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Sandy Hill
American Decor
After a tumultuous year filled with isolation and conflict I went in search for the innocence and optimism that I’ve always associated with our country’s population, even as we hold different views, beliefs or come from varied backgrounds. I found signs of this in the charm of a humble worn hobby horse, the joy of yards adorned with multitudes of statues and inflatables, the pride of craftsmanship in wooden cutouts and faith in a modest creche. The many different perspectives on what constitutes beauty or humor continue to intrigue me and draw me to a door to find who lives or works there. Rarely have the residents turned down my request for a quick portrait, instead they stand with dignity and pride, humor or mystery, alongside or in front of a fictional world created for us to enjoy.
My intention was to avoid judgment. Instead I felt the need to search for a connection to people who share my country, and regardless of beliefs, views or background chose to celebrate life during a pandemic.
The time I spend with each person is brief as I keep social distancing in mind. I interfere minimally looking for a natural straightforward pose, attempting to allow the people and their decorations to speak quietly and honestly about what they may be saying with the items they’ve chosen to display.
Artist Bio
Sandy Hill grew up in a small town in Northeastern Ohio. The natural beauty as well as the rustic farms in the area provided the inspiration for her interest in photography. In fact her first newspaper cover was taken at one of these farms and later a significant photography project revolved around an old family farm in upstate New York while she studied Documentary Photography at RIT.
Hill was a photographer for several daily newspapers and a wire service in the greater Boston area. She was also a public relations photographer for the University of Rochester.
Her work has been exhibited in multiple juried shows including several by the Griffin Museum and The Curated Fridge. The South X Southeast Gallery, Lenscratch, RIT Honor Show and The Center for Fine Art Photography have also included her work in juried exhibitions.
Her current work in portraiture has grown out of her interest in illustrating the stories of different people and learning about different cultures as well as a curiosity about others .
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