule
Sat Mar 01 2025 at 11:00 am to 03:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Coll's Custom Framing | Conshohocken, PA
Advertisement
You have to see the details in the artist’s Photollages. Original and prints of her work will be on display and available for purchase. Here’s the artist bio:
Nina J Silverman-Weeks
[email protected]
Each background image is from a botanical garden, land preserve, or an account of my daily living, and various spots I have visited around the United States, including Hawaii and Kodiak, Alaska. All photographs are my own.
My approach to art and nature is both hands-on and deeply personal, bringing out the essence of the creative process. The tactile and physical connection to the work adds something unique that digital methods of creating a collage can't replicate. Each component is hand-cut using scissors and an X-acto blade. Several of the photollage compositions are low-relief.
Recurring themes and motifs add a cohesive and recognizable signature to my work. The motifs have evolved alongside my life’s experiences. Those connections between memory and image add a profound layer to my work. It turns my photollages into more than just visual compositions- they become personal narratives.
The connection to my tagline, "What have you seen today?" captures the essence of the work as an artist and a naturalist. It invites viewers to observe, question, and explore the world around them.
Additionally, surrealistic elements add an intriguing layer of fantasy to the photollages.
The play with scale and unexpected juxtapositions of flora and fauna draws viewers in, encouraging them to absorb and explore the hidden connections - becoming an “I spy with my little eye” visual game.
My background as an art educator continues to influence my work and interactions with viewers. That combination of art, education, and naturalism creates a richer experience for anyone who engages with the photollages. I am inherently curious. Maintaining a sense of curiosity, especially as an older person, is not just for the young but is a lifelong fuel for creativity.
One of the newer works is entitled, “We Heard There Are FREE French Fries.”
It is a commentary on how human behavior intersects with nature and climate change echoing a sense of imbalance and confrontation. The juxtaposition of shorebirds and fast food makes a statement, encouraging viewers to reflect on environmental issues and their habits or experiences. The newer works are increasingly moving toward addressing these global challenges. Hitchcock’s 1963 horror film, The Birds is unforgettable, especially with its unsettling portrayal of nature turning on humanity. That eerie tension between humans and birds adds another layer to this particular photollage with shorebirds from the East and West coasts and global conglomerate, McDonald’s. If anyone has experienced eating food at the beach, they know how aggressive the gulls can be!
Advertisement
Where is it happening?
Coll's Custom Framing, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
