January 28 – February 7, 2019
Gallery 720, Christensen Center
SENIOR SHOW
SAM ANDERSON
Bio
Sam Anderson is photographer and graphic designer living in Minnesota. They will receive their B.A. from Â̲èÖ±²¥ in May of 2019. Their work focuses on nature and landscapes especially focusing on sunsets.
Artist Statement
I choose this medium because I have trouble with my memory, so taking pictures has helped me over the years. Photography has become a passion for me to pursue and show the world what I have to offer. Photography has always been relaxing for me especially taking pictures of nature. I selected the subject of the sun because it is a consistent element in my life. Each night that I get to see sunset after a long day is relaxing for me seeing all the colors of the sunset is relaxing to me. The sun demonstrates the raw beauty that a singular object holds.
The sun is constant in our lives and is the symbol of enlightenment. I choose this project to give the point of view not only from where I live but across the world. This proves we are all human and stare in wonder at the center of our universe, our sun. By exploring sunsets, I have realized this world isn’t so big. I can express myself without using words, by photographing this object that is a part of everyone’s life.
The artist Penelope Umbrico inspired me to do this project because how she took images of sunsets from Flickr and put them into a grid captivated me. Using typology, I can create an experience that connects us humans around the world. Through technology now a days, people have the ability to take pictures on their phones and share their image of the sunset all around the world. I use those images to create my grid of sunsets around the world.