Artist Statement
Gale Myers
I currently use my photography to explore the notions of perspective and reflection. Each of these concepts has multiple meanings. “Perspective” can be the subject of a drawing class, or it can be an attitude toward something. It can also pertain to the relationship of one object as seen by another.
The word “Reflection” also has several meanings. Thinking about the past. Seeing a duplicate image in a shiny surface. Or to have influence, for example, I hope this reflects well on me.
The items in my photos are personal – each one has a meaning. Specific feelings and memories come to me as I choose each piece that I photograph. Some of the toys and items were my mother’s or are from my own childhood, and of the dozens of vases, each one evokes a certain feeling in me. The memories give me a needed sense of perspective to my life and a connection to my past.
More recently, I have been adding tiny figures into my photos. This has been a great sense of fun for me. I love putting these little people in surprising situations: especially with food items; a lemon or some broccoli for instance. I can tell when the scene is complete when I see the ‘people’ being comfortable in the situation, and when I can sense their reactions to the items they are posing with. Conflicting, thought-provoking perspectives take over as the little person (and the viewer) tries to make sense of the scene. If it awakens a memory, or makes you laugh, I have done my job!
I utilize a simple background to highlight the personality of a flower, a beverage, or other objects. Bright, saturated colors and color contrasts, bold but graceful lines, and surprising yet calm feelings are the characteristics you might appreciate in my images. Interesting items placed in front of a minimal – often white - background are the elements that make my photos feel fresh and new. I manipulate the contrast and the brightness to really emphasize and isolate the subject. I also like the multiple meanings of the word ‘reflection’ hoping that my image does make the viewer ‘reflect’ on their reaction to the picture not just notice the double image of it as seen in the shiny surface.
Each image is individually and archivally printed on velvet finish Epson photo paper, usually matted and framed in white so that the flower, vase, little person, or other item in the picture takes center stage in the viewer’s mind.
"Perspective People Series"
"Reflections"
New Mexico Images
2024
2022 SPRING and SUMMER
SLIDE SHOW, STILL LIFES
2021 - 2022 FALL - WINTER
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SLIDE SHOW:
SLIDE SHOW - BLUE
SPRING SUMMER 2021
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FALL 2020
Persimmon Still Life with Obi
Blue Dumpster Detail
Southwind Sculpture
Japanese Maple Carpet with Corn
Orange Rose
SUMMER 2020
Lavender flowers in Mia's Bowl
Acer triflorum
Hosta Flowers Illustration
Rocking Chair and Window Light
Limes in a Bowl
Kangaroo Paw Fern
Day lilies
Glowing Peony
Clematis Buds in Cloudy Vase
Brick Windows
Peony Bouquet
SPRING 2020
Spirea Reflection
Emperor Oak and Emperor One
French Lilac Bouquet
Pink Dogwood, White Sky
Orange Maple Leaves
Hellebore in the Snow
Ivy on Bricks
WINTER 2020
Abstract Red Paint 1
Marco Polo Blue Tea
Red Barn with Sunset
Pecan Leaves in Snow
Micki's Indiana
Ginger Cake and White Tea
FALL 2019
Red Bubbly
Golden Grasses
Red Leaf up to the Sun
Purple Roses and Wilted Mum
Horse Hitch at Dana-Thomas House
Basil Cocktail
Lavender Flowers on White