Artist Statement

My previous career in cancer research employed microscopy to examine structural elements within human cells and tissues, revealing the natural beauty of what we are all made of. Similar techniques play a key role in uncovering nature's splendor, leading some to assert microscopy as an art form (Lelio Orci & Michael S. Pepper, Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology 3, 133-137, 2002).  Now, as a fine art photographer, I find these skills crucial to successfully communicate how a particular moment feels by combining technical knowledge with the creative process of artistic expression. In a style based on contemplative photography, I strive to share the richness and beauty of our natural world through imagery that projects a clarity of perception often concealed by distractions and preconceptions. 

Biography

Sandra began photographic studies through the Corcoran College of Art and Design producing mainly film based black and white prints. The transition to digital photography employs color as an essential component in the composition and mood of her images.

Previous exhibitions include: FOTODC and the Lombardi Cancer Center Gallery in Washington, D.C; Gallery B in Bethesda, Maryland; Gallery C in Raleigh, North Carolina, the Garner Performing Arts Center in Garner, North Carolina; and PhotoPlace Gallery in Middlebury, Vermont. Her work was recently selected for inclusion in the 2023 Contemporary Landscape Exhibition at the SE Center for Photography in Greenville, South Carolina.